Description
FAST FACTS ABOUT THIS JAMAICA COUNTRY STUDY
- Recommended for: Grades 6-9
- Lesson Duration: 2-3 lessons (about 100-150 minutes total; can be shortened by removing some slides)
- Formats: PPT, Google Slides, and/or PDF
- Editable: YES; all text is editable
HOW OFTEN IS THIS JAMAICA COUNTRY STUDY UPDATED?
Geographical and political information can change quickly and without warning. Most information in this Jamaica Country Study is unlikely to change frequently, but you never know! I will update the information periodically, but you can edit the information in the presentation as needed.
The information in this Jamaica Country Study was last updated on December 10, 2024. Once you buy this country study, all future updates are free. Just redownload the file from TPT to get the update.
THIS JAMAICA COUNTRY STUDY INCLUDES:
- Jamaica presentation – PPT and Google Slides versions
- Presentation includes 45 slides with full-color photos or maps on every slide
- 3 printable worksheets (5 pages, editable text)
- Activities include two crossword puzzles (one is larger print) – the clues and answers are in the same order, but the layouts are different sizes
- answer keys (5 pages, all editable except for crossword puzzle)
- Printable list of recommended Jamaica picture book read-alouds and fiction books for older readers
PRINTABLE JAMAICA ACTIVITIES
- 1-page Jamaica at-a-glance fill-in activity
- Jamaica crossword – includes 17 clues/answers and two variations
- “What’s Your Jamaica IQ?”- trivia/research questions
- answer keys for all activities (5 pages)
- all text is editable
THE JAMAICA PRESENTATION INCLUDES INFORMATION ABOUT:
- Jamaica flag
- Jamaica on maps of North America, the Caribbean, and the world
- Greater Antilles
- Water and land borders
- Languages and people
- Brief history of colonization
- Marcus Garvey
- Bob Marley
- Religion – includes Rastafarianism
- Education
- Sports + famous Jamaican athletes
- Health and welfare
- Landforms
- Climate
- Plant and animal biodiversity
- Things to see and do
- Food – ackee and saltfish, jerk, and grizzada
- Port Royal (sunken city)
- Capital
- Government
- Economy
- Corruption Perceptions Index
- Problems and challenges
- Discussion question – Would you want to visit?
HOMESCHOOLING PARENT?
My Country Studies are great for homeschool! I used them with my homeschooled 7th and 9th grade boys just a few years ago. We studied a different country each week, and they loved them and learned a TON!
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HIGH-QUALITY RESOURCES ARE A SOURCE OF PRIDE!
I take great pride in creating resources that are of the highest quality. I also update my resources regularly to ensure currency and best practices for 21st Century libraries and classrooms.
This Jamaica Country Study was last updated on December 10, 2024.
If you have a question or want to request an activity, please feel free to email me directly at ge**************@re*********.net. I also respond to TPT questions quickly.
