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Hurricane Impact

Objectives:
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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:
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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:
  • ​​Video #1
  • Monitoring a Hurricance
​Note:
 All of the worksheet assignments are in the workbook uploaded in the first submission.

What are Hurricanes 101

Objectives:
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By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Explain how hurricanes develop.
Resources:
  • ​Video #1
  • Video #2
  • ​Hurricane Workbook

Wind and It's Impact on the Environment

Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • ​Video #1
  • Video #2
  • Activity #1​
  • ​Weather Workbook

Temperature and It's Impact on the Environment

Objectives:
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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. ​
Resources:
  • ​Video #1
  • Video #2​
  • ​Weather Workbook

Types of Rainfall

Objectives:
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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).​
Resources:
  • ​​Video #1
  • Video #2
  • Video #3​
  • PowerPoint Lesson
  • ​Weather Workbook

The Water Cycle

Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • ​Video #1
  • Activity #1
  • ​Weather Workbook

Weather Forecasting

Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • ​Video #1
  • Video #2
  • Activity #1​
  • ​Weather Workbook

Recording the Weather 

Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • ​Video #1
  • Video #2
  • Weather Workbook

What's the Weather Like

Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • ​Video #1
  • Video #2
  • Activity #1
  • Weather Workbook

The Four Seasons

​Objectives:
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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
Resources:
  • ​Video #1
  • Video #2
  • Video #3​

The Earth's Movements (Revolution and Rotation)

Objectives:
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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.
Resources:​

The Solar System

Objectives:
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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.
Resources:​​
  • Video #3
  • Review Booklet​

Bodies of Water and Grid References

​Objectives:
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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:
  • Video #2 ​​
Note:
 All of the worksheet assignments are in the workbook uploaded in the first submission.

Main Settlements

​Objectives:
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By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Measure Linear distances between main settlements using the Liner Scales.
  • ​Locate Main Settlements on each Island.
​Lesson Resources:
  • Video #2 
  • Video #3
  • PowerPoint Lesson​​

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.​​
​Lesson Resources:
  • Video #1
  • Activity #1​
  • Mapping Booklet

The Loyalist Contribution

Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • Video #1​
  • Video #2​

Slavery in West Africa

Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • Video #1​

West African Kingdoms

Objectives:
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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.
​Resources:
  • Video #1
  • Video #2
  • Slavery Through the Eyes Visual
  • Workbook

The Loyalists/ Arrival & Settlement

Objectives:
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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.
​Resources:
  • Video #1
  • Video #2
  • Video #3
  • Workbook

The Bahamas and The War

Objectives:
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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.
​Resources:
  • Video #1
  • Video #2
  • PowerPoint
  • Workbook​

The American war of Independence • Relationship of British with American Colonies

Objectives:
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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.
​Resources:
  • Video #1
  • Video #2
  • Workbook

Woodes Rogers: Second Term as Royal Governor

Objectives:
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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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​Resources:
  • Video #1
  • Video #2
  • Workbook

Royal Governors: George Phenny

Objectives:
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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. ​
​Resources:
  • Video #1
  • Video #2​
  • Workbook

Woodes Rogers: First Term as Royal Governor

Objectives:
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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.
​Resources:
  • Video #1
  • Video #2
  • Workbook

Woodes Rogers and Crown Colony Government

​Objectives:
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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.
​Resources:​
  • Video #1​
  • Video #2
  • Video #3
  • Workbook

Woodes Rogers and Crown Colony Government

​Objectives:
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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.
​Resources:​
  • Workbook

Longitude and Latitude

​Objectives:
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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:
  • Video #1
  • Video #2
  • ​Mapping Workbook

Grid References

​Objectives:
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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:
  • Video #1​
  • ​Worksheet

Understanding Latitude & Longitude

​Objectives:
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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.
​Resources:
  • Video #1
  • Activity​
  • ​Worksheet
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Reviewing Mapping Skills

Objectives:
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By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Demonstrate basic mapping skills technique use to foster mastery of BJC examination map skills.
Resources:
  • Video #1
  • Geography Workbook
  • ​PowerPoint

The Commonwealth of Nations

Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • Video #1​​

The Bahamas in the International Arena: The United Nations

Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • Video #1​
  • Video #2
  • Activity Booklet​​

Law Enforcement Agencies

Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • Video #1​
  • Activity Booklet​​

Immigration and Customs Department

Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • Video #1​
  • Video #2
  • Activity Booklet​

Police and Defence Force Department

​​​Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • Video #1​
  • Video #2
  • Video #3
  • Activity Booklet​


The Voting Process

​​​Objectives:
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By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Outline the criteria for voting.
  • Discuss why it is important to vote.
  • Describe the voting process.      
Resources:
  • Video #1​
  • Activity Booklet
  • ​Jeopardy Game

The Electoral Process

​​​Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • Video #1​
  • Activity Booklet​
  • Jeopardy Game

Electing a Government

​​​Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • Video #1
  • ​Video #2
  • Video #3
  • Activity Booklet​
  • Jeopardy Game

Bodies of Water

​​​Objectives:
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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
Resources:
  • Video #1
  • ​Video #2
  • Video #3
  • Activity Booklet​

The World in Spatial Terms

​​Objectives:
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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.
Resources:
  • Video #1
  • Video #2
  • Video #3
  • Video #4
  • Workbook

Mapping Skills and The Bahamas

​​Objectives:
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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:
  • Video #1​
  • Video #2
  • ​PowerPoint Lesson
  • Map Skills Workbook

Grid References

​​​Objectives:
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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:
  • Video #1
  • Video #2
  • Grid References Activity Booklet​

Understanding Latitude & Longitude 

​​Objectives:
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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:
  • Video #1​

Basic Mapping Skills

​​Objectives:
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By the end of the lesson, students will:
  • Students will  demonstrate basic mapping skills technique use to foster mastery of BJC examination map skills.
Resources:
  • Video #1
  • Map Skills Workbook​
Ministry  of Education - The Bahamas
​The Bahamas’ Ministry of Education (MoE) has responsibility for more than 50,000 K-12 students in approximately 170 educational institutions in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, which are dispersed over 14 districts in the major islands. Our goal is to increase the graduation rate from 50% to 85% by 2030. The MoE aims to create an educational system that is technologically sound and competitive and that develops the strengths of each child, whether academic or otherwise, towards the maximum contribution that he/she is able to make to the national development of The Bahamas.