The Caribbean Sea

1. The Caribbean Sea Multimedia presentation group 7

2. The Caribbean Sea

3. The Caribbean SeaGraphic Organizer

4. Ocean Coastline Import Charts Maps Books DRA LRD Resources Strategy Demonstrated Vocabulary List The Caribbean Sea Text Selection The Caribbean Sea Unit Description & Rationale Authentic Summative Formative Special Features Poems Lesson Plans Assessment and Rubrics • Sense of Place Pollution • Coral Reefs

5. The Caribbean SeaUnit description This unit will be taught to Form One students during the third term. This unit deals with the Caribbean Sea. It focuses on identifying its location in relation to Trinidad and Tobago and the rest of the world, its importance for trade, communication and tourism, how its resources are depleted and polluted.

6. The Caribbean SeaUnit description Continued Additionally, the unit will look at conservation strategies which can be used to protect and prevent further damage or degradation to its marine life and its ecosystems.

7. The Caribbean SeaRationale This unit entitled the Caribbean Sea is of great relevance in the Social Studies Syllabus. It will draw on the Form One students’ prior knowledge of the sea, pollution and map skills. Moreover, it will help these students to obtain information about the importance of our marine environment (the Caribbean Sea) and as such they would learn to appreciate the need to prevent pollution and the depletion of its natural resources.

8. The Caribbean SeaRationale Continued Furthermore, it is important not only to Trinidad and Tobago but the entire Caribbean region. Most islands of the Caribbean are heavily dependent on tourism as a source of income and many of its ports are located along the coastal area of the Caribbean Sea. There are many recreational activities which are linked to tourism which are enjoyed by users of the Caribbean Sea: fishing, water skiing, surfing, kayaking, and powerboat racing (Great Race).

9. The Caribbean SeaRationale Continued The Caribbean Sea is known for its beautiful coral gardens which are being damaged because of pollution by man. Additionally, the Caribbean Sea contains many species of fish which are caught for food and recreation but these fishes are also being killed because of pollution. The Caribbean Sea is an important route for sea traffic as many vessels visit the island for pleasure and trade. It is an important link in the communication network.

10. The Caribbean SeaRationale Continued Many people sail the Caribbean Sea to relax and enjoy its natural and soothing beauty. Therefore, it is necessary to employ conservation strategies to protect and preserve the natural wonder that is the Caribbean Sea. At the end of the unit lessons, it is hoped that the Form One students will have a greater understanding of the use and importance of the Caribbean Sea. Consequently, they will recognize the need to value and promote the proper use and care of our marine environment and ecosystems.

11. The Caribbean SeaRationale Continued This unit will incorporate teaching and learning strategies that will facilitate the development of the students’ literacy skills. Finally, the teaching of this Social Studies unit will help students to be responsible citizens of the local, national and global communities.

12. The Caribbean SeaGeneral Objectives The student will be able to: • Know where the Caribbean Sea is located in relation to Trinidad and Tobago, and the rest of the world. • Understand the benefits derived from the use of the Caribbean Sea for trade and tourism. • Recognize the dangers of polluting the Caribbean Sea. • Understand the importance of the coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea to tourism and its marine life. • Appreciate the value of protecting and preserving our marine environment.

13. The Caribbean SeaLessons The five lessons will focus on the location of the Caribbean Sea, the benefits of trade and tourism, pollution, coral reefs and conservation/preservation. These lessons will be taught in the following order: 1. A Sense of Place 2. Benefits of Trade 3. Pollution 4. Coral Reefs 5. Conservation and Preservation.

14. The Caribbean SeaLessons. DRA Purpose • According to Betts (1946) it was designed to: • Increase students’ comprehension of text • Remove barriers to comprehension • Encourage guided silent reading of text • Embedding skill development with focus on conceptual understanding

15. The Caribbean SeaLessons. DRA Format. Five Step Process. Step 1 • Preparation for Reading: • Vocabulary presented in context: • Words critical to comprehension of the passage • Unfamiliar content specific words

16. The Caribbean SeaLessons. DRA Format. Step 2 • Guided Silent Reading: • Begins with a statement of the purpose for reading • Leads from known to unknown • Employs reflective teaching

17. The Caribbean SeaLessons. DRA Format. Step 3 • Comprehension Development: • Begin with the statement of the purpose for reading • Discussion of text beyond literal level questioning • Connect to students’ lives • Questions should be thought provoking and interesting • Encourage collaborative learning

18. The Caribbean SeaLessons. DRA Format. Step 4 • Skill Development and Application • Support the objectives of the lesson • Students practice what was learned Step 5 • Extension and Follow Up Activities • Closure to lesson

19. The Caribbean SeaLessons. The Caribbean Sea: A Sense of Place http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd51dHBuza4

20. The Caribbean SeaLessons. Vocabulary • Word Paragraph Line Definition • coastline 1 4 • island 1 5 • continent 3 2 • archipelago 5 6 • region 5 9 • territories 7 4

21. The Caribbean SeaLessons. • Questions: • How did the Caribbean Region get its name? • How would you describe the physical features of the Caribbean Region? • What are three benefits of living in the Caribbean Region?

22. The Caribbean SeaLessons.Map of the Caribbean Region

23. The Caribbean SeaVocabulary List Coast line Trade Sewage Island Resource Effluent Continent Trading partner Archipelago Overseas trade Region Plankton Territories Conservation Import Crustacean Commodity Bio-Diversity Export Ecosystem

24. The Caribbean SeaText Selection

25. Special features of the textbooks. The Caribbean SeaText Selection One of the best reading comprehension strategies is to use textbook features to add meaning to the textbook content and to point out the main ideas and important concepts. Bold print, italicized words, headings, captions, and illustrations are all valuable features to help students zero-in on what is really important in the textbook.

