Aims of Social Studies
The study of Social Studies should enable students to:
- understand the facts, concepts, principles and perspectives that make up Social Studies
- acquire skills and competencies, which will enable them, to examine and analyze concepts related to culture and the physical environment as well as to appreciate the symbiotic nature of the relationship between man and his environment
- use a combination of technological and spatial skills to extract, analyze and use information to construct spatial patterns and understand processes that shape the human environment and decision-making
- become active and responsible citizens who are able to make informed and reasoned
- decisions in the interest of all citizens in a democratic society and a globalized world
- independently and collaboratively locate, analyze and evaluate information from a variety of sources and effectively use it in a variety of decision-making situations
Term 1 Unit 1
About the Unit
In this Unit, students will continue to explore the roots of Caribbean culture and identity by examining the history of the Chinese and East Indians in the Caribbean. They will investigate the reasons these two groups migrated to the Caribbean, their relationship with other groups that were already living in the region and the contributions they made to our diverse Caribbean culture. Students will be engaged in problem solving and creative activities as they acquire a deeper understanding of Caribbean culture.
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