Concept Map

Week 1 Week 2
28.1 Present information about Belize's 28.2 Discuss the different languages that are
national anthem, national flag and commonly spoken in Belize.
national symbols.
Class: Standard 2
Name: Shamira Coye
Theme: Society and Culture
Content Strand: National Identity
Duration: 4 weeks (September 7- October
2)
Number of Lessons: 12
Week 3 Week 4
28.5 Identify cultural practices and values 28.6 Explore what it means to be both a
that are used by more than one cultural member of an ethnic group and a member of a
group in Belize. national community
28.7 Compose a short biography of a 28.4 Explain some of the advantages of living
Belizean who could be viewed as a role in Belize
mode
Subject: Social Studies
Theme: Society and Culture
Topic: National Identity
Class Level: Standard 2
Duration: 4 weeks/ September/ October
National Goals:
G1 A knowledge of Belize and a commitment to its nationhood and development
G2 Appreciation of and respect for different people and cultures and a commitment to justice and equity for all
Goals:
Cognitive: Learn about Belize’s diversity and the traditions and practices of the different cultures and also know about some of
Belize’s history and its location.
Affective: Develop a sense of pride, respect and appreciation of the different cultures, Belize’s history while developing a sense of
their own identity.
Psychomotor: Learn how to create posters, role play and orally present details to class.
Rationale: By the end of this unit, students will have a sense of identity of themselves and of how their countries rich cultural
background, history and way of life can input them as they grow. They will learn about their country’s history and also how it helps
them to become better citizens.
Objectives:

1. Using stations with given information, children will read, discuss and discover the history of the Belizean National symbols.
2. After viewing the process of how the Belizean flag came about, children will be able to list and explain the different components in the
 Belizean flag.
3. After reading and analyzing the words of the National anthem students will be able to pronounce the words of the National Anthem
properly, sing the national anthem correctly while standing at attention and explain in their own words 4 things that the National
Anthem is talking about.
4. Using a graph student will demonstrate the different languages spoken in the classroom.
5. After listening to a presentation of at least 5 invited guest of different cultural groups, children will appreciate the various languages in
Belize.
6. Using a blank map students will be able to locate and label districts where a particular language is dominant.
7. After viewing a video, children will complete a graphic organizer to show similarities and differences of practices and values on
cultural groups presented.
8. Children will present a show and tell exhibition of a particular ethnic group sharing at least 3 practices and values.
9. After discussion on National Heroes, children will research on one Belizean in their community who can be identified as a role model
and will write a short biography of him/her.
10. After group participation and discussion children will be able to identify themselves as a member of both an ethnic goup and a national
community.
11. After viewing a video, in groups, children will create a brochure and will list 5 advantages of living in Belize.
12. In groups children will dramatize one of the advantages of living in Belize.

