| Objectives | Students will be able to: (1) explain why we should not litter; (2) identify ways to keep the environment clean; (3) make a “Clean Jamaica” poster. |
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| Materials | Pictures of littered vs clean areas, poster paper, markers. |
| Key vocabulary | litter, clean, environment, recycle, protect |
| Engage (starter) | (10 min) Show a picture of a beautiful beach and a littered gully. “Which one do you like? How can we help?” |
| Develop (main) | (35 min) 1. Discuss that litter hurts animals, looks ugly, and can cause floods. 2. Brainstorm: put trash in bins, recycle, don’t drop it. 3. Make a poster with a slogan: “Keep Jamaica Clean – Put Litter in the Bin!” 4. Draw a picture of a clean environment. 5. Practise picking up “litter” (paper balls) in a class clean-up game. |
| Plenary (close) | (10 min) Hang posters around school; class chant “Don’t drop it, bin it!” |
| Assessment | Poster includes a clear message; child can state why litter is bad. |
| Teacher notes | Could do a mini clean-up of the playground. |
| Objectives | Students will be able to: (1) name ways to care for plants (water, sunlight); (2) name ways to care for animals (food, water, shelter); (3) draw a cared-for plant or animal. |
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| Materials | Potted plant, picture of a pet, drawing paper, crayons. |
| Key vocabulary | care, water, sunlight, pet, feed |
| Engage (starter) | (10 min) Show a healthy potted plant. “What does this plant need to grow? Water and sunshine! We must take care of living things.” |
| Develop (main) | (35 min) 1. Discuss what plants need: water, soil, sun. 2. Discuss pet care: food, water, love, vet. 3. Draw a picture of a plant being watered or a pet being fed. 4. Write a sentence: “I care for ____ by ____.” 5. Share drawings. |
| Plenary (close) | (10 min) “Care Pledge”: children promise to help care for a plant or pet at home. |
| Assessment | Drawing and sentence accurate; child can name one way to care. |
| Teacher notes | If possible, have a class pet (fish) or plant to care for ongoing. |
| Objectives | Students will be able to: (1) name types of weather (sunny, rainy, cloudy); (2) describe the rainy and dry seasons; (3) dress a paper doll for the weather. |
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| Materials | Weather pictures, paper dolls, clothing cut-outs, weather chart. |
| Key vocabulary | weather, sunny, rainy, season, dry, wet |
| Engage (starter) | (10 min) Look outside: “What’s the weather? Let’s put it on our chart.” |
| Develop (main) | (35 min) 1. Review weather types and that Jamaica has a rainy and dry season. 2. Discuss what we wear in each season. 3. Dress a paper doll for a rainy day and a sunny day. 4. Draw a weather picture and write: “Today the weather is ____.” 5. Sing a weather song. |
| Plenary (close) | (10 min) Weather report: volunteer acts as weather reporter. |
| Assessment | Doll dressed correctly; sentence matches weather. |
| Teacher notes | Connect to safety in weather (hurricane awareness). |
| Objectives | Students will be able to: (1) name community helpers (police, nurse, firefighter, teacher); (2) match them to their tools; (3) say “thank you” to a helper. |
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| Materials | Helper cards, tool cards, thank-you card paper. |
| Key vocabulary | helper, police, nurse, firefighter, teacher, tools |
| Engage (starter) | (10 min) “Who helps us when we are sick? A nurse! Who keeps us safe? Police!” |
| Develop (main) | (35 min) 1. Review helpers and tools: nurse – thermometer, firefighter – hose. 2. Play “Who am I?” guessing game. 3. Draw a helper and write: “Thank you, ____, for ____.” 4. Make a thank-you card to give to a helper at school (e.g., the nurse or caretaker). 5. Deliver cards as a class. |
| Plenary (close) | (10 min) Return to class and reflect: “How did it feel to say thank you?” |
| Assessment | Card includes a helper and a reason; matching game correct. |
| Teacher notes | Promote gratitude. |
| Objectives | Students will be able to: (1) consolidate learning about Jamaica, heroes, celebrations, environment; (2) share their portfolio; (3) celebrate with a Jamaican-themed party. |
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| Materials | Portfolios, Jamaican music, simple snacks (e.g., fruit, juice), decorations. |
| Key vocabulary | review |
| Engage (starter) | (10 min) Circle time: “What did you love learning about this term?” |
| Develop (main) | (35 min) 1. Review portfolios; select a best piece. 2. Share with the class. 3. Jamaican-themed mini-party: play reggae, enjoy a small snack, wave flags. 4. Class game: “Jamaica Bingo” with symbols, foods, heroes. 5. Award “Jamaica Expert” certificates. |
| Plenary (close) | (10 min) Sing the National Anthem and a goodbye song. |
| Assessment | Participation in review and celebration. |
| Teacher notes | Send portfolios home with a note. |