Grade 1 Social Studies — Term 3, Week 5
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn CAR SS T3 G1
Day 1: Flags of the Caribbean
Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Recognise that each Caribbean country has its own flag. |
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| Materials | Flag cards, map |
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| Key vocabulary | flag, country, colour, symbol, Caribbean |
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| Engage (starter) | "How many flags do you know?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: match Caribbean flags to their countries; find your own; tap-to-reveal Caribbean flags. |
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| Plenary (close) | Point to your country's flag. |
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| Assessment | Recognises flags. |
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| Teacher notes | Teacher anchors on own country. |
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Day 2: Colours and Symbols on Flags
Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Describe that flag colours and symbols have meaning. |
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| Materials | Flag cards |
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| Key vocabulary | colour, symbol, meaning, proud, flag |
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| Engage (starter) | "What do the colours on a flag mean?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: match flag colours to simple meanings; tap-to-reveal what flags stand for. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a colour on your flag. |
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| Assessment | Describes flag meaning. |
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| Teacher notes | Keep meanings simple. |
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Day 3: National Birds, Flowers and Trees
Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Recognise national symbols across the Caribbean. |
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| Materials | Symbol pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | national, bird, flower, tree, symbol |
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| Engage (starter) | "What plant or animal stands for your country?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: match countries to national birds, flowers, and trees; tap-to-reveal natural symbols. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a national symbol of your country. |
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| Assessment | Identifies national symbols. |
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| Teacher notes | Draw examples from several islands. |
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Day 4: Songs That Make Us Proud
Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Recognise that countries have anthems and proud songs. |
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| Materials | Anthem clips |
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| Key vocabulary | anthem, song, proud, stand, country |
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| Engage (starter) | "What song do we sing for our country?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: listen to Caribbean anthems; discuss standing proudly; tap-to-reveal national songs. |
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| Plenary (close) | When do we sing the national anthem? |
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| Assessment | Recognises anthems. |
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| Teacher notes | Respect for national songs. |
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Day 5: Review: Flags and Symbols
Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Consolidate Caribbean flags and symbols. |
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| Materials | Flag cards, review stations |
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| Key vocabulary | review, flag, symbol, national |
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| Engage (starter) | "Caribbean symbols challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: flag and symbol matching stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name two things that stand for your country. |
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| Assessment | Station participation. |
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| Teacher notes | Pride in national symbols. |
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