Secondary Social Studies Syllabus

Substrand: "8.8 Weather, Climate and Vegetation of Solomon Islands" Outcomes


General Learning Outcome(s)

8.8.1 know some important weather elements and types of weather and climate in Solomon Islands (k)


Specific Learning Outcome(s)

At the end of this activity you should be able to demonstrate the following ability:

8.8.1.1 explain what weather is and its importance to people’s lives
8.8.1.2 list and explain the different weather elements
8.8.1.3 make simple observations of some important weather elements e.g. wind speed, and direction, cloud amount and type, rainfall, temperature
8.8.1.4 name and demonstrate the ability to use some weather recording instrument such as Rain Gauge, Thermometer, and Barometer
8.8.1.5 explain how weather affects people’s lives
8.8.1.6 locate on the world map the weather and climate region Solomon Islands is situated and describe the types of vegetation and climate
8.8.1.7 define the terms; weather, climate, wind, direction, cloud type, rainfall, temperature and cyclones

1. Activity: Source -> Learners Book
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3. Teaching instruction: Source -> Teacher Guide
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