Grade 6 Term 2 Unit 1

In this Unit, students will explore mountain environments. They will name and locate the major mountains of Jamaica and the world and investigate the uses and importance of mountains in Jamaica. Students will build on their understanding of the reciprocal nature of the relationship between man and his environment. They will be engaged in activities that promote a problem solving approach to the challenges that arise when human use mountain environments. Students will also be required to design strategies to mitigate the negative impact of human activities.