Lesson 1: Overview (Geography and Culture)
Students will explore the map of Jamaica and its surrounding geography.
- Students will locate the 7 continents on the map.
- Students will locate Jamaica and the Caribbean Sea on the map.
- Students will locate Jamaica’s capital on the map.
Students will explore the Jamaican Flag
- Students will learn about the Jamaican flag.
- Students will learn what the colors of the flag represent.
- Students will complete flag coloring sheets.
- Students will learn about Jamaica’s national crest.
Students will explore the culture of Jamaica and the prominent leaders of Jamaica.
- Students will learn about Jamaican culture using pictures.
- Students will learn about the food, language, and agriculture of Jamaica.
- Students will learn and explore the people of Jamaica including Marcus Garvey and Bob Marley.
Lesson 2: Overview (Geography and Animals)
Students will explore National Parks in Jamaica.
- Students will be able to identify two National Parks in Jamaica.
- Students will learn about the National Heroes Park and Samuel’s Bay National MarinePark.
- Students will learn about Michael Manley and Jamaica’s independence.
Students will explore famous landmarks and landforms.
- Students will explore the Rio Minho River.
- Students will explore Dunn’s River Falls and Park.
- Students will explore the Mystic Mountain Rainforest Park.
Students will learn facts about native animals and Jamaica’s national symbols.
- Students will identify native animals and their features in Jamaica.
- Students will identify Jamaica’s national flower, fruit, and animal.
Lesson 3: Overview (Language and Festivals)
Students will learn about the language in Jamaica.
- Students will learn that the national language is English.
- Students will learn that the preferred home language is Patois.
- Students will learn the origins of the Patois dialect.
Students will learn to count and speak common phrases in Patois.
- Students will learn to count 1-10 in Patois.
- Students will practice speaking in Patois.
- Students will learn common phrases in Patois.
Students will learn about the people and popular festivals in Jamaica.
- Students will learn about the history of Reggae music and its founder along with popular festivals.
- Students will review a recipe and learn how to make Jamaican Fried dumplings also known as Johnny Cakes.
- Students will learn about the different types of festivals in Jamaica.
