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    Grade 4 Social Studies

    Understanding regions, cultures, and global connections

    Broaden your understanding of the world! The Grade 4 Social Studies curriculum extends knowledge of history, geography, civics, and economics to explore regional and global connections from a Caribbean perspective.

    Caribbean History Regional Geography Democratic Citizenship
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    4
    Curriculum Strands
    26
    Learning Outcomes (ELOs)
    77
    Specific Outcomes
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    OECS Aligned

    Social Studies Curriculum Strands

    Explore history, geography, civics, and economics through regional and global Caribbean perspectives

    Historical and Cultural Thinking

    Grade 4 · Social Studies

    4
    Learning Outcomes
    12
    Specific Outcomes

    Investigate the history of indigenous peoples, colonisation, and slavery and their lasting impacts on Caribbean society.

    Essential Learning Outcomes

    SS-G4-HCT-ELO1

    To recognise that contact with Europeans brought significant changes for Indigenous peoples: Indigenous People in the Caribbean Before Contact

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-HCT-ELO2

    To recognise that the arrival of Europeans brought significant changes for Indigenous peoples : Indigenous People in the Caribbean and the Impact of the European Arrival

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-HCT-ELO3

    To recognize that contact with Europeans brought significant changes for Indigenous peoples: Indigenous People in the Caribbean and the Impact of the Europeans and Colonisation

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-HCT-ELO4

    To recognize that contact with Europeans brought significant changes for Indigenous peoples: Indigenous People in the Caribbean and the Impact of the European Arrival and Indigenous Lifestyles Today

    3 specific outcomes

    Key Learning Focus

    • •Exploring the culture and legacy of Amerindian peoples
    • •Understanding European exploration and colonisation of the Caribbean
    • •Examining the transatlantic slave trade and its consequences
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    Spatial Thinking

    Grade 4 · Social Studies

    8
    Learning Outcomes
    22
    Specific Outcomes

    Develop geographic analysis skills, exploring the physical and human geography of the Caribbean and wider world.

    Essential Learning Outcomes

    SS-G4-ST-ELO1

    To understand that our island has important geographic features that make us unique: Locating My Island

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-ST-ELO2

    To understand that our island has important geographic features that make us unique: Geographic Divisions

    2 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-ST-ELO3

    To understand that our island has important geographic features that make us unique: Physical Features of My Island

    2 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-ST-ELO4

    To understand that our island has important geographic features that make us unique: Climate Change

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-ST-ELO5

    To understand that our island has important geographic features that make us unique: Weather

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-ST-ELO6

    To understand that our island has important geographic features that make us unique: Parklands, Nature Reserves for Protecting Our Environment

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-ST-ELO7

    To understand that our island has important geographic features that make us unique: Fresh Water Sources

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-ST-ELO8

    To understand that our island has important geographic features that make us unique: Impact of Human Activity on the Natural Environment

    3 specific outcomes

    Key Learning Focus

    • •Analysing physical features and climate zones of the Caribbean
    • •Understanding how geography shapes economic activities
    • •Interpreting thematic maps and geographic data
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    Civic Participation

    Grade 4 · Social Studies

    8
    Learning Outcomes
    24
    Specific Outcomes

    Explore governance structures, democratic institutions, and the roles and responsibilities of citizens.

    Essential Learning Outcomes

    SS-G4-CP-ELO1

    To determine that how we communicate with one another shapes our health, safety, and progress: Our Changing Communication Technology

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-CP-ELO2

    To determine that how we communicate with one another shapes our health, safety, and progress: Transportation Evolution

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-CP-ELO3

    To appreciate how our island(s) followed a unique path to nationhood: Major Political Events Shaping Our Nation

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-CP-ELO4

    To appreciate how our island(s) followed a unique path to nationhood: Our Government System

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-CP-ELO5

    To appreciate how our island(s) followed a unique path to nationhood: Democracy

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-CP-ELO6

    To appreciate how our island(s) followed a unique path to nationhood: Political Constituencies and Representation

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-CP-ELO7

    To appreciate how our island(s) followed a unique path to nationhood: National Heroes

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-CP-ELO8

    To appreciate how our island(s) followed a unique path to nationhood: Citizenship is Our Responsibility

    3 specific outcomes

    Key Learning Focus

    • •Understanding the structure of national government
    • •Exploring democratic rights, freedoms, and responsibilities
    • •Examining how laws are made and enforced
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    Economic Decision Making

    Grade 4 · Social Studies

    6
    Learning Outcomes
    19
    Specific Outcomes

    Investigate Caribbean economic history, trade relationships, and the principles of resource management.

    Essential Learning Outcomes

    SS-G4-EDM-ELO1

    To understand how our natural resources play an important role in shaping our way of life: Natural Resources

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-EDM-ELO2

    To understand how our natural resources play an important role in shaping our way of life: Types of Economic Activity

    4 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-EDM-ELO3

    To understand how our natural resources play an important role in shaping our way of life: The Physical and Economic Benefits of Land Use

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-EDM-ELO4

    To understand how our natural resources play an important role in shaping our way of life: The Blue Economy

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-EDM-ELO5

    To understand how our natural resources play an important role in shaping our way of life: Our Coastal Environment and our Economy

    3 specific outcomes
    SS-G4-EDM-ELO6

    To understand how our natural resources play an important role in shaping our way of life: Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy

    3 specific outcomes

    Key Learning Focus

    • •Understanding plantation economies and their legacy
    • •Exploring trade — imports, exports, and regional commerce
    • •Examining the management of natural resources
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