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Hurricane Impact

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Examine the necessary precautions during & after a hurricanes.
  • Name the national disasters agency in your area and explain.
  • Assess the impact of a hurricane on an island.
Note:
 All of the worksheet assignments are in the workbook uploaded in the first submission.

Hurricane Tracking

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Understand how Earth observation can be used to track incoming weather and assess the damage caused by extreme weather.
  • Apply knowledge of latitude and longitude to plot the route of  a Hurricane.
  • Plot the location of a hurricane on a hurricane-tracking map.
Resources:​Note:
 All of the worksheet assignments are in the workbook uploaded in the first submission.

What are Hurricanes 101

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Explain how hurricanes develop.
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Wind and It's Impact on the Environment

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define the following  terms: Wind, anemometer, wind vane  Trade Winds, Coriolis Force.
  • Outline factors affecting wind.
  • Explain how  Wind is formed.
  • Explain how the Wind Vane and Anemometer is used to measure wind.
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Temperature and It's Impact on the Environment

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Label the parts of a  thermometer.
  • Outline factors affecting Temperature.
  • Calculate given temperatures of a place.
  • Explain how the thermometer is used to measure & record temperature. ​
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Types of Rainfall

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define terms: Precipitation,  Orographic/Relief , Cyclonic,  Convectional.
  • Explain how rainfall is measured and recorded.
  • State the different kinds of rainfall.
  • Explain how each type of rainfall is formed.
  • Discuss effects of the earth’s rainfall, on human activities (agriculture).​
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The Water Cycle

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define terms: Precipitation, Evaporation, Transpiration, condensation Sublimation,  Cumulus, Stratus , Hydrological /Water Cycle, Infiltration, Groundwater, Aquifers, Cloud Cover.
  • Observe/investigate the movement of water through the different stages of the water cycle and determine what drives this cycle.
  • Create flow charts to establish the relationship among the components of the Hydrological/Water Cycle in different environments.
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Weather Forecasting

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Use weather symbols to create simple weather maps/synoptic charts.
  • Write a simple weather report from weather data collected.
  • Explain why forecasting the weather is important.
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Recording the Weather 

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Explain and demonstrate how each instrument is used to measure weather.
  • Identify a simple thermometer, rain gauge and wind vane.
  • Use weather symbols to create simple weather maps/synoptic charts.
  • Write a simple weather report from weather data collected.
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What's the Weather Like

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define terms: weather, elements, temperature, Precipitation, forecast.
  • Describe weather and relate how weather affects their daily lives.
  • Explain the role of clouds as it relates to types of weather.
  • Evaluate the importance of studying the weather.
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The Four Seasons

​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • List the effects of the earth’s revolution.
  • Describe the position of the earth at  different times of the year.
  • Define of the terms “ equinox,” “ solstice.
  • Explain how solstices and equinoxes relate to the seasons on Earth.
  • Describe what occurs during the solstices and equinoxes.
  • Examine the 7 tilt in the Earth's
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The Earth's Movements (Revolution and Rotation)

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define key concepts: Rotation, Revolution & Orbit, Solstice, Equinox, Seasons.
  • List the effects of the Earth’s rotation.
  • Explain phenomena such as day and night, and the apparent movement of the Sun.
  • Use a model to show that the axis of spin of the Earth is at an angle to its orbit round the Sun.
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The Solar System

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • ​Define  key concepts : Universe, Galaxy, Solar System,  Planets, Asteroid, Comets, Dwarf planet Outer space, star, moon.
  • Describe the eight planets and their relative positions from the sun.
  • Design and interpret a scale model of the solar system.
  • List the names of the planets in order from the sun.
  • Create a T- Chart to show the differences between planets.
  • Identify and classify planets according to composition and size.
  • Categorize each of the planets under the headings of Inner & Outer planets.
  • Using information construct a data table displaying the 8 planets and their different characteristics.
  • Identify the conditions on Earth which sustain plant and animal life.
  • Explain why the Earth is the only planet within our solar system  known to support any life form.
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Bodies of Water and Grid References

​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  •  Locate major water bodies using map grids.
  • Identify and label main bodies of water using the map grids on a blank map of The Bahamas.
​Objectives: Note:
 All of the worksheet assignments are in the workbook uploaded in the first submission.

