Primary Social Studies Syllabus

Substrand: "5.2 Growing up in Solomon Islands"

Subject: Primary Social Studies Year: 5
Strand 2: Culture and Society

Substrand: "5.2 Growing up in Solomon Islands" (25 periods)

Solomon Islanders have traditional and non-traditional cultural practices. People need patience, tolerance and courage to overcome the many challenges that are encountered while socializing with other groups with different cultures and beliefs.

General Learning OutcomesSpecific Learning OutcomesSuggested Assessment Events

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

5.2.1 know how to interpret features on maps (s)

5.2.1.1 locate on the map the islands which are occupied by the three main ethnic groups

5.2.2 know that cultural challenges are met while growing up (k)

5.2.2.1 identify some cultures which bring learning while socialising with other groups

5.2.3 understand the values, beliefs and traditional practices of the different groups in Solomon Islands (k/u)

5.2.3.1 describe the traditional practices of the different groups in Solomon Islands
5.2.3.2 dramatise a selected cultural event

5.2.4 recognised the importance of fulfilling duties and obligation at home and school is part of learning (s)

5.2.4.1 discuss the importance of fulfilling duties and obligation (e.g. cooking, washing etc)

5.2.5 appreciate that growing up with other groups is part of learning (a/v)

5.2.5.1 give three examples of why challenges are inevitable in life

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