Wee Learning Subtopics Content/ Concepts Suggested Teaching Assessments

k Outcome Strategies
1 28.1 National Lesson 1
Present Symbols The national flag is a symbol of nationhood a. A scenario will be - Creativity
informatio and unity. It was first unfurled at midnight on shared with students. and accuracy
n about The National September twenty-first, 1981as Belize became They will then be of
Belize's Flag an independent nation. The flag’s design was asked what would be information
national Coat of Arms the work of the National Symbols Committee something they can presented on
anthem, Black Orchid which received submissions from the public. use or show to National
national Toucan But over the years, there have been changes to identify themselves symbols
flag and Tapir the red, white and blue standard. Aside from the as a Belizean. (Social - Listing of
national Mahogany variations in the colors, the most recent Id, passport, visa, components
symbols. Tree departure from the original design can be found birth paper)
Anthem in the coat of arms, which, these days, is the b. Students will be told
subject of lively debate. that each of these
The flag we salute today at the sound of “Land documents gives us a
of the Free” was introduced on September national identity as
twenty first, 1981.  It is the result of decades of individuals. Explain - Ability to make
input by many Belizeans from both sides of the national identity. noteworthy
political fence. through
c. Students will be
Observations.
asked what would give
us identity as a - Group work
country. (national
The flag went through many changes dating symbols)
back to 1950.  The civilian flag, also called the d. Teacher will
Baymen’s flag, had a blue background and a present stations to
white disk in the centre. It was introduced on the children and give
February second, after the first political party, clear instructions on
the People’s United Party, was formed. how to go along.
e. Place children in
But in 1967, this more detailed flag with the groups and give them
coat of arms was adopted after the then British time to choose a
Honduras gained self-government in 1964.  W reader, script and
Crampton wrote in the book, Flags of the Students will be
presenter.
World in 1978, that the flag was used only on assessed on their
f. Teacher will ring
land. four answer given
the bell and have
on the National
children go to the
anthem
different stations.
g. Give an allotted
time for children to
Class participation
read and discuss
It was not flown as the official information provided
Singing of Anthem
flag because the settlement was a British in the station.
territory and the official flag was the Union h. Children will
Jack. But just prior to our attainment of return to their seats
Independence, a Committee was set up to and discuss their
design the National flag, and after some minor findings as
changes to the original emblem, the final presenters present
 these.
masterpiece was submitted.  The main colors
are royal blue, red and white.  The red borders Skills: reading,
the top and bottom were added to include the writing, presenting,
colors of the existing political parties at the discussion
time.  This letter dated February first, 1982 and Attitudes: respect,
signed by the York Herald of Arms in England, taking turns
Conrad Swan, states in detail the features of the
Coat of Arms. Lesson 2
a. Teacher will
present a surprise
bag.
b. Children will be
randomly called to
come and get a card
from the bag.
c. Children will look
The Coat of Arms at the picture and
consists of a shield that is divided into three will be encourage to
sections.  At the base, a ship is in full sail, give clues to the rest
which represents the mode of our trading.  At of the class to guess
the two upper sections are tools once used in which symbol is on
the timber industry in Belize.  Those include a the card.
paddle and a beating axe on the left and on the d. Children will be
right – a saw and a squaring axe.  Supporting encouraged to use
the shield are two woodcutters dressed only in correct descriptions
long white trousers and standing on grass.  The of the symbols.
Mestizo man on the left is holding another e. Students will be
squaring axe over his right shoulder, while the placed in groups and
black man on the right is holding a paddle over will be given 3
his left shoulder.  Above the shield rises a pictures of the
mahogany tree and below is the motto scroll Belizean flag.
“Sub Umbra Floreo”, which when translated f. They will observe
 the flag carefully and
from Latin reads “Under the Shade I Flourish”.  will discuss the
A wreath of fifty leaves locally called “Scorn different components
the Earth” encircles the Coat of Arms.  The found in the flag.
fifty leaves signify the year 1950, when the first g. Teacher will ask
flag was presented. students to share
what they observe of
the flags.
h. Teacher will then
share a short timeline
of how the flag was
created.
National Animal: Baird’s tapirs are the i After discussion
national animals of Belize and are rarely seen in students will be
the rainforests and jungles of Belize primarily randomly called to
because they are only active at nighttime and the front to give one
spend most of their lives completely alone. component they
They are the largest indigenous land mammal in observed on the flag
Belize. Baird’s tapirs are named for Spencer and share what they
Fullerton Baird, an American naturalist who know of the
first observed the animals in Mexico in 1843 component.
but are known as “mountain cows” by k. Teacher will give
Belizeans. The tapir is stoutly built with short student a blank flag
legs and can weigh up to 600 pounds. The tapir along with pictures
is vegetarian and spend much of its time in of the components
water or mud. It is also a strong swimmer. The for them to place
tapir is a protected animal and hunting it is correctly on the flag.
illegal or forbidden. Skills: keen
observation,
following
instructions
Attitudes:
appreciation for
 national flag,
National Bird – Keel Billed Toucan: The patriotism
Keel-billed toucan is the National Bird of
Belize. The toucan has a great, canoe-shaped
bill which is brightly colour green, blue, red
and orange. The toucan is about 20 inches in
length and is mostly black with yellow cheeks

and chest, red under the tail and white patches 3. Lesson 3
at the base of its tail. The toucan likes to eat a. 1. Present pictures
fruits and eats by cutting with the serrated (saw- of sports players
like) edge of its bill. standing at attention
National Flower – Black Orchid: Black while singing the
Orchid national anthem.
The Black Orchid grows on trees in damp areas b. Elicit why they are
of Belize. Its clustered bulb-like stem varies in standing that way.
size up to six inches long and carries two or c. Have the students
three leaves. The Black Orchid flower has listen to the national
greenish-yellow petals with a bit of white and anthem being sung.
sepals with purple blotches near the base. The d. Observe their
center called ‘the Lip’ is shaped like a valve of behavior and actions
a clam shell and is deep purple-brown, almost while it was sung.
black in colour, with eye-catching purple veins. e. Discuss about
respecting/disrespect
ing the national
anthem.

