NAPARIMA COLLEGE

SCHEME OF WORK

SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS: FORM 2 TEACHER: ALISA R. JANKIE TERM: I YEAR: 2017/2018

WEEK TOPIC OBJECTIVES TEACHING RESOURCES, HOMEWORK REMARKS/TEST/

NO. STRATEGY TEXT, REMEDIAL/
BOOKS, ETC. COMPLETION DATE
1 Personal I. To define the term group and to identify the different Class Discussion Text/Notes, In approximately 250 words,
Development: types of groups such as family, class, school, religious Questioning Internet the student is to identify one
Groups in groups, sports team. Pictures group to which he belongs.
Society Observations What are the roles and
II. To describe the functions of groups and to identify the Concept Maps responsibilities of that group?
characteristics between formal and informal groups.
Functions include:
- Sense of belonging, identity, companionship
- Achievement of specific goals
- Opportunities for leadership
- Opportunities to learn new skills Students are arranged in
groups and discuss a group
III. To describe the characteristics of groups: they would like to form and
- Marks of identity - Rules - Size each group presents the
- Structure - Membership - Purpose characteristics of that group.
2 Groups in I. To identify the different types of groups with examples: Class Discussion Text/Notes, Students are to identify one
Society - Primary - Secondary - Formal -Informal Questioning Internet example of one type of group
To identify differences between: Pictures Newspaper and to collect and present
- Formal and informal groups such as Rules, Observations clippings information on the group
Structure/Hierarchy, Leader emergence Exercises chosen.
- Primary and Secondary groups such as size, degree Concept Maps
of interaction

II. To explore the benefits of group membership to the To write in about 250 words
individual and society: the benefit of being in a

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 - Independence group. The student should
- Sense of Belonging write about a group they are
- Learn new skills actually a part of.
- Responsibility
- Team work
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Opportunities for leadership

III. To examine ways groups can overcome issues that arise. To examine a group that the
To find ways of dealing with such issues. student is involved with and
Issues within groups: list the benefits. To place
- Controlling leader students in groups and let
- Lack of cooperation each group devise ways in
Ways to overcome issues: which they can deal with
- Talk to the leader group issues.
- Work together for the good of the groups goal
3 Leadership I. To be able to define the terms: Leader, Leadership, Power Class Discussion Text/Notes, To list the characteristics of a
and Authority. To identify qualities of a good leader: Questioning Internet good leader. To identify the
Honest, Responsible and Respectful and to defend the Pictures characteristics, benefits and
qualities of a good leader. Exercises disadvantages of each
Concept Maps leadership style.
II. To identify and differentiate between leadership styles To research case studies of
such as democratic, authoritarian and laissez-faire. To different leadership styles and
differentiate between the types of leadership. to present.

III. To examine the role of leaders in groups: To develop a personal

Leaders assist groups in: campaign poster in which the
- Being focused student states the qualities he
- Achieving goals possesses to be a good leader.
- Mediating issues
- Keeping a sense of order

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4 The Meaning of I. To define and discuss the terms democracy and Class Discussion Text/Notes, To give the benefits of
Democracy government. To explain the difference between direct and Questioning Internet democracy in Trinidad and
indirect and representative democracy. Exercises Tobago.
Concept Maps
II. To explain why direct democracy is impractical in Group presentations on the
modern times. To explain reasons for having a government. reasons for having a
government.
III. REVISION TEST
5 From Crown I. To identify the various forms of government in Trinidad Class Discussion Text/Notes, To research and create a
Colony to from Crown Colony to present day government. Questioning Internet, timeline of forms of
Republicanism Exercises Newspaper government in Trinidad and
II. To identify the change in the governing structure as Semantic Maps clippings Tobago.
Trinidad moved from one stage to another.
To create a timeline of events
III. To explain the History of Tobago. in the History of Tobago.
6 Humanitarian I. To identify the rules in Humanitarian law that are violated Class Discussion Text/Notes, To research who in the
Law and why. To identify the people who are responsible for Questioning Internet, military is responsible for
seeing that the law is respected. Pictures Newspaper enforcing and upholding the
Observations clippings Law.
II. To identify dilemmas that combatants face. To explain Exercises
ways in which respect for human dignity can be promoted. Concept Maps

