This strand builds students' preliminary understanding of relative location by helping them see their island's geographic location and connections to nearby neighbors. Students explore how their islands are shaped by climate, environment, and natural hazards. They also understand how water bodies are important to Caribbean citizens' everyday life and how these bodies of water keep the region connected socially, politically, and economically.
To appreciate how our people are shaped by geographic factors such as our tropical climate, island environment and natural hazards.
What makes your island part of the Caribbean region?
How is the Caribbean region similar to a neighborhood?
By the end of Grade Three, the learner will be expected to:
Assessment strategies that provide information about learning:
The Caribbean has a tropical climate due to its location near the equator. The region experiences two seasons: the wet/rainy season (June to November) and the dry season (December to May).
The two major water bodies surrounding the Caribbean region are the Caribbean Sea (west of the island chain) and the Atlantic Ocean (east of the region).
Natural hazards common to the Caribbean include hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, and landslides. The location of the Caribbean makes it prone to these hazards.
Preparedness for natural hazards involves measures taken to ensure communities and individuals are ready to respond in the event of a disaster. Mitigation refers to measures taken in advance to reduce the potential impact of hazards.