26. Special features of the textbooks. The Caribbean SeaText Selection Bold print identifies key terms and usually defines the term within the context of the chapter. Italicized words also help the reader see emphasized words and concepts.

27. Special features of the textbooks. The Caribbean SeaText Selection Headings and subheadings present the material in an organized way to show relationships among concepts, main ideas, and supporting details. These features aid comprehension by displaying the textbook content in a way that helps organize the readers thoughts, practically in outline form.

28. Special features of the textbooks. The Caribbean SeaText Selection Illustrations and captions supplement the text material by enhancing the concepts visually and by presenting important information in a way that catches the eye and draws the attention of the reader to these features that expand on the concepts in print.

29. Special features of the textbooks. The Caribbean SeaText Selection Illustrations are features that are seen in textbooks in a variety of forms. In addition to pausing to see photographs and artwork and their captions, readers should also take time to understand charts, graphs, and maps that accompany the reading.

30. The Caribbean SeaText Selection

31. The Caribbean SeaBibliography Brathwaite, M., Glen, c., Goodridge, V., Grayson, S., Leslie, s., Sandy, M. (1988) The Caribbean:Our Changing Environment. Heinemann Educational Publishers, Jordan Hill: Oxford. Illustrator: Murray Aikman, Alan Burton, Chriss Duggan, John Gilkes, Steve and Barbara Learning, VivMabon, Stan North, Trevor Robinson, and Shirly Ann Walker. ISBN#- 0 435981 943 Brathwaite, M., Glen, c., Goodridge, V., Grayson, S., Leslie, s., Sandy, M. (1988) The Caribbean:Our And the Wider World. Heinemann Educational Publishers, Jordan Hill: Oxford. Illustrator: Murray Aikman, Alan Burton, Chriss Duggan, John Gilkes, Steve and Barbara Learning, VivMabon, Stan North, Trevor Robinson, and Shirly Ann Walker. ISBN#- 0 435981 943 Caricom Secretariat (2005) CARICOM- Our Caribbean Community. Ian Randle Publishera, Kingston; Miami. ISBN#- 976-637-056-7

32. The Caribbean SeaBibliography continued Morrissey, Mike (1995) The Longman Atlas for Caribbean Examinations. Haper Collins Publisher; UK. ISBN# 0 582 07284 0 Niles, John (2005) Modern Caribbean Geography. Macmillan Education, Towns Road: Oxford. ISBN# 978-1-4050-0254-7, Illustrator Tek-Art Rahil, A. V. (1999). Skills in Geography in Secondary Schools. Caribbean Educational Publishers:, San Fernando: Trinidad. ISBN#- None. Rampersad, R. (2005) Interactive Social Studies-Form 2 Focus. R.E. Caribbean Educational Publishers, La Romain: Trinidad W.I. ISBN# 876 801 463 6 Sealy, N. (1986). Natural Resources in the Caribbean. Bury St Edmundsbury: Suffolk. ISBN O340 343028 Sealy, N. (1992). Caribbean World: A Complete Geography. Press Syndicate of the Universiy of Cambridge: Ney York, USA. ISBN# 0 521 37764 1

33. The Caribbean SeaBibliography continued St. Aubyn, Dorothy. (2007). Caribbean Fables. Paria Publishing Company: USA. ISBN# 978- 976-8054-72-2 Wilson, M., & Ottley, J. (2000) The Caribbean and Beyond. Carlong Publishers Ltd, Kingston: Jamaica. ISBN#- 0-582-40789-3.

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37. The Caribbean SeaReadability Exercise

38. The Caribbean SeaAssessment Assessment is a critical part of any learning exercise. In assessing, the teacher is able to find out if what was taught was received/ internalized by the student. It also informs further teaching practice. In this social studies topic on the Caribbean Environment, the assessment took two forms: a formative assessment in the form of a graphic web organizer and a summative assessment in the form of a Portfolio Assessment.

39. The Caribbean SeaAssessment The graphic web organizer is to be completed in class at the end of the first lesson “A Sense of Place”. The portfolio assessment will take the form of a group project to be done at the end of all five lessons related to the Caribbean Environment.

40. The Caribbean SeaAssessment Students are asked to submit a Portfolio Assessment on the topic: “The Caribbean Environment” This assignment is to be done at the end of this unit, having completed all four lesson plans on the following topics: A Sense of Place - Location Benefits of Trade. Coral Reefs. Depletion of Natural Resources: Pollution Conservation and Preservation.

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42. The Caribbean Sea Strategy Demonstration

43. The Caribbean Sea Some useful websites • http://www.acuns.org/programsan/sustainablegovernanceofthecaribbeansea • http://www.nature.org/wherewework/caribbean/howwework/ • http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000052/005289.htm • http://www.gvi.co.uk/expeditions/central-america/mexico/beginners-marine-conservation-expedition-mexico/further-information/leaders

44. The Caribbean Sea Some useful websites continued • http://repeatingislands.com/2009/07/09/caricom-and-climate-challenges-for-the-caribbean/ • http://www.caribdaily.com/article/93959/caribbean-sea-faces-challenges/ • http://coastalchallenges.com/category/caribbean-sea/ • http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-video-11983718-caribbean-shore-with-trash-pollution-hd.php • http://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/90621/beach-with-pollution-woman-walking.html

45. The Caribbean Sea We the members of group 7 would like to Thank and Acknowledge National Geographic for the use of their video material in our multimedia presentation. We would also like to acknowledge the authors and publishers of the text books used in the preparation of this unit.

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