Jamaica Primary Social Studies

2ND

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Student’s Book 4Eulie Mantock • Trineta Fendall • Clare Eastland

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Contents

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Theme: Our common heritage 1

Unit 1 The early inhabitants of Jamaica and the Caribbean 1

Unit 2 Our Caribbean culture 19

Unit 3 Important persons who have shaped Jamaica 52

Theme: The physical environment and its impact on human activities 63

Unit 4 Map reading and Jamaica’s physical features 63

Theme: Living together 84

Unit 5 Jamaica’s counties and parishes 84

Unit 6 How we are governed in the community 108

Theme: The physical environment and its impact on human activities 129

Unit 7 The effects of weather on human activities 129

Unit 8 Planet Earth in the Solar System 153

Theme: Diversity, sustainability and interdependence 174

Unit 9 The importance of plants 174

Unit 10 Pollution in our environment 193

Glossary 216

Index 221

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Note to teachers and parentsWelcome to the second edition of Jamaica Primary Social Studies: a three-level course for grades 4 to 6, specifically aligned to the National Standards Curriculum. Using a wide range of features which develop key 21st Century skills, we aim to nurture confident, active citizens who appreciate their Jamaican identity and are able to make informed and reasoned decisions in the real world.

• Each student book has 10 units which align to the curriculum themes and focus questions

• Units are arranged in curriculum order to assist teachers with planning lessons• A glossary at the end of each book encourages independent learning and a

greater understanding of vocabulary and concepts• A workbook accompanies each level, providing additional activities and

assessments for homework and exam practice• Online teacher resources include information sheets that can be handed out as

alternative sources of research, and printable blank maps for activities

Series overview:

At the beginning of each unit: • Syllabus theme is highlighted

to give context and make students aware of connections between units

• Focus question, key terms, and objectives from the syllabus

At the end of each unit: • An extension activity to stretch students• A summary to consolidate learning • Assessment questions: multiple choice

to check knowledge, and longer, PEP-inspired questions to help assess level of understanding and prepare students for their exams

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Inside every unit A wide-range of activities focus on student-led learning through research, analysis and hands-on creative tasks

ICT objectives are incorporated into numerous activities, ensuring students are well-prepared for modern day life and work

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Digital Citizenship tips ensure students are aware of the ethical, social, cultural and legal issues and implications surrounding the use of technology and can practise online safety and ethical behaviour

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Research tasks encourage independent learning and develop critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills

DCGroup activities encourage collaboration and communication, with tips provided to explain the need for compromise, inclusion and respect

Links to other subjects icon indicates cross-curricular learning that incorporates the STEAM subjects

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Fact boxes highlight key terms, concepts or informationStimulus questions prompt class

discussion and stimulate thinking on topics before students go on to learn about the topic in class

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Case studies relate concepts to real world issues, ensuring a deeper understanding of the social sciences and Jamaican culture

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