Spatial Thinking Activities
Explore activities that help students understand how our people are shaped by geographic factors such as our tropical climate, island environment, and natural hazards.
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geography
maps
location
water
environment
conservation
climate
seasons
weather
hazards
safety
preparation
Relative Location
Learn about the relative location of our island within the Caribbean region.
Learning Outcomes:
- State the relative location of our island within the Caribbean region
- Locate and label your island on a map of the Caribbean
- Recognize that our island is connected geographically to the Caribbean region
geography
maps
location
2-3 lessons
Easy
Water Bodies
Explore the water bodies that surround the Caribbean region and their importance.
Learning Outcomes:
- Name the water bodies that surround the Caribbean region
- Locate and label the water bodies on a map of the Caribbean
- Recognize that our surrounding seas and ocean have connected us as diverse Caribbean peoples
water
geography
environment
2-3 lessons
Easy
Importance of Water Bodies
Understand the importance of our water bodies to our people and how human activities affect them.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the importance of our water bodies to our people
- Investigate how our human activities affect these water bodies
- Appreciate the need for responsible actions to protect our water bodies
water
environment
conservation
3-4 lessons
Medium
Our Seasons
Learn about the seasons on our islands and how they affect our daily lives.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the seasons on your islands and how they affect our daily lives
- Make appropriate decisions for various weather conditions
- Appreciate the benefits and drawbacks of each season for our environment
climate
seasons
weather
2-3 lessons
Easy
Natural Hazards
Examine examples of extreme natural hazards that affect our islands.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain that the location of islands makes them prone to natural hazards
- Examine some examples of extreme natural hazards that affect our islands
- Appreciate that we need to be aware of ways to keep safe during natural hazards
hazards
safety
environment
3-4 lessons
Medium
Preparing for Natural Hazards
Learn about appropriate preparations for various natural hazards and create a family preparation plan.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe appropriate preparations that need to be made for various natural hazards
- Create a simple family preparation plan for a selected natural hazard
- Appreciate the need to minimize risk in times of natural hazards
safety
preparation
hazards
2-3 lessons
Medium
Teacher Resources
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