Lesson 1: Overview ( Geography and Culture)
Jamaica’s Geography
- Students will identify the continent of North America on the World Map.
- Students will identify the country of Jamaica, and the Caribbean, its size, and geographic location within North America using maps.
- Students will note the capital of Jamaica and how to identify any country’s capital.
Jamaica’s Flag
- Students will learn about Jamaica’s flag.
- Students will learn what the colors and symbols on the flag represent.
- Students will create “straw flags” and color the flag coloring sheets.
Jamaica’s Culture
- Students will learn about aspects of Jamaica’s culture using pictures.
- Students will learn about Jamaican food, language, landforms, animals, agriculture, sports and popular figures.
- Students will learn about Jamaica’s most popular landform, several agricultural items specific to Jamaica, and the national dish.
Lesson 2: Overview (Historical Figures)
History of Jamaica
- Students will learn about the indigenous people of Jamaica.
- Students will learn about the invaders who colonized Jamaica.
- Students will learn the date of Jamaica’s independence.
Garvey, Nanny of the Maroons and Marley
- Students will learn about Marcus Garvey.
- Students will learn about Nanny of the Maroons.
- Students will learn about Bob Marley
Jamaica’s National Heroes Park
- Students will learn the original site plans of National Heroes Park.
- Students will learn about the layout and memorials within the park.
- Students will learn how the park was dedicated to national heroes in 1973.
Lesson 3: Overview (Music, Fashion, Language and Sports)
Music of Jamaica
- Students will learn the definition of genre in regards to music.
- Students will learn about various genres of music from Jamaica.
- Distinctions will be made among reggae, dancehall, calypso, roots, and soca music.
Fashions of Jamaica
- Students will learn and see images of Jamaican fashions.
- Students will learn the common color schemes of popular Jamaican fashions.
- Students will see and learn the traditional fashion styles of Jamaica.
Language of Jamaica
- Students will learn the name of the language widely spoken in Jamaica.
- Students will learn and practice the numbers from 1 to 10 in Patois.
- Students will learn and practice common phrases in Patois.
Sports of Jamaica
- Students will learn about the most popular sports in Jamaica.
- Students will learn how cricket differs from baseball.
- Students will learn about the historic Jamaican Bobsled Team.
