Analysing Caribbean identity, history, and global citizenship
Become an informed global citizen! The Grade 5 Social Studies curriculum develops critical understanding of Caribbean and world history, geography, civic institutions, and economic systems in preparation for secondary school social sciences.
Develop critical understanding of Caribbean and global history, geography, civics, and economics
Grade 5 · Social Studies
Explore Caribbean independence movements, national heroes, and the development of a Caribbean identity.
To determine how communication and transportation technology has evolved over time and influenced our way of life: Forms of Communication Over Time
3 specific outcomesTo determine how communication and transportation technology have evolved over time and influenced our way of life: Using Communication Media Effectively
3 specific outcomesTo understand how colonisation impacted the Caribbean: Early Settlement and Colonisation
3 specific outcomesTo understand how colonisation impacted the Caribbean: The African Slave Trade
3 specific outcomesTo understand how colonisation impacted the Caribbean: Active Resistance to Slavery
3 specific outcomesGrade 5 · Social Studies
Apply advanced geographic analysis to understand global geography, climate systems, and environmental challenges.
The Caribbean has a diverse geography that poses challenges and opportunities: Geographic Classifications of the Caribbean Region
3 specific outcomesThe Caribbean has a diverse geography that poses challenges and opportunities: Physical Formation of the Caribbean Islands
3 specific outcomesTo appreciate that the Caribbean has a diverse geography that poses challenges and opportunities: Popular/Major Landmarks in the Region Essential
3 specific outcomesTo appreciate that the Caribbean has a diverse geography that poses challenges and opportunities: Our Climate Essential
3 specific outcomesTo appreciate that the Caribbean has a diverse geography that poses challenges and opportunities: Climate Change and Its Negative Effects
3 specific outcomesGrade 5 · Social Studies
Develop understanding of global citizenship, regional integration, and civic responsibility in a complex world.
To understand that the Caribbean is comprised of many independent states that are interconnected and interdependent: Caribbean Government Systems
3 specific outcomesTo understand that the Caribbean is comprised of many independent states that are interconnected and interdependent: Caribbean Regional Integration and Interaction
3 specific outcomesTo understand that the Caribbean is comprised of many independent states that are interconnected and interdependent: Economic, Social and Political Relationships
3 specific outcomesTo understand that the Caribbean is comprised of many independent states that are interconnected and interdependent: Caribbean Government Systems
3 specific outcomesTo understand that the Caribbean is comprised of many independent states that are interconnected and interdependent: Caribbean Regional Integration
3 specific outcomesTo understand that the Caribbean is comprised of many independent states that are interconnected and interdependent: Caribbean Regional Organisations
3 specific outcomesGrade 5 · Social Studies
Investigate the Caribbean economy, sustainable development, and the impact of globalisation on the region.
Economic Decision Making: Regional and international movement of goods, people, and services shapes Caribbean society
3 specific outcomesRecognize that regional and international movement of goods, people, and services shapes Caribbean society: Regional Family Connections
3 specific outcomesRecognize that regional and international movement of goods, people, and services shapes Caribbean society: Caribbean Agriculture
3 specific outcomesRecognize that regional and international movement of goods, people, and services shapes Caribbean society: Caribbean Regional Trade and Communication Networks
3 specific outcomesRecognize regional and international movement of goods, people, and services shapes Caribbean society: Transportation and Trade
3 specific outcomesRecognize regional and international movement of goods, people, and services shapes Caribbean society: Benefits of Regional Trade
3 specific outcomes