Topic: People, Place, and Environment: Assessing the Impact of Transport Infrastructure Developments and Discussing Sustainable Systems

Desired Outcome: Students will be able to assess the impact of developments in transport infrastructure in a selected area and contribute to a discussion on the development of sustainable systems.

Level: Fourth Level (Scottish Curriculum)

Focus: Sistema

Week 1: Introduction to Transport Infrastructure Developments and Sustainable Systems - Introduce the topic of transport infrastructure developments and their impact on the environment. - Discuss the concept of sustainable systems and their importance in addressing environmental concerns. - Engage students in a class discussion on the benefits and challenges of transport infrastructure developments.

Week 2: Understanding the Impact of Transport Infrastructure Developments - Explore case studies of transport infrastructure developments in a selected area (e.g., a city or region in Scotland). - Analyze the positive and negative impacts of these developments on the environment, economy, and society. - Conduct research and gather data on the changes brought about by transport infrastructure developments.

Week 3: Assessing the Environmental Impact - Focus on the environmental impact of transport infrastructure developments. - Investigate the effects on air quality, noise pollution, and biodiversity. - Use data collected in the previous week to assess the extent of the impact and identify potential solutions.

Week 4: Evaluating the Economic Impact - Examine the economic impact of transport infrastructure developments. - Analyze the effects on employment, tourism, and local businesses. - Discuss the trade-offs between economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Week 5: Considering the Social Impact - Explore the social impact of transport infrastructure developments. - Investigate the effects on communities, accessibility, and social cohesion. - Discuss the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in sustainable transport systems.

Week 6: Developing Sustainable Systems - Introduce the concept of sustainable transport systems. - Explore different sustainable transport options, such as cycling infrastructure, public transportation, and car-sharing schemes. - Engage students in a group activity to design a sustainable transport system for the selected area.

Week 7: Contributing to a Discussion on Sustainable Systems - Prepare students for a class discussion on the development of sustainable systems. - Assign research tasks to gather information on successful sustainable transport systems around the world. - Encourage students to critically evaluate different approaches and propose their own ideas.

Week 8: Class Discussion and Reflection - Facilitate a class discussion on the development of sustainable systems in the selected area. - Encourage students to share their research findings, ideas, and opinions. - Reflect on the challenges and opportunities of implementing sustainable transport systems.

Assessment: - Formative assessments throughout the topic, including class discussions, research tasks, and group activities. - Summative assessment: Students will write a reflective essay on the impact of transport infrastructure developments and the potential for sustainable systems in the selected area.

Note: The topic plan can be adjusted based on the specific needs and resources available in the classroom.