primary social studies and tourism education for the bahamas

The series comprises six student books:

Book 1 Myself, my family, my school 978-1-405-86271-4Book 2 My community 978-1-405-86272-1Book 3 My island home 978-1-405-86273-8Book 4 The Bahamas, our country 978-1-405-86274-5Book 5 Neighbouring lands 978-1-405-86275-2Book 6 Bahamians, citizens of the world 978-1-405-86276-9

Primary Social Studies and Tourist Education for The Bahamas – developed in association with The Bahamas Ministry of Education.

Written by a team of experienced Bahamian teachers and teacher educators, this second edition retains the popular style and approach to Social Studies from the highly successful fi rst edition, while adding some great new features.

What’s new?

● Full curriculum coverage and the inclusion of new themes that have become part of the cultural and social awareness over recent years

● An activity-based approach, along with a striking new design and artwork including national symbols and map of The Bahamas, ensures student enjoyment while learning

● A key word glossary supports learning and helps develop new vocabulary

● A brand new companion website offers interactive learning support for students, teachers and parents. Don’t miss it!

www.pearsoncaribbean.com/bahamassocialstudies

Supported by a revised The School Atlas for The Commonwealth of The Bahamas: 978-1-408-2582-7

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This revised edition of Primary Social Studies and Tourism Education for The Bahamas has been developed and updated in association with The Ministry of Education, written by a team of experienced Bahamian teachers and teacher educators.

Book 1 covers the theme of ‘me’, exploring individuals at home and at school. Book 2 progresses on to the communities in which we live. In Book 3, classes are encouraged to look at the island on which they live, as well as how the people in other Bahamian islands live. Book 4 deals with The Bahamas as a country – its past and present, along with the important industry of tourism. Book 5 covers The Bahamas’ historical connections with the rest of the Caribbean and the world, looks at development in The Bahamas through education and organisational links, and introduces the industries, culture and people of other countries. Book 6 explores the Bahamian system of government, profi les more people and cultures from countries far and wide, and introduces students to important environmental topics. Each book now offers coverage of contemporary and signifi cant social themes such as the environment and the economy.

A new, colorful and user-friendly design offers easy access to content.

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A Find eight countries hidden in the

word square (reading up, down,

across and diagonally) and write

them down in your own exercise book.

All the countries were mentioned in

Theme Two of this book.

B. Match each definition in column 1 to the correct word in column 2.

Column 1

Column 2

Festival celebrated in Brazilecosystem

A heavy fall of snow and icecoffee

Person who is a native of AustraliaIris Festival

Special day for children in Japanfood

One of Brazil’s exports landlocked

One of the three things needed by all people avalanche

The top layer of the rainforest Carnival

Country that is surrounded by other countries aborigine

Practice of watering cropscanopy

Balanced community of plants and animals irrigation

C. Answer the following questions about the countries you studied in

Chapters 11–15:

1. Which of the four countries (Japan, Brazil, Switzerland, Australia) has the

largest population?

2. Which has the largest in area?

3. In which country is the highest mountain?

4. What is the capital city of each country?

5. What do we call the nationals of each country?

6. Which of these four countries would you like to visit? Why?

S U J I N L R O I L T

A W I N D I A C N O H

C A I C M A I J U S E

I C N T L U S A G R B

A L B R Z A S T S I A

M T R S I E U S R T H

A N A U S T R A L I A

J I Z M S O L L I P M

L D I A B J A P A N A

A E L C E T U I P N S

D N O I L A F B N A D

Theme 1 Our system of Government

Theme 2 What have you learnt?

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acid rain rain that has been polluted by various gases Act of Parliament Bill that has been officially approved to make it a law administration management of affairs anarchy a state of society without government or law

appeal take to a higher court aragonite fine limestone sand aspect (of slope) direction in which the slope faces atmosphere blanket of gases that surrounds the Earth Australian Aborigines people who lived in Australia before the European settlers arrived

avalanche huge slide of snow and ice ballot voting formbattery a grouping of guns Bill proposal in Parliament for a new law

budget an allowance of money Cabinet the Prime Minister and his or her ministers candidate someone who stands for election canopy the top umbrella-like layer of a rainforestcase law see common lawcommon law also known as case law, refers to that part of the law developed and applied by the Courts involving civil

and domestic matterscommunication sharing of ideas or information, or discussion between individuals or groupscomponent a small part of some larger item conserve protect and care for resources.constable rank in the police force constituency body of voters in a district

constitution document that sets out how a country should be governedconstitutional monarchy democratic government that has a king or queen as the head of state coroner an official who determines the cause of death

debate to discuss something debris the remains of anything that has been destroyeddefendant someone accused in court of a crimedissolve Parliament ends and an election is called

ecosystem a balanced community of plants and animals within a particular environment, for example a rainforest