f. Have the students

read the words of the
National Tree – Mahogany Tree: The anthem on a
Mahogany Tree newsprint and then
The mahogany tree is one of the magnificent talk about the
giants of our forest. It can grow to over 100 feet common errors that
tall. The mahogany matures in 60 to 80 years. they had made with
The mahogany tree forms part of our country’s some words.
Coat of Arms because it was one g. Share errors with
the class, and then
National identity is a person's identity or sense allow them to
of belonging to one state or to one nation practice singing the
anthem emphasizing
the weakest areas.
The National Anthem of Belize “Land of the i. Have the students
Free” explain in their own
Lyrics(words) by Samuel Haynes Music by words four statement
Selwyn Walford Young from the national
O, Land of the free by the Carib Sea, anthem given to
Our manhood we pledge to thy liberty, them.
No tyrant here linger, despots must flee
This tranquil haven of democracy Skills: reading,
The blood of our sires which hollows the sod, singing national
Brought freedom from slavery oppressions rod anthem
By the might of truth and the grace of God. Attitudes:
No longer shall we be hewers of wood. Appreciation of the
Chorus: national anthem.
Arise! Ye sons of the Baymen’s clan, Patriotism
Put on your armour, clear the land!
Drive back the tyrants, let despots flee-
Land of the free by the Carib Sea!

Nature has blessed thee with wealth untold,

O’er mountains and valleys where prairie roll;
Our fathers, the Baymen, valiant and bold
 Drove back the invaders; This heritage hold
From proud Rio Hondo to ole Sarstoon,
Through coral isle, over blue lagoon;
Keep watch with the angels, the stars and
moon: for freedom comes tomorrow’s noon.

Chorus:

Arise! Ye sons of the Baymen’s clan,

Put on your armour, clear the land!
Drive back the tyrants, let despots flee-
Land of the free by the Carib Sea!

2 28.2 Common Languages in Belize: Belize’s population is Lesson 1 - Behaviour

Discuss Languages small but many languages are spoken here. portrayed by
a. Teacher will give
the spoken in Many of us speak more than one language and students and
students an allotted
different Belize almost all of us speak Kriol. oral
time to go around the
languages Our officla language is English. This means expressions.
class and find out
that are English that schools, government, and private - Accuracy of
how many languages
commonl Spanish businesses communicate in English. information on
are spoken in the
y spoken Creole Spanish is spoken mostly in the Corozal, map
class.
in Belize. Garifuna Orange Walk and Cayo districts and is now - Information
Chinese taught in all schools. More than half of our b. With the help of gathered to
East Indian population speaks Spanish. teacher, they will differentiate
Maya There is a school in Dangriga called Gulisi make a graph to practices and
where children are taught in Garifuna and show all the values of
English. languages that are cultural groups
The Q’echi’ and Mopan Maya in Toledo speak spoken by children in presented.
their own languages. Yucatec Maya is spoken the class. -
in many villages of the northern and western c. Students will then
Belize. be asked to write 3 Noteworthy
When the people move to other places, they reasons why it is observations
usually continue to speak their first languages. good to speak many
Madarin and East Indian are also languages languages. - Understanding
spoken in Belize. of the concepts
c. Teacher will then
as expressed
have students find
through oral
out about the main
responses to
languages that are
questioning and
spoken in Belize.
through written
Skills: work
communication,
writing Research
Attitude: skills
appreciation of
different cultures and
languages
Lesson 2
a. Guest speakers
will present to
children history of
their language and
will share phrases
and manners in their
language.
b. Guest speakers
will interact with
students and will
have children use
language orally by
repeating phrases or
manners.
c. Children will
present anyone of the
phrases or manners
they learnt in a
language that is not
theirs.
Skills: listening,
speaking
Attitude:
appreciation to other
languages

