Jamaica Primary Social Studies

Workbooks

3-LEVEL COURSE Student’s Book

P

Workbooks can be used independently with any course, or to support the student books both in and out of class.

Workbook

P

They provide regular opportunities for revision and exam practice.

Student’s Book eBook

P

Free Online Classroom Resources

P

Free Material for teachers:

FREE TEACHER RESOURCES ONLINE

PP Free online teacher’s resources will be available to download with this course, offering unit-by-unit additional subject knowledge and support for teachers

FREE CLASSROOM MATERIAL AVAILABLE

PP Free classroom poster will be available for this series

About the authors: Eulie Mantock and Trineta Fendall are experienced Jamaican primary teachers and writers. Eulie Mantock has gained multiple awards for excellence in teaching by the Jamaica Teaching council. Her students have achieved excellent results and government scholarships whilst she piloted materials for this course.

Trineta Fendall was administrator during the piloting of the NSC, and has trained teachers for full implementation of the NSC at primary level.

Clare Eastland is an experienced social studies teacher, trainer and writer.

JAMAICA PRIMARY SOCIAL STUDIES

Student’s Book

Workbook

Grade 4

9781380008510

9781380019035

Grade 5

9781380008527

9781380019042

Grade 6

9781380008534

9781380019059

I S B N 978-1-380-03905-7

www.macmillan-caribbean.com /macmillancaribbean

9

781380 039057

Student-centred approach aligned directly to the National Standards Curriculum

@MacCaribbean

www.macmillan-caribbean.com /macmillancaribbean @MacCaribbean

Develops 21st century skills through wide-ranging activities and research projects

Digital citizenship tips develop and promote safe and ethical online skills

Structure of the Student’s books: • Each unit is arranged in curriculum order to assist teachers and content is organised around curriculum focus questions and objectives, with many group-based activities

Within every unit: Case studies and Did you know? boxes relate concepts to real world issues, ensuring a deeper understanding of the social sciences and Jamaican culture

Research tasks encourage DC independent learning and develop critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills

DC

Digital Citizenship tips ensure students are aware of the ethical, social, cultural and legal issues and implications surrounding the use of technology and can practise online safety and ethical behaviour

• Each student’s book offers a glossary at the back encouraging independent learning and a greater understanding of vocabulary and concepts

At the beginning of each unit: • Syllabus theme is highlighted to give context and make students aware of connections between units • Focus question, key terms, and objectives from the syllabus

New and updated look packed with a range of different materials, illustrations and photographs to stimulate and engage learners

Fact boxes highlight key terms, concepts or information

A wide-range of activities focus on student-led learning through research, analysis and hands-on creative tasks

Group activities encourage collaboration and communication, with tips provided to explain the need for compromise, inclusion and respect

DC Links to other subjects icon indicates cross-curricular learning that incorporates the STEAM subjects

DC Stimulus questions prompt class discussion and stimulate thinking on topics before students go on to learn about the topic in class

DC ICT objectives are incorporated into numerous activities, ensuring students are well-prepared for modern day life and work

At the end of each unit:

Assessment Questions The end of every unit offers a series of assessment questions:

• An extension activity to stretch students

PP 10 multiple choice questions to check student knowledge

• A summary to consolidate learning

PP 2 PEP-style longer questions to help assess students’ level of understanding and prepare them for their exams

Structure of the Student’s books: •

•

Each unit is arranged in curriculum order to assist teachers and content is organised around curriculum focus questions and objectives, with many group-based activities

•

Case studies and Did you know? boxes relate concepts to real world issues, ensuring a deeper understanding of the social sciences and Jamaican culture

Research tasks encourage DC independent learning and develop critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills

DC

Digital Citizenship tips ensure students are aware of the ethical, social, cultural and legal issues and implications surrounding the use of technology and can practise online safety and ethical behaviour

Each student’s book offers a glossary at the back encouraging independent learning and a greater understanding of vocabulary and concepts

At the beginning of each unit: •

Within every unit:

Syllabus theme is highlighted to give context and make students aware of connections between units Focus question, key terms, and objectives from the syllabus

New and updated look packed with a range of different materials, illustrations and photographs to stimulate and engage learners

Fact boxes highlight key terms, concepts or information

A wide-range of activities focus on student-led learning through research, analysis and hands-on creative tasks

Group activities encourage collaboration and communication, with tips provided to explain the need for compromise, inclusion and respect

DC Links to other subjects icon indicates cross-curricular learning that incorporates the STEAM subjects

DC Stimulus questions prompt class discussion and stimulate thinking on topics before students go on to learn about the topic in class

DC ICT objectives are incorporated into numerous activities, ensuring students are well-prepared for modern day life and work

At the end of each unit:

Assessment Questions The end of every unit offers a series of assessment questions:

•

An extension activity to stretch students

PP 10 multiple choice questions to check student knowledge

•

A summary to consolidate learning

PP 2 PEP-style longer questions to help assess students’ level of understanding and prepare them for their exams

Workbooks

3-LEVEL COURSE Student’s Book

P

Workbooks can be used independently with any course, or to support the student books both in and out of class.

Workbook

P

They provide regular opportunities for revision and exam practice.

Student’s Book eBook

P

Free Online Classroom Resources

P

Free Material for teachers:

FREE TEACHER RESOURCES ONLINE

PP Free online teacher’s resources will be available to download with this course, offering unit-by-unit additional subject knowledge and support for teachers

FREE CLASSROOM MATERIAL AVAILABLE

PP Free classroom poster will be available for this series

About the authors: Eulie Mantock and Trineta Fendall are experienced Jamaican primary teachers and writers. Eulie Mantock has gained multiple awards for excellence in teaching by the Jamaica Teaching council. Her students have achieved excellent results and government scholarships whilst she piloted materials for this course.

Trineta Fendall was administrator during the piloting of the NSC, and has trained teachers for full implementation of the NSC at primary level.

Clare Eastland is an experienced social studies teacher, trainer and writer.

JAMAICA PRIMARY SOCIAL STUDIES

Student’s Book

Workbook

Grade 4

9781380008510

9781380019035

Grade 5

9781380008527

9781380019042

Grade 6

9781380008534

9781380019059

I S B N 978-1-380-03905-7

www.macmillan-caribbean.com /macmillancaribbean

9

781380 039057

Student-centred approach aligned directly to the National Standards Curriculum

@MacCaribbean

www.macmillan-caribbean.com /macmillancaribbean @MacCaribbean

Develops 21st century skills through wide-ranging activities and research projects

Digital citizenship tips develop and promote safe and ethical online skills