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ecosystem

coffee

Iris Festival

food

landlocked

avalanche

Carnival

aborigine

canopy

irrigation

Answer the following questions about the countries you studied in

Which of the four countries (Japan, Brazil, Switzerland, Australia) has the

What do we call the nationals of each country?

Which of these four countries would you like to visit? Why?



New Words

Each theme ends with a ‘What have you learnt?’ section, which reinforces key concepts through additional activities.

A ‘New words’ glossary at the end of the book provides defi nitions to key terminology highlighted throughout the book.

Theme 1: MyselfIntroduction

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Land over 1500 metres

Sea of Japan

PacificOcean

H O N S H U

S H I K O K U

K Y U S H U

Yokohama

Sapporo

TokyoKyoto

OsakaKobeKawasaki

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H O K K A I D O

Facts about JapanArea 378 000 km²Population >127 millionLanguage JapaneseCapital city Tokyo N

�Mt Fuji3776 m

A bullet train passes in front of Mt Fuji in

Japan

1 1 A visit to Japan

Theme 1 Our system of GovernmentTheme 2 Other nations, other cultures

Like The Bahamas, Japan is a nation made up of many islands, but the cultures and ways of life of the two nations are very different. Japan lies in the western part of the north Pacific Ocean, off the east coast of mainland Asia. Scenery in Japan is varied, with mountains, volcanoes and plains, all surrounded by the sea.

Earthquakes are frequent in Japan. Earthquake tremors can shake buildings and houses, causing them to become damaged or destroyed. Despite this, there are many tall buildings in Japan. The highest building in Japan is the Tokyo Sky Tree (634 m). Architects and engineers make sure that the buildings can withstand

earthquakes by being flexible. A building made out of concrete only is more likely to collapse when there is an earthquake because the concrete will crack under pressure. Metals such as steel are considered as better materials because they can easily bend and are flexible, they can sway when hit by an

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earthquake but do not collapse as easily. In Japan, architects use concrete reinforced with steel to build tall structures.

However, there are also many Japanese homes that are made from wood and are no higher than two fl oors. This means when an earthquake strikes that there will be less falling debris. In most Japanese homes, there is a mixture of traditional and modern furniture. For example, many people sleep on a futon, a type of mattress that is laid out on the fl oor at night, then rolled up during the day. The fl oors are covered with straw matting called tatami. These are kept spotlessly clean, and everyone must take off their shoes as they enter the house. Rooms within a home can be separated by partitions called fusuma, which are sliding doors made from wood and paper. Fusuma are portable and easily removed, so you can change the shape of your room very easily!

An industrious nationJapan is one of the most developed and industrialised countries in the world. The standard of living in Japan is one of the highest in the world. The Bahamas has natural resources that have allowed it to develop a tourist industry, but Japan has few natural resources. So the people have learnt to manufacture goods that are exported all over the world.

We see many Japanese goods on sale in The Bahamas – cameras, music players, TVs, computers, cars. Other Japanese exports include ships, heavy machinery, lorries, steel, textiles, fi sh products and art objects. Most of the large-scale manufacturing companies are in the cities, but there are also many small factories scattered all over the country.

Lots of our goods are manufactured in Japan.

Do you or your family have any items made in Japan?

Tokyo skyscrapers

A visit to Japan

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Symbols are included next to relevant activities to assist with identifi cation of the activity type and other resources that may be needed.

Accompanying student and teacher support is offered for each level on the companion website: www.pearson.com/caribbean/bahamassocialstudies

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In-text activities are included in each chapter encouraging students to pause and revise key concepts, as well as extend their knowledge with projects or research.

Land over 1500 metresLand over 1500 metresLand over 1500 metres

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Each book is fi lled with colourful, relevant photos, illustrations and maps.

than two fl oors. This means when an earthquake . In most

Japanese homes, there is a mixture of traditional and modern furniture. For example, many people

, a type of mattress that is laid out on the fl oor at night, then rolled up during the day. The fl oors are covered with straw matting called tatami. These are kept spotlessly clean, and everyone must take off their shoes as they enter the house. Rooms within a home can be separated by partitions called fusuma, which are sliding doors fusuma, which are sliding doors fusuma

are portable and easily removed, so you can change the shape of your room very easily!

