Primary Social Studies Syllabus

Substrand: "3.4 Our Cultural Heritage-Important People, places and Things"

Subject: Primary Social Studies Year: 3
Strand 2: Culture and Society

Substrand: "3.4 Our Cultural Heritage-Important People, places and Things" (20 periods)

A group’s unique culture and heritage are valued and transmitted through notable features of the society. These features are identified, recorded, treasured and passed on from one generation to the next. They help to influence and shape a society’s development.

General Learning OutcomesSpecific Learning OutcomesSuggested Assessment Events

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

3.4.1 know the different types of cultural heritage (k)

3.4.1.1 identify the different types of cultural heritage (e.g. historical sites)

3.4.2 understand that there are traditional and non-traditional cultural heritages (u)

3.4.2.1 give simple examples to illustrate the impact of cultural heritage on people

3.4.3 know that culture and heritage reflect the way people live (k)

3.4.3.1 identify cultural changes that affect the way people live

3.4.4 know the importance of having cultural features (k)

3.4.4.1 record three cultural features and their importance

4.4.5 appreciate the importance of passing on features of cultural heritage to others for the continuity of a society (a/v)

3.4.5.1 list three examples of the features of cultural heritage that are passed on (e.g. language, arts, music etc.)

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