Substrand: "9.1 Declaration of Independence" (10 periods)

This sub strand aims at helping learners to understand what a sovereign state means and to appreciate
what is meant to be a democratically independent state.

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

9.1.1 know the dates of independence, period of colonial rule and other important dates in the history of Solomon Islands (k)

9.1.1.1 state the dates of colonial rule and the independence of Solomon Islands

9.1.2 understand what independence means to Solomon Islands as a sovereign state (u)

9.1.2.1 explain what independence means to Solomon Islands as a sovereign state

9.1.3 understand the process leading to independence and declaration of independence (u)

9.1.3.1 explain how the negotiation processes within Solomon Islands government leaders and Britain leading to the achievement of independence was done
9.1.3.2 identify and explain the importance of the national symbols (such as the flag, national anthem, coat of arms, and national constitution) which are the preambles of Solomon Islands independence
9.1.3.3 read a story or watch a video about the independence events and the celebrations on July 7 1978. After watching, explain the meaning of the national anthem
9.1.3.4 examine a case study of Indian independence

9.1.4 be able to draw a flow chart to outline the transition of political leadership from colonial administrators to Solomon Islanders (s)

9.1.4.1 draw a flow chart to show the transition of political leadership from colonial administrators to Solomon Islanders

9.1.5 appreciate that Solomon Islands is both a sovereign and democratic state in its own right like any other countries of the world (v)

9.1.5.1 discuss whether it is a good decision that Solomon Islands should be given independence or should still remain under its colonial power