PRIMARY CARIBBEAN 2024 online version (18 Mar) - Catalog - Page 22
SOCIAL STUDIES
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Teaching points
introduce and explain the
main theme and learning
objective, making the
content relevant to
each student’s life and
experience. Activities and
skills relate to different
curriculum areas, creating
a truly cross-curricular
web of learning.
CHAPTER 1:
History and heritage
National pride and identity
I am a proud Bahamian
Focusing on
key curriculum
concepts of
citizenship and
self-identity.
The Bahamas is an archipelago. That means our
country is made up of many small islands. There
are about 700 islands in our country, of which
30 are inhabited. The people who live in our
archipelagic nation are known as Bahamians.
It is important for all Bahamians to have a
sense of national pride and patriotism.
Introducing key vocabulary,
while engaging students in
understanding and defining
key terms.
❶ Write your own definitions of these terms.
archipelago
national pride
patriotism
❷ Describe how each picture demonstrates patriotic behaviour.
Open questions allow
for students to exhibit
skills in critical thinking
and expression in the
context of their role in
and responsibility to the
Bahamian community.
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Curriculum strands clearly
indicated, covering all required
areas of study.
CHAPTER 2:
Geography
Working with maps
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Directions
Teaching points introduce
and explain the subject,
reinforcing classroom
learning and aiding
students to apply their
knowledge in context.
The four main cardinal directions are north (N), south (S), east (E)
and west (W). On some maps, you will see these directions on a
compass rose. This is a symbol that shows you the orientation of the
map. Most maps show north at the top. Between the cardinal directions,
you can find the secondary directions: northeast (NE), northwest (NW),,
southeast (SE) and southwest (SW).
❶ Complete the directions to make each statement true.
Frankie's fruit park
Fruit
trees
Duck pond
Picnic
area
Café
Appealing artwork makes
learning interesting and
fun.
Parking
Reception
and shop
Playground
Sample pages from
Bahamas Primary Social
Studies Workbook
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a
The fruit trees are ______ of the reception and ______ of the picnic area.
b
The playground is ______ of the duck pond.
c
The café is ______ of the shop.
d
The parking area is ______ of the park.
e
To get from the playground to the café, you would walk in a ______ direction.
f
What is south of the picnic area?
g
What is northwest of the café?
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Providing plenty of practice to
reinforce the teaching point,
using a variety of question
types.
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