Lesson 3
a. A blank map of
Belize will be
displayed on the
board. Children will
be called to come
and place sentence
strips with names of
districts of Belize.
b. Discuss with
children the different
ethnic groups that are
found in the districts.
c. With the help of
information gathered
on assignment and of
the guest speakers
 have students discuss
the languages used
by the different
ethnic groups.
d. Students will be
placed in groups.
e. A blank map will
be distributed in each
group.
f. Students will label
districts with its
dominant language.
g. Each group will
present their map.
Skills: team work,
taking turns
Attitude: respect
opinions

3 28.5 Ethnic Lesson 1 - Presentation,

Identify Groups Belizeans enjoy many cultural and national a. Teacher will ask oral
cultural -Creole celebrations. For example, the Mestizo have students to think expressions
practices -Mestizo religious celebrations and the Garifuna about what makes
and values -Garifuna celebrate the day they arrived in Belize. The them and their family - Elements of the
that are -Maya Maya perform rituals before planting. East special. What biography
used by Indians celebrate “Diwali”, in the new year, in language do they
more than October. The Chinese celebrate their new year speak?
one in February. - Noteworthy
b. Teacher will elicit
cultural Celebrations help the people in a group feel observation.
the word Culture
group in close to one another. The celebrations help keep
Belize. their traditions alive and strong. Then they can from students. - Understanding
pass them on to their children. of the concepts
c. After having
Some celebrations are shared by all Belizeans, as expressed
several students
like the date on which we became independent through oral
share their ideas,
from the United Kingdom. We also have other responses to
explain to students
holidays like Garifuna Settlement Day that the questioning and
that everyone is
entire country celebrates. through written
different and we are
Belizeans also share many values. Respect for work.
blessed to come from
the elderly and for teachers is a value that all different ethnic
our cultures share. All our cultures teach - Create a poster
groups.
children that it is important to be honest. All
Belizean children know that going to school is c. Have students -
important. We also believe that all persons watch the video
should be treated fairly. “Hello around the
world” different
languages.
d. Have students list
the different ethnic
groups in Belize.
Place students in
groups.
e. Have each group
discuss on 2 ethnic
groups and identify
their cultural values
and practices.
f. Distribute graphic
organizers and guide
children to complete
it by showing
differences and
similarities of
practices and values
among ethnic groups.
Skills: viewing,
speaking, comparing
Attitudes: team
work

Lesson 2
a. Children will be
given a guide line to
research on
particular ethnic
groups about their
practices and values.
b. Children will
gather necessary
information and
objects that could be
presented as part of
their show and tell
activity.
c. Children will
display these in the
classroom according
to the different ethnic
groups.
d. The different
groups will take
turns to present their
ethnic groups to the
rest of the class.
e. Have students
share in their
 presentation 3
examples of
traditions in their
ethnic group that
many Belizeans
share.

Skills: research,
presentation
Attitudes: respect
for other cultures

Lesson 3
a. Teacher will ask
students, if there is
someone in their life
28.7 A role model is someone that have or had a who guides them in a
Compose Biography of positive impact on you or your country. positive way, like a
a short sibling, teammate, or
biography -George Price The actions that they took made you a better friend?”
of a - Samuel person or made your country a better place. b. Teacher will share
Belizean Alfred the story “Giving
who could Haynes The Right Honorable George Cadle Price, was back.” Have them
be viewed born on January 15, 1919 at the Price Family list the qualities
as a role Home at number 3 Pickstock Street in presented of the
mode grandfather in the
Belize City which was to remain his home until story.
his death on 19 September 2011 - three day's d. Tell students that
short of the 30th Anniversary of Belize's not everyone is a role
Independence - his crowning achievement. Mr. model. The same
Price is one of the founders of the People's way they have role
United Party and the architect of the country's models in their life
independence, and is referred to as the Father of there are persons
the Nation. who are role models
for our country.
He was the third of 10 children born to William f. Present a
and Irene Price née Escalante. Price began his biography of national
education as an infant at St. Catherine's hero (s) and share
Academy in Belize city. His primary school with children the
education was at Holy Redeemer Primary qualities and deeds
School, from where he proceeded to St. John's that led him/her to be
College in Belize City, recognized as a
national hero.
Discuss the different
elements of the
biography.
g. Then have
children list the
qualities identified in
that specific role
model.
h. Children will be
asked to research in
their community a
person who could be
identified as a role
model and to write a
short biography of
him/her.
Skills: research,
presentation,
speaking
Attitude: respect
 other opinion