Japan is one of the most developed and industrialised countries in the world. The standard of living in Japan is one of the highest in the world. The Bahamas has natural resources that have allowed it to develop a tourist industry, but Japan has few natural resources. So the people have learnt to manufacture goods that are

We see many Japanese goods on sale in The Bahamas – cameras, music players, TVs, computers, cars. Other Japanese exports include ships, heavy machinery, lorries, steel, textiles, fi sh products and art objects. Most of the large-scale manufacturing companies are in the cities, but there are also many small factories



Tokyo skyscrapers

!!? Do you or your family have any items made in Japan?

Key terminology is highlighted in bold colour throughout, with defi nitions in the ‘New words’ section at the back of the book.

!?

Refers you to the School Atlas for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

For activities where students need to create a list for sharing with the rest of the class.

For activities that encourage whole class discussion to respond to an issue.

Students may be asked to work together on a group or class project.


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Land over 1500 metres

Sea of Japan

PacificOcean

H O N S H U

S H I K O K U

K Y U S H U

Yokohama

Sapporo

TokyoKyoto

OsakaKobeKawasaki

0 500 km

H O K K A I D O

Facts about JapanArea 378 000 km²Population >127 millionLanguage JapaneseCapital city Tokyo N

�Mt Fuji3776 m

A bullet train passes in front of Mt Fuji in

Japan

1 1 A visit to Japan

Theme 1 Our system of GovernmentTheme 2 Other nations, other cultures

Like The Bahamas, Japan is a nation made up of many islands, but the cultures and ways of life of the two nations are very different. Japan lies in the western part of the north Pacific Ocean, off the east coast of mainland Asia. Scenery in Japan is varied, with mountains, volcanoes and plains, all surrounded by the sea.

Earthquakes are frequent in Japan. Earthquake tremors can shake buildings and houses, causing them to become damaged or destroyed. Despite this, there are many tall buildings in Japan. The highest building in Japan is the Tokyo Sky Tree (634 m). Architects and engineers make sure that the buildings can withstand

earthquakes by being flexible. A building made out of concrete only is more likely to collapse when there is an earthquake because the concrete will crack under pressure. Metals such as steel are considered as better materials because they can easily bend and are flexible, they can sway when hit by an


earthquake but do not collapse as easily. In Japan, architects use concrete reinforced with steel to build tall structures.

However, there are also many Japanese homes that are made from wood and are no higher than two fl oors. This means when an earthquake strikes that there will be less falling debris. In most Japanese homes, there is a mixture of traditional and modern furniture. For example, many people sleep on a futon, a type of mattress that is laid out on the fl oor at night, then rolled up during the day. The fl oors are covered with straw matting called tatami. These are kept spotlessly clean, and everyone must take off their shoes as they enter the house. Rooms within a home can be separated by partitions called fusuma, which are sliding doors made from wood and paper. Fusuma are portable and easily removed, so you can change the shape of your room very easily!

An industrious nationJapan is one of the most developed and industrialised countries in the world. The standard of living in Japan is one of the highest in the world. The Bahamas has natural resources that have allowed it to develop a tourist industry, but Japan has few natural resources. So the people have learnt to manufacture goods that are exported all over the world.

We see many Japanese goods on sale in The Bahamas – cameras, music players, TVs, computers, cars. Other Japanese exports include ships, heavy machinery, lorries, steel, textiles, fi sh products and art objects. Most of the large-scale manufacturing companies are in the cities, but there are also many small factories scattered all over the country.



Tokyo skyscrapers

A visit to Japan

!?

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Symbols are included next to relevant activities to assist with identifi cation of the activity type and other resources that may be needed.

Accompanying student and teacher support is offered for each level on the companion website: www.pearson.com/caribbean/bahamassocialstudies

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In-text activities are included in each chapter encouraging students to pause and revise key concepts, as well as extend their knowledge with projects or research.

