Grade 1 Social Studies — Term 3, Week 9
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn CAR SS T3 G1
Day 1: People We Look Up To
Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Recognise that the Caribbean has heroes and role models. |
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| Materials | Portrait pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | hero, brave, help, proud, role model |
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| Engage (starter) | "Who is someone you look up to?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: discuss what makes someone a hero; tap-to-reveal Caribbean people we admire. |
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| Plenary (close) | What makes someone a hero? |
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| Assessment | Describes a hero. |
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| Teacher notes | Broaden beyond one country. |
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Day 2: Brave Freedom Fighters
Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Recognise Caribbean people who fought for freedom. |
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| Materials | Portrait pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | freedom, brave, fight, free, hero |
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| Engage (starter) | "Who helped make our people free?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: meet Caribbean freedom fighters simply (e.g. Nanny, Toussaint, Bussa); tap-to-reveal freedom fighters. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name someone who fought for freedom. |
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| Assessment | Recognises freedom fighters. |
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| Teacher notes | Age-appropriate; region-wide examples. |
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Day 3: Caribbean Champions and Stars
Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Recognise Caribbean sports and music stars. |
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| Materials | Pictures of athletes/musicians |
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| Key vocabulary | champion, star, sport, music, proud |
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| Engage (starter) | "Which Caribbean stars make us proud?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: match Caribbean champions and stars to their talent; tap-to-reveal our stars. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a Caribbean star you admire. |
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| Assessment | Identifies role models. |
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| Teacher notes | Sport and music pride region-wide. |
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Day 4: Everyday Heroes
Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Recognise everyday people who help others. |
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| Materials | Community helper pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | helper, everyday, kind, care, hero |
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| Engage (starter) | "Who are the heroes around you every day?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: match everyday heroes (nurse, teacher, farmer, parent) to how they help; tap-to-reveal everyday heroes. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name an everyday hero in your life. |
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| Assessment | Recognises everyday heroes. |
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| Teacher notes | Honour ordinary helpers. |
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Day 5: Review: Great Caribbean People
Grade 1 Social Studies · Term 3, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Consolidate learning about heroes and role models. |
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| Materials | Portrait cards, review stations |
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| Key vocabulary | review, hero, champion, help |
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| Engage (starter) | "Caribbean heroes challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: hero-matching stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share who you look up to and why. |
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| Assessment | Station participation. |
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| Teacher notes | Inspire admiration and pride. |
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