Main Settlements

​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Measure Linear distances between main settlements using the Liner Scales.
  • ​Locate Main Settlements on each Island.
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Know Your Country

Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Students will study the map of The Bahamas and would use basic mapping skills to test their skills and knowledge on The Map of The Bahamas.
  • Locate major islands using the compass directions.​​
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The Loyalist Contribution

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Name the type of industry set up by the loyalist.
  • List three reasons why this industry failed. Evaluate the success and failure of the cotton.
  • Assess the Loyalists’ contributions to The Bahamas.
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Slavery in West Africa

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define the terms slave and slavery.
  • Evaluate reasons why Africans were considered an ideal choice for slavery.
  • List ways in which Africans became slaves.
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West African Kingdoms

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Compare the rise and fall of West African Kingdoms.
  • Outline the early History of West African Empires and Kingdoms.
  • Label on a blank map these great African Kingdom.
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The Loyalists/ Arrival & Settlement

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Explain who the Loyalists were.
  • Analyze the Loyalists reasons for migrating to The Bahamas.
  • Create a map showing the Loyalists settlement in The Bahamas.
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The Bahamas and The War

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Identify the groups involved in the war.
  • Outline the role The Bahamas played in the War of Independence.
  • Assess the impact of the American war of Independence on The Bahamas & the Caribbean.
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The American war of Independence • Relationship of British with American Colonies

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define the following terms & Phrases “American Revolution, Treaty of Paris, Militia, Red Coats, Loyalist, and Rebels., Red Coats, Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, alliances, Boycott.
  • Outlined events leading up to the war.
  • State when America declared its independence from England.
  • Identify  the 13 American Colonies involved in the War.
  • Evaluate the cause and effects of the American War of Independence.
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Woodes Rogers: Second Term as Royal Governor

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Compare/contrast the leadership styles of Rogers and Phenny. 
  • State when the first House of Assembly was established and name its first speaker. 
  • Evaluate Woodes Rogers first term of office and compare this with his second term. 
  • Assess the impact of Crown Government on The Bahamas.
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Royal Governors: George Phenny

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Describe George Phenny’s term as royal governor. 
  • List some of the accomplishments made by Governor Phenny. 
  • Evaluate reasons why Phenny was dismissed as governor. ​
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Woodes Rogers: First Term as Royal Governor

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • List at least 3 things Woodes Rogers had to do upon his arrival to The Bahamas.
  • State how Woodes Rogers got rid of the Pirates.
  • Empathize with Rogers decisions as governor and evaluate the methods used to solve problems in The Bahamas.
  • Explain how Woodes Rogers rebuilt the town of Nassau.
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Woodes Rogers and Crown Colony Government

​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • State when Woodes Rogers arrived to The Bahamas. 
  • Name his flag Ship.
  • Create a profile of Woodes Rogers.
  • Explain  why Woodes Rogers was chosen as  the first Royal Governor.
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Woodes Rogers and Crown Colony Government
​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define various terms “ government, Crown Colony Government.
  • State why Crown Colony Government  was introduced to The Bahamas.
  • Describe the conditions that led to the arrival of the  first  Royal Governor.
  • State which elements of crown colony Government influence our Government today.
  • List the factors which contributed to the change to Crown Colony Government in The Bahamas.
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Longitude and Latitude
​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define the following concepts: Islands, archipelago, passages, channels, sounds.
  • List the three geographical regions The Bahamas is divided up into.
  • Give the relative location of The Bahamas as it relates to the world (Latitude & Longitude).
  • Colour code a map to show the different regions of The Bahamas.
  • Draw and label all inhabited islands and chief settlements.
​Resources:

Grid References

​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define the term ‘Grid reference.
  • Identify four and six figure grid references.
  • Read a map Grid.
  • Give examples of map grids systems.
  • Use a map index and grid coordinates to locate specific places on a map.
​Resources:

Understanding Latitude & Longitude

​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define the terms “ Hemi & Sphere”. 
  • Name the two imaginary lines which divide the earth into halves.
  • Locate the Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern hemisphere.
  • Locate on map continents, & oceans and the hemispheres they are located in.
  • State the two hemispheres in which The Bahamas.
  • Define the terms “Latitude” and “Longitude”. 
  • List the important Lines of latitude and Longitude.
  • Identify the main latitude and longitude lines.
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Reviewing Mapping Skills