III. To identify and explain the difference between a civilian

and a fighter.
7 Our Heritage I. Our Physical Heritage: To identify the features of the Class Discussion Text/Notes, PROJECT: To research our
natural environment that constitute the physical heritage of Questioning Internet, natural heritage as outlined
our country. Pictures Newspaper and to do a portfolio.
This includes: Observations clippings
- Tropical Rain Forest: Northern Range, Guayaguayare Exercises
- Wetlands: Nariva, Caroni, Oropuche, Los Blanquizales Concept Maps
- Wildlife Reserves: Bush Bush Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bird Sanctuary: Caroni, Pointe--Pierre
- Habitats: Aripo Savannas

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 - Eco-tourism sites
- Waterfalls: Maracas, Rio Seco, Paria, Carmelita
- Caves: Aripo, Tamana, Las Cuevas
- Coastal areas and beaches
- Coral reefs: Toco, Tobaga
- Mangroves: Caroni, Oropuche, Cedros
- Fishing beds: North Coast, Cedros
- Pitch Lake, La Brea
- Mud volcanoes: Piparo, Digity, Devils Woodyard, Penal

II. To identify places which are part of a natural heritage on

a map of Trinidad and Tobago.

III. To appreciate natures benefits to man.

8 Our Heritage I. Our Man-made Heritage: To identify aspects of our Class Discussion Text/Notes, PROJECT: To research and
heritage in man-made structures such as: historical sites, Questioning Internet, do a portfolio on Man-made
relics, churches, temples, mosques and recreation facilities. Pictures Newspaper Heritage.
To explore the importance and value of these features as Observations clippings
essential to the social and cultural life of our people. Exercises
Concept Maps
II. To identify and classify flora and fauna that are part of To research and present in
Indigenous our heritage. groups the endangered species
Species To identify flora and fauna that are considered endangered of Trinidad and Tobago.
species.

III. REVISION TEST

9 Mapwork: I. To identify and locate basic landforms: 1. Mountain Class Discussion Text/Notes, To draw separate maps
Basic Ranges 2. Plains 3. Wetlands 4. Major beaches 5. Headlands Questioning Internet showing landforms,
Landforms and 6. Rivers Pictures Computer resources, urban areas, ports
Natural Observations Projector and tourist resorts.
Resources II. To identify natural resources: 1. Vegetation 2. Soils 3. Exercises
Minerals 4. Seas 5. Reservoirs. Concept Maps
To identify urban areas and towns, ports and tourist resorts.

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 III. To interpret a map showing rainfall distribution in
Trinidad and Tobago. To interpret a climatic graph
(temperature and rainfall) of Trinidad and Tobago.
10 Population I. To define the terms and concepts in Population studies: Class Discussion Text/Notes, To research terms and
Population, Population density, Dense and sparse Questioning Internet concepts.
population, Urban, Rural, Choropleth, Population Pyramid, Pictures
Census. Observations
Exercises
II. To interpret a choropleth map of Trinidad and Tobago Concept Maps To construct dot and
showing population density. To identify sparsely and choropleth maps using the
densely populated areas. information given.

III. To identify the counties of Trinidad and Parishes of

Tobago on a map. To identify the densely and sparsely
populated counties and discuss possible reasons for such.
11 Population I. To interpret a population pyramid of Trinidad and Class Discussion Text/Notes, To write a short essay about
Tobago. Questioning Internet racial and cultural diversity in
Pictures Trinidad and Tobago.
II. To describe the racial and cultural diversity of Trinidad Observations
and Tobago paying attention. Exercise
Concept Maps
III. REVISION