Geography, P scales
P1(i) - GEOGRAPHY
1. The learner will encounter activities and experiences |
2. The learner will show simple reflex responses |
| 1.1 I can experience various sounds. | 2.1 I can make a startled response to a sudden noise. |
| 1.2 I can experience light patterns. | 2.2 I can make a startled response to a sudden movement. |
| 1.3 I can experience music. | 2.3 I can make a startled response to a sudden bright light. |
| 1.4 I can experience a combination of action with sound. | 2.4 I can be passive or resistant. |
| 1.5 I can experience movement. |
P1(ii) - GEOGRAPHY
1. The learner will show emerging awareness of activities and experiences |
2. The learner will show intermittent reactions |
| 1.1 I can make a brief response to sound. | 2.1 I can react to movement. |
| 1.2 I can make a brief response to a picture. | 2.2 I can react to physical contact. |
| 1.3 I can make a brief response to music. | 2.3 I can react to a change in temperature. |
| 1.4 I can make a brief response to physical sensory source. | |
| 1.5 I can make a brief response to light patterns. | |
| 1.6 I can make a brief response to a moving object. |
P2(i) - GEOGRAPHY
1. The learner will react to new activities and experiences |
2. The learner will begin to show interest in people, events and objects |
3. The learner will participate in shared activities |
| 1.1 I can react to unfamiliar sounds. | 2.1 I can respond consistently to familiar people. | 3.1 I can engage in co-active exploration. |
| 1.2 I can react to unfamiliar images. | 2.2 I can respond consistently to familiar events. | |
| 1.3 I can react to a new task. | 2.3 I can respond consistently to familiar objects. | |
| 1.4 I can react to a new experience. |
P2(ii) - GEOGRAPHY
1. The learner will communicate consistent preferences |
2. The learner will communicate affective responses |
3. The learner will recognise familiar people, events and objects |
4. The learner will perform simple actions |
5. The learner will remember learned responses |
6. The learner will participate in shared activities |
| 1.1 I can communicate preference for certain images. | 2.1 I can respond with volume variation. | 3.1 I can recognise familiar people. | 4.1 I can attempt to perform a simple action. | 5.1 I can remember learned responses over short periods of time. | 6.1 I can co-operate with shared exploration. |
| 1.2 I can communicate preference for certain sounds. | 2.2 I can respond to specific stimulation. | 3.2 I can recognise familiar events. | 4.2 I can use trial and improvement to perform an action. | 6.2 I can co-operate with supported participation. | |
| 3.3 I can recognise familiar objects. |
P3(i) - GEOGRAPHY
1. The learner will request events or activities |
2. The learner will participate in shared activities |
3. The learner will sustain concentration |
4. The learner will explore materials |
5. The learner will perform simple actions |
6. The learner will remember learned responses |
| 1.1 I can request for an event or activity. | 2.1 I can participate in shared exploration with less support. | 3.1 I can sustain concentration for short periods. | 4.1 I can explore different materials in increasingly complex ways. | 5.1 I can perform simple actions. | 6.1 I can remember learned responses over extended periods. |
| 5.2 I can observe the result of my action. | 6.2 I can remember a learned activity. | ||||
| 5.3 I can demonstrate an awareness of change as a result of my action. | 6.3 I can remember the purpose of equipment. |
P3(ii) - GEOGRAPHY
1. The learner will initiate interactions and activities |
2. The learner will remember learned responses |
3. The learner will respond to options and choices |
4. The learner will actively explore objects and events |
5. The learner will apply potential solutions systematically to problems |
| 1.1 I can greet familiar people. | 2.1 I can remember learned responses over increasing periods. | 3.1 I can respond to an option or choice. | 4.1 I can actively explore objects. | 5.1 I can attempt to solve simple problems. |
| 1.2 I can initiate interactions with familiar people. | 2.2 I can anticipate familiar events. | 3.2 I can demonstrate dissatisfaction. | 4.2 I can actively explore events. | |
| 1.3 I can initiate activities with familiar people. | 3.3 I can demonstrate satisfaction. | 4.3 I can remain interested in an activity for a short period. | ||
| 3.4 I can indicate preference. |
P4 - Geography
1. The learner will handle artefacts and materials given to them |
2. The learner will know that certain actions produce predictable results |
3. The learner will know familiar places and people and what they are there for |
| 1.1 I can handle artefacts given to me with care. | 2.1 I know that certain actions produce predictable results. | 3.1 I am familiar with various places. |
| 1.2 I can handle materials given to me. | 2.2 I can repeat an action to cause the same effect. | 3.2 I know the purpose of familiar places. |
| 3.3 I am familiar with various people. | ||
| 3.4 I know what familiar people are there for. | ||
| 3.5 I can demonstrate that I know familiar people or places. |
P5 - Geography
1. The learner will consolidate a sense of place and direction |
2. The learner will show their awareness of significant differences between specific physical/natural and human/made features of places |
3. The learner will answer simple questions about places and people |
4. The learner will sort and classify objects in terms of simple features or properties |
| 1.1 I can independently find my way to a familiar location. | 2.1 I can identify various natural objects. | 3.1 I can answer simple questions about places. | 4.1 I can sort objects according to simple features or properties. |
| 1.2 I can locate a familiar place. | 2.2 I can identify various made objects. | 3.2 I can answer simple questions about people. | 4.2 I can classify objects according to simple features or properties. |
| 1.3 I can follow simple directions. | 2.3 I am aware of significant differences in "natural" features and "made" features. |
P6 - Geography
1. The learner will understand the difference between the physical/natural and human/made features of places |
2. The learner will use pictures or symbols to show familiar places and what they are there for |
3. The learner will show what they think about different people and environments |
4. The learner will answer simple questions about places and people |
| 1.1 I can identify significant differences in "natural" features and "made" features. | 2.1 I can use pictures or symbols to show familiar places. | 3.1 I can discuss an environment or place I have seen or visited. | 4.1 I can answer simple questions about familiar places. |
| 2.2 I can discuss the purpose of familiar places. | 3.2 I can discuss a familiar person. | 4.2 I can answer simple questions about familiar people. |
P7 - Geography
1. The learner will communicate preferences about the physical/natural and human/made features of places |
2. The learner will begin to use symbols to represent direction |
3. The learner will represent and record key features of a place using models or symbols |
4. The learner will be aware of their role in caring for their own environment |
| 1.1 I can discuss preferences about the "natural" and "made" features of places. | 2.1 I can demonstrate awareness of direction. | 3.1 I can use models or symbols to represent key features of a place. | 4.1 I am aware of the importance of taking care of the environment. |
| 2.2 I can use symbols to represent direction. | 3.2 I can discuss what familiar symbols or models represent. | 4.2 I can participate in environmental care activities. | |
| 3.3 I can record key features of a place. |
P8 - Geography
