Module 7: The Caribbean-Social Studies 3 - Course Guide
Module Overview:
In this module, students will identify and describe physical features common in the Caribbean, describe natural resources in the Caribbean, and Identify Caribbean landmarks. They will identify the cultures that settled in the Caribbean, explain examples of human-environment interaction in the Caribbean, and identify human and physical characteristics.
Module Materials:
- Pencils
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Notebook
- Scissors
- Glue
- Highlighter
- Markers
- Blank paper
Module Objectives:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Objective(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Features of the Caribbean |
|
| 2 | Resources and Landmarks in the Caribbean |
|
| 3 | The People of the Caribbean |
|
| 4 | Human-Environment Interaction in the Caribbean |
|
| 5 | Culture in the Caribbean |
|
Module Key Words:
| Key Words |
|---|
|
physical features Caribbean landmark natural resources inhabitant human characteristic culture human-environment interaction depend modify adapt physical characteristics human characteristics |
Module Assignments:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Page # | Assignment Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Features of the Caribbean | 5 | Physical Characteristics of the Caribbean Assignment |
| 4 | Human-Environment Interaction in the Caribbean | 5 | Depend, Adapt, Modify Assignment |
| 5 | Culture in the Caribbean | 5 | Songs and Stories Assignment |
Learning Coach Notes:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Features of the Caribbean | After completing this lesson, ask your student to explain where the Caribbean is located and its physical features. |
| 2 | Resources and Landmarks in the Caribbean | After completing this lesson, ask your student to describe the resources and landmarks of the Caribbean. |
| 3 | The People of the Caribbean | After completing this lesson, ask your student to describe the people of the Caribbean. |
| 4 | Human-Environment Interaction in the Caribbean | After completing this lesson, ask your student to describe how humans interact with the environment of the Caribbean. |
| 5 | Culture in the Caribbean | After completing this lesson, ask your student to identify the culture that is unique to the Caribbean. |
Module Guiding Questions:
When a student starts a lesson ask them questions to check for prior knowledge and understanding and to review concepts being taught. At the end of the lesson ask the questions again to see if their answer changes.
| Lesson Title | Question |
|---|---|
| Physical Features of the Caribbean |
|
| Resources and Landmarks in the Caribbean |
|
| The People of the Caribbean |
|
| Human-Environment Interaction in the Caribbean |
|
| Culture in the Caribbean |
|
Module Video Questions:
When a student watches a video take time to ask them questions about what they watched. Suggested questions for the videos in this module are listed here. Suggestion: Have the student watch the entire video first all the way through. Then have them watch the video a second time, as they watch it pause the video and ask the questions.
| Lesson Title | Video | Question |
|---|
Module Suggested Read Aloud Books:
Take time to read to your student or have them read aloud to you. Read a different book each day. While reading the book point out concepts being taught. You may purchase these books or find them at your local library. Suggested things to discuss while reading the book:
- What is the main idea?
- What are three things new you learned?
- How does this book relate to what you are learning about?
| # | Book | Author | Lexile Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caribbean Dream | Rachel Isadora |
Module Outing:
Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.
| # | Outing |
|---|