Grade 6 Social Studies
Explore the Caribbean's place in the global community through historical understanding, spatial awareness, civic participation, and economic decision-making. Students develop critical thinking skills while understanding their role as global citizens in an interconnected world.
Historical and Cultural Thinking
Understanding global diversity and Caribbean heritage
Students explore the end of slavery, East Indian contributions to Caribbean culture, regional arts and sports connections, and migration patterns. They develop understanding of how diversity strengthens communities and how cultural exchanges shape Caribbean identity in the global context.
Spatial Thinking
Exploring global geography and environmental adaptation
Students investigate world continents and oceans, global climatic regions, human adaptation to diverse environments, and extreme weather conditions. They develop geographic skills while understanding how location and climate influence lifestyle, technology use, and international cooperation.
Civic Participation
Understanding global citizenship and democratic participation
Students examine national identity, international organizations, global social issues, international cooperation, electoral processes, and media literacy. They develop skills for active citizenship while understanding how complex global problems require international cooperation and informed participation.
Economic Decision Making
Understanding global economics and sustainable development
Students analyze consumer rights and responsibilities, tourism impacts, international relations, global resources, and economic sectors. They explore how regional and international movement of goods, people, and services shapes Caribbean society and global economic relationships.
Grade 6 Social Studies Overview
The Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum, titled "The Caribbean in the World," provides students with a comprehensive understanding of how the Caribbean region connects to and participates in the global community. Students develop critical thinking skills while exploring themes of diversity, adaptation, cooperation, and sustainable development.
Through inquiry-based learning, collaborative projects, and real-world connections, students examine complex global problems and understand the importance of international cooperation. They explore how historical events shape present realities, how geography influences human adaptation, how citizens participate in democratic processes, and how economic decisions impact local and global communities.