Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Topic
The Caribbean

Background Information
This unit will teach the class to explore a different region of the world and their culture. The Caribbean is an area of America that consists of the Caribbean sea, islands and the surrounding coast. There are 13 Caribbean countries. The Caribbean is filled with tall mountains as well as having beautiful beaches. A rich culture has developed from the Caribbean islands which influences many people all around the world. The Caribbean is a popular tourist destination.

In this unit the children will…
Develop their map skills.
Try different Caribbean fruits.
Identify the climate.
Explain what wildlife will survive there due to its climate.
Explore Caribbean lifestyle and culture.
Compare the Caribbean to the UK.
Replicate Caribbean homes.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
Identify where the Caribbean is.
Explore a range of Caribbean fruits.
Compare some aspects of Caribbean life and life in Britain.
Identify the climate.
Consider how Caribbean houses are created.
Explain key features of the Caribbean.
Most children will:
Compare key aspects of the Caribbean and Briatin.
Explain if they would enjoy visiting the Caribbean.
Describe Caribbean culture.
Identify Caribbean culture.
Some children will:
Explain the influence the Caribbean has had upon their own life.
Identify why certain wildlife survives in the Caribbean.

Key Vocabulary
Exotic
Tropical
Mountains
America
Caribbean sea
Islands
Comparison
Culture
Tradition