Skills: reading,
identifying elements
of the biography,
listening
Attitudes:
appreciation and
respect of role
models in
community

4 There are many ethnic groups living in Belize. Lesson 1 - Creativity and
28.6 Being a People in an ethnic group usually have the same accuracy of
a. Student will
Explore member of an ancestors and speak the same language. They information
what it ethnic group share the same beliefs, traditions and discuss the different - Behaviour in
means to celebrations. groups, role
ethnic groups that are
be both a -Being a Many Belizeans belong to more than one ethnic playing, oral
member member of a group. People often marry persons from other in the classroom. expression
of an community groups. This is one of the reasons why not all
b. Have student
ethnic people in an ethnic group look alike. - Noteworthy
group and Our nation is made up of all the people who create a large circle observation.
a member live in Belize. We all live under the same rules
and then smaller
of a and laws. We have one government. We share - Understanding
national many languages and traditions that unite us. circles by which of the concepts
communit Belizeans think of themselves as part of an as expressed
ethnic group they
y ethnic group as well as part of our national through oral
community. belong to. responses to
 c. Have students sit questioning and
Each ethnic group teaches its members their through written
in groups according
way of life and their cultural practices and work.
values. to their ethnicity.
-
d. Students will
Belonging to an ethnic group develops a sense
of identity and pride in person. discuss some reasons
to tell what is like to
It creates a history of where they came from
and also their way of life. be a part of an ethnic
group.
Being a part of a community also create identity
of the part of the city you live and also become e. They will record
familiar with the people around you.
some of the common
Your community should be like your family, reasons discussed to
working together and keeping each other safe.
create a poster.
f. Have students
present their poster
and explain what it
means to be a part of
their ethnic group.
g. Discuss with
students what is a
community and have
them open their atlas
in pg. 23 to locate
the communities,
where the Maya,
Mestizo, Creole,
Garifuna can be
found.
h. Have students
divide themselves
into the communities
that they live.
i. Students will
discuss and list
example of what it is
like to be a member
of that community.
Skills: listening,
reflecting, discussion
Attitudes: respecting
other opinions,
appreciation to other
cultures
 Lesson 2
a. Share a video of
Advantages
tourists speaking
28.4 of Living in Belize is located in Central America and we
Explain Belize have warm weather all year round, so we can about coming to
some of spend time outdoors. We have forests and other
Belize and of the
the areas of our land and sea where our flora and
advantage fauna are protected. things that they look
s of living We are also very lucky to have jaguars, ocelots,
forward to see or do
in Belize scarlet macaws, coatis and kinkajous. Some
animals and life forms are so small that we can in Belize.
hardly see them, but each one is important.
b. Ask students what
Belize still has a very small population and a lot do they like most
of empty space with many protected areas and
about growing up in
other wild spaces.
Belize. Elicit the
The sea gives us plenty of fish and the Barrier
word
Reef protects our coast. Our fertile soil allows
farmers to grow many different fruits and benefit/advantages
vegetables. We also have plenty of water for all
from students.
our needs. However, we must take care of the
environment and not waste any of Belize’s c. Children will be
resources or future generations will not have
placed in groups and
such a good place to grow up in.
will write 3 things
In addition, to all the natural beauty and
they observed that
benefits our land and sea provide, we also have
kind people who make good friends and tourist look forward
playmates.
to when coming to
Belize.
d. Children will
create a brochure
listing at least 5
advantages of living
in Belize.
Skills: creativity,
viewing, writing
Attitudes:
appreciation and love
for their country
Lesson 3
a. Briefly review
with children the
advantages of living
in Belize as
discussed in previous
lesson.
b. Have children
prepare to present
 their dramas.
c. Have children
evaluate
presentations by
identifying the
different advantages
portrayed in the
drama.
Skills:
dramatization,
observation
Attitudes: respect
for others, love for
our country

Linkages: Language arts: reading and writing

 Expressive Arts: create an exhibition

Technology: Laptop, projector, speaker

Supplies: markers, scissors, charts, surprise bag, pictures, glue, sentence strip, map, folder sheet, typing sheet, Bristol board
References: Living Together Standard 2 Book: A Belizean Social Studies Series for Primary Schools

Caribbean Primary Social Studies Book 2: Our Country Community

Primary Social Studies: Our Country Standard 2 Teacher’s Book

Atlas of Belize