Land over 1500 metresLand over 1500 metresLand over 1500 metres

K Y U S H UK Y U S H UK Y U S H UK Y U S H UK Y U S H U 0 500 km

Each book is fi lled with colourful, relevant photos, illustrations and maps.

than two fl oors. This means when an earthquake . In most

Japanese homes, there is a mixture of traditional and modern furniture. For example, many people

, a type of mattress that is laid out on the fl oor at night, then rolled up during the day. The fl oors are covered with straw matting called tatami. These are kept spotlessly clean, and everyone must take off their shoes as they enter the house. Rooms within a home can be separated by partitions called fusuma, which are sliding doors fusuma, which are sliding doors fusuma

are portable and easily removed, so you can change the shape of your room very easily!

Japan is one of the most developed and industrialised countries in the world. The standard of living in Japan is one of the highest in the world. The Bahamas has natural resources that have allowed it to develop a tourist industry, but Japan has few natural resources. So the people have learnt to manufacture goods that are

We see many Japanese goods on sale in The Bahamas – cameras, music players, TVs, computers, cars. Other Japanese exports include ships, heavy machinery, lorries, steel, textiles, fi sh products and art objects. Most of the large-scale manufacturing companies are in the cities, but there are also many small factories



Tokyo skyscrapers

!!? Do you or your family have any items made in Japan?

Key terminology is highlighted in bold colour throughout, with defi nitions in the ‘New words’ section at the back of the book.

!?

Refers you to the School Atlas for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

For activities where students need to create a list for sharing with the rest of the class.

For activities that encourage whole class discussion to respond to an issue.

Students may be asked to work together on a group or class project.


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Theme 1 Myself

There are many islands in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

3 My country

c What is the name of your island? c What is the name of your country?

I live in The Bahamas.I am proud to be a Bahamian.Bahamians are friendly people.I have friends from other islands.






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Theme 1 Looking around us

Some places change quickly.Other places change slowly.

9 Changes over time

People make changes all the time. Communities grow.New places are built. New roads are made. The trees and plants grow and die.


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Theme 1 People who live on my island

1. What are some of the words, sayings or stories that are special to your island?

2. In groups, write and act out a skit using the dialect of your island.

The symbols of our nation

Special ways of speaking

Have you heard the saying in the picture said before?It is something Bahamian people believe.It is written here the way we speak in The Bahamas. Our way of talking is another part of our way of life. This is our dialect.We also have to learn English and to speak it well.This will help us to understand people from many places in the world. It will also help tourists understand us.

11 The symbols of our nationThe Bahamas has been an independent country since 1973. We have our own government and laws. We have our own national anthem, written by Timothy Gibson.Let’s sing it together:

March On, Bahamaland

Lift up your head to the rising sun, Bahamaland;March on to glory, your bright banners waving high;See how the world marks the manner of your bearing!Pledge to excel through love and unity.Pressing onward, march together to a common loftier goal;Steady sunward, though the weather hide the wide and treach’rous shoal,Lift up your head to the rising sun, Bahamaland;’Til the road you’ve trod Lead unto your God,March on, Bahamaland!

Each island has its own way of speaking, and its own tales and beliefs.

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The Bahamas, our countrySupported by a revised The School Atlas for The Commonwealth of The Bahamas: 978-1-408-2582-7



Theme 1 Finding out about our country

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Planet EarthThe planet Earth is spherical in shape. The classroom globe is a model of the planet. Just as the globe rotates around an imaginary line that joins the North Pole to the South Pole, planet Earth rotates in the same way.

1 Where is The Bahamas?

Eastern hemisphere and western hemisphere



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Neighbouring landsNeighbouring lands

Primary Social Studies and Tourism Education for The Bahamas – developed in association with The Bahamas Ministry of Education.

Written by a team of experienced Bahamian teachers and teacher educators, this second edition retains the popular style and approach to Social Studies from the highly successful first edition, while adding some great new features.

What’s new?

l Full curriculum coverage and the inclusion of new themes that have become part of the cultural and social awareness over recent years

l An activity-based approach, along with a striking new design and artwork including national symbols and map of The Bahamas, ensures student enjoyment while learning

l A key word glossary supports learning and helps develop new vocabulary

l A brand new companion website offers interactive learning support for students, teachers and parents. Don’t miss it!




Theme 1 Historical connections

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4 Early connections with America

The people in The Bahamas have always been closely associated with America. In 1629, King Charles I of England gave the lands of the American Carolinas and The Bahamas to his chief legal adviser, Attorney-General Sir Robert Heath. By this grant, these lands became British territories.

