SAINT JOHN’S COLLEGE JUNIOR COLLEGE LESSON PLAN

Subject: Social Studies Date: February 18, 2020 Duration: 30 minutes

Unit Topic: Society and Culture Lesson Topic: National Identity Class: Standard 2

Learning Outcome Number: 28.1 Present information about Belize's national anthem, national flag and
national symbols.
Connections/Linkages: Music/ Expressive Arts

Students’ Previous Knowledge & Experience:

Students know that Belize is an independent nation, and the National Anthem of Belize.

Lesson Objective:

After listening to facts presented on the National Anthem and Symbols of Belize, students will be able to:
 Name the author of the Belize National anthem.
 Describe the meaning of the National Anthem.
 List at least one facts about each National Symbol.

Materials and Texts: Sources of Information:

1. KWL Chart https://belize.com/belize-flag/
2. Markers https://www.mybelize.net/the-origin-of-the-belize-national-
anthem/
https://belize.com/national-symbols-of-belize/
Skills: Discuss, Write, List,
Attitudes: Respect, Cooperate, Share, Appreciate
Lesson Content:
The National anthem of Belize was written in 1963 by Samuel Alfred Haynes, and Selwyn Walford Young. The
National was adopted from the Great Britain in 1981. The red, white, and blue flag of Belize is a symbol of unity.
The Belize flag is royal blue with one horizontal red stripe at the top, one at the bottom, and a white circle with
the Coat of Arms in the center. The National Motto of Belize is “Sub Umbra Floreo,” which means “Under The
Shade We Flourish.”

The Black Orchid grows on the trees in the damp areas of Belize. It flowers nearly all year round. It has greenish-
yellowish petals and sepals with purple patches near the base. One of the petals is deep purple brown, almost
black, with well-defined purple veins.

The Mahogany Tree grows to a height over a hundred feet from great support of the roots. It is an important part
of our history and a part of Belize’s Coat of Arm. The tree has small, whitish flowers and dark fruits which are
pear shaped. The Mahogany Tree matures in 60 to 80 years.

The Tapir is the largest animal in the land of the tropics. It is known in Belize as the Mountain Cow. The Tapir is
a stoutly built animal with short legs and weigh up to 600 pounds. It is dusty brown in color, with some white
patches. The Tapir is a vegetarian. It spends much time in the water and is a strong swimmer.

The keel-billed Toucan is recognized for its great and brightly colored canoe bill. It is about 20 inches in length.
Toucans are found in large areas that have large trees. They like fruits, and cut them with the jagged edges of their
bill. They nest in holes in trees and lay from two to four eggs.

Suggested Activities/Procedures:
Introductory Activities (5 mins.):
1. Teacher write the following date on the white board: 21 September, 1981. Class reads aloud then
volunteers share what they know about the date.
Developmental Activities/Procedures (15 mins.):
1. Class sings the National Anthem of Belize.

2. Teacher will display a ‘KWL’ chart on the white board. Students share familiar facts about each of
Belize’s national anthem and symbols. On the ‘KWL’ chart, the teacher will record information
provided by the students about the national anthem and symbols of Belize.

3. Ask class what they would like to know about our national anthem and symbols. Record the
responses under the column ‘W’ on the chart.

4. Class listens to facts presented on Belize’s national anthem and symbols.

5. Student get into pairs and play an educational game of ‘Sixty Seconds’. When the timer starts, pairs
will write as many facts as they can recall from the presentation on the national anthem and
symbols.

6. Volunteer from each pair read aloud their fact sheet to class and the teacher record information
received under the column L.

7. Class reads aloud the information written under the column L.

Culmination & Closure (10 mins.):

1. Class plays Grab Bag to share information about Belize’s National Anthem and Symbols.

2. Students individually write 3 facts about each Belize’s National Anthem and Symbols.

Homework (if applicable)

Reflection: