SCHEME OF WORK - Tunapuna Secondary School: Social …



SCHEME OF WORKSOCIAL STUDIES: FORM 4TERM 1: (03 SEPTEMBER 2015 – 11 DECEMBER 2015)PERIODS PER WEEK: 6TEACHER: ANN MAUREEN SAMM-REGISWEEKTHEME/ TOPICOBJECTIVESRESOURCESEVALUATIONWeek 1-2Sept 03-Oct18INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY Historical ContextCaribbean IndividualBrain’s importanceCultureArtformsValuesDecision-makingSelf-esteemHuman Life CycleThe student should be able to:Give a definition of an “individual”Describe the stages and characteristics of the human life cycleExplain the uniqueness of individualsDiscuss the roles of the individual in the family, school and the wider communityDiscuss the effect/impact of the environment on the individualAccount for the cultural diversity of the Caribbean region and explain how this has influenced the Caribbean individualTextbooks:Modules in Social Studies (Ramsewak and Umraw)CSEC Social Studies (Waterman and Fisher)Social Studies for CSEC (Buckle-Scott, Davis Morrison, Jaimungalsingh, Lunt)Social Studies Essentials for CSEC (Sandy)Social Studies Revision Guide (Fisher)Social Studies for CSEC Study Guide (Buckle-Scott, Davis Morrison, Jaimungalsingh, Lunt)InternetVideo clipsSS webpageComputer/laptopProjectorWhiteboard markers/eraserQuiz comprising T/F, matching and Short answer questionsCrossword PuzzleWeek 3-4Sept 21-Oct02Sept 24: Republic DayINDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY THE FAMILY FUNCTIONS OF THE FAMILYThe student should be able to:Define “family”Discuss the origins of the familyIdentify the types of families in the Caribbean (nuclear, extended, sibling, single-parent)Discuss the various types of unions (legal marriage, consensual or common law, monogamy, visiting relationships)Discuss the advantages & disadvantages of the nuclear and extended familyConduct Research and Enquiry into the Family (Family Tree)Discuss the effects of family size on membersDiscuss the functions of the family (reproduction/procreation, socialization, economic cooperation, support, security/protection)TextbooksInternetVideo clipsSS webpageComputer/laptopProjectorWhiteboard markers/eraserQuiz comprising MCQs, T/F and Short answer questionsIndividual Assignment: Family TreePast paper questionsWeek 5-6Oct 05-Oct 16INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY FAMILY STRUCTUREPREPARING FOR PARENTHOODSOCIAL ISSUES AFFECTING CARIBBEAN FAMILY LIFECULTURAL DIVERSITYThe student should be able to:Distinguish between conjugal and consanguineDefine related terms and concepts: (kinship, status, monogamy, polyandry, polygyny, polygamy, endogamy, exogamy, patriarchial, matriarchial, patrifocal, matrifocal, patrilineal, matrilineal, bilineal, bigamy, incest, marriage, legal separation, divorce, annulment, alimony, sibling, inheritance)Define “household”Differentiate between family and householdDiscuss the influence of slavery and indentureship on family structureDiscuss European and Amerindian influences on marriageIdentify the roles and responsibilities of family membersDiscuss changes in the roles and responsibilities of men and women in the Caribbean family (causes & effects)Discuss social issues affecting Caribbean familiesTextbooksInternetVideo clipsSS webpageComputer/laptopProjectorWhiteboard markers/eraserWord/meaningGroup posters on social issues affecting family lifePast paper questionsWeek 7 - 8Oct 19-Oct 30Oct 30: Achievement DayINDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY GROUPSSOCIAL INSTITUTIONSThe student should be able to: Define related terms and concepts (primary, secondary, formal, informal, peer, interest, voluntary, involuntary, membership, culture, institution, social control, folkways, norms, mores, laws)Discuss the main characteristics of groupsDefine cohesion and explain how it is achievedDefine social interaction List the main characteristics of institutionsList the various types of institutionsDiscuss the main functions of institutions List the various types of leaders and their main characteristicsTextbooksInternetVideo clipsSS webpageComputer/laptopProjectorWhiteboard markers/eraserPast paper questionsWeek 9-11Nov 02-Nov 20Nov 6: Divali ProgrammeINDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY GOVERNMENT The student should be able to:Give a definition of relevant termsOutline how a bill becomes a lawExplain the electoral processCompare electoral systemsDiscuss the preparation for and factors influencing voter participation in, and outcome of, electionsDescribe the various types of Government Discuss the functions of governmentOutline the structure of governmentCompare systems of governmentIdentify major human rights (UN)Discuss citizens and citizenshipExplain what is a constitutionDiscuss the meaning of good governanceNewspapersInternet resourcesParty manifestosDiscussionRole PlayLectureQuizPast paper questionsWeek 12-13Nov 23-Dec 04EXAMSDec08All marks due to form teachersDec10Reports to be submitted to the officeDec 11END OF TERM ................
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