In those early years, settlers in The Bahamas looked to settlers in North America for advice, help and trade. Settlers King Charles I

of England

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MASSACHUSETTS

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NORTH CAROLINA

SOUTH CAROLINA

CUBA

Florida



Primary Social Studies and Tourism Education for The Bahamas – developed in association with The Bahamas Ministry of Education.

Written by a team of experienced Bahamian teachers and teacher educators, this second edition retains the popular style and approach to Social Studies from the highly successful first edition, while adding some great new features.

What’s new?

l Full curriculum coverage and the inclusion of new themes that have become part of the cultural and social awareness over recent years

l An activity-based approach, along with a striking new design and artwork including national symbols and map of The Bahamas, ensures student enjoyment while learning

l A key word glossary supports learning and helps develop new vocabulary

l A brand new companion website offers interactive learning support for students, teachers and parents. Don’t miss it!


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Theme 1 Our system of government

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The Royal Bahamas Defence ForceThe Royal Bahamas Defence Force is another body that helps to enforce our laws. It was created in 1979 by an Act of Parliament. The two main aims of this force are:

to protect our fi shing grounds from foreign poachers to prevent drugs coming into or passing through the islands of

The Bahamas.

1. Find out the telephone numbers you would need to dial to get help in the following situations.

You come home after a short vacation to fi nd that your house has been burgled.

You see smoke rising from a shop that is closed for the day.

You visit your grandmother and she is suddenly taken ill. You are in a car that collides with a bus. You are the only

person who is not injured. Early in the morning, you see some men on a boat acting very

suspiciously.

2. Make an illustrated classroom display of the things done by members of our police force to ensure that we are safe and secure.


School Atlas

BahamasBahamasfor The Commonwealth of The

School Atlas for The Commonwealth of The Bahamas revised and updated in association with the Ministry of Education

● Includes more full-colour images, current data from the Department of Statistics and up-to-date maps, including new physical maps for all continents.

● Highlights social and environmental issues affecting The Bahamas, with supporting data and interpretation.

● Provides resource material to support the schools’ textbook course, Primary Social Studies and Tourism for The Bahamas.

Don’t miss:● 2010 census data providing updates on topics such as population and tourism.

● New detail on maps specifi c to The Bahamas, including new major airports and roads.

● More examples of national heroes, updated information on the solar systems and expanded material on time zones.

Revised

editionSchool Atlas

BahamasBahamasfor The Commonwealth of The

School Atlas for The Commonwealth of The Bahamas revised and updated in association with the Ministry of Education

● Includes more full-colour images, current data from the Department of Statistics and up-to-date maps, including new physical maps for all continents.

● Highlights social and environmental issues affecting The Bahamas, with supporting data and interpretation.

● Provides resource material to support the schools’ textbook course, Primary Social Studies and Tourism for The Bahamas.

Don’t miss:● 2010 census data providing updates on topics such as population and tourism.

● New detail on maps specifi c to The Bahamas, including new major airports and roads.

● More examples of national heroes, updated information on the solar systems and expanded material on time zones.


Revised

editionAvailable now from all major bookstores

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ISBN 9781408258279

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ContributorsFirst edition team: Series Editor: Mike Morrissey Project Coordinator: John BurrowsAuthor team: Lisa Bain, Jacqueline Burrows, Elma Garraway, Jenny Hutcheson, Gloria Miller, Angela Morley, Elvia Rolle, Mildred Pickstock, Karen Simms, Helen Simmons, Joan Sturrup and Francina ThurstonRevision team:Project Coordinator: Lonice P. HartAuthor team: Veronica Campbell, Annie Colebrook, Vernita Davis, Sandy Edwards, Fanette Francis, Valdarine Kemp, Florence McCoy,

Beatrice Moxey, Shantel Paul, Garnell Powell, Joan Patricia Rolle and Delores Storr-BullardMinistry of Education Offi cials: Ministers of Education: The Hon. T. Desmond Bannister (2009-2012) and The Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald (current) Mrs. Elma Garraway, Mr. Lionel Sands, Mr. Ross Smith, Ms. Verona Seymour , Mr. Clarence Clare, Dr. Francina Thurston, Mr. Edgar Arnette and Communication Section, Department of Education, The Bahamas, Glenda Rolle and the Family Life and Health Unit, Department of Education, The Bahamas.

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