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Demonstrate basic mapping skills technique use to foster mastery of BJC examination map skills.
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The Commonwealth of Nations

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Explain the history of the Commonwealth of Nations.   
  • Discuss the functions  and aim of the Commonwealth.
  • Identify on a map the 54 member state /countries of the Commonwealth of Nation.
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The Bahamas in the International Arena: The United Nations

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Name the main bodies of the UN.
  • Explain the basic purpose and structure of the United Nations.
  • Explain the reasons for the creation of the UN.
  • State the exact date The Bahamas was admitted to the United Nation.
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Law Enforcement Agencies

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define key terms such as institution, rehabilitate.
  • Discuss the role the  Her Majesty’s Prison.
  • List the correctional institution in The Bahamas.
  • Discuss the role of each correctional institution found in The Bahamas.
  • Explain how such institution are needed in society.
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Immigration and Customs Department

Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Outline the function of the Customs and Immigration Department.
  • Explain why Customs duties are important.
  • Discuss the differences between a Custom and Immigration Officer.
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Police and Defence Force Department

​​​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Explain the purpose of  Law enforcement agencies.
  • List the law enforcement agencies  in The Bahamas.
  • Outline the function of the Police Force.
  • Explain the role the Police plays in reducing crime in The Bahamas.
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The Voting Process

​​​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Outline the criteria for voting.
  • Discuss why it is important to vote.
  • Describe the voting process.      
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The Electoral Process

​​​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define key terms such as constituency,  election gerrymandering.
  • Explain why elections are important.
  • Examine and compare events.
  • List qualifications necessary for a person to become a candidate.
  • Review elections and electoral changes.
  • Outline steps involved in preparation for elections.
  • Describe the election process.
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Electing a Government

​​​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Discuss and clearly explain the Dissolution of Parliament.
  • Examine the purpose of the Dissolution of Parliament.
  • Explain the process of the Dissolution of Parliament.
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Bodies of Water

​​​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Identify major water bodies, oceans, seas, rivers ,lakes Bays and Straits on a blank world map.
  • Define major concepts: ocean, seas, river, gulfs, etc. 
  • Identify the main bodies of water.
  • State the direction of each body of water in relation to prescribe land masses. 
  • Locate bodies of water on a map of the world.
  • Identify the major Oceans in order of sizes.
  • Explain why oceans are salty.
  • Discuss the importance of the oceans and seas to persons living near to it.
  • Compare rivers to lakes.
  • Explain how rivers are formed.
  • Discuss the importance of rivers to human
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The World in Spatial Terms

​​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Label on a map of the world landforms.
  • Identify & label major Continents, capes & peninsulas on a map.
  • Identify & label major deserts, mountains of the world.
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Mapping Skills and The Bahamas

​​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define the following concepts: Islands, archipelago, passages, channels, sounds.
  • Use Linear Scale to locate main settlements on a Map
  • List the three geographical regions The Bahamas is divided up into.
  • Give the relative location of The Bahamas as it relates to the world.  Latitude & Longitude).
  • Colour code a map to show the different regions of The Bahamas.
​Resources:

Grid References

​​​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define the term ‘Grid reference'.
  • Identify four and six figure grid references.
  • Read a map Grid.
  • Give examples of map grids systems.
  • Use a map index and grid coordinates to locate specific places on a map.
Resources:

Understanding Latitude & Longitude 

​​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Define the terms “ Hemi & Sphere”.
  • Name the two imaginary lines which divide the earth into halves.
  • Locate the Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern hemisphere.
  • Locate on map continents, & oceans and the hemispheres they are located in.
  • State the two hemispheres in which The Bahamas.
  • Define the terms “Latitude” and “Longitude”.
  • List the important Lines of latitude and Longitude.
  • Identify the main latitude and longitude lines.
  • Apply Latitude and Longitude to locate water bodies and landforms on the map of The Bahamas.
Resources:

Basic Mapping Skills

​​Objectives:
​By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Students will  demonstrate basic mapping skills technique use to foster mastery of BJC examination map skills.
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