SOCIAL STUDIES MODULE TITLE: Discovery, Exploration And Settlement Of Bermuda (1505 1684) TIME ALLOTTED: 8 Weeks MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL (PHASE C) 1 2 3 SEQUENCE REFERENCE: SS.M2.G GEOGRAPHY Geography will give the student an understanding of its three interrelated components- subject matter, skills and perspectives. Subject matter (the Earth) provides the basis on which geographic skills are applied. (Knowledge and skills must be considered from two perspectives spatial and ecological (place). Space in the world is identified in terms of location, distance, direction, pattern, shape and arrangement. Place is identified in terms of the relationships between physical environmental characteristics, such as climate, topography and vegetation and human characteristics such as economic activity, settlement and land use. SS.M2.G4 Environmental Influences Apply geographic knowledge of people, place, and environments to interpret the past, understand the present, and plan for the future. People, Places and Environments How do natural phenomena, such as weather patterns, shape and change the course of history? How do human beings adapt to their environments? 1. explain how the geography of Bermuda affected its discovery and early history Bermuda s location, navigational concerns a) use cause-and-effect arguments to demonstrate how English exploration in North America and the shipwreck of the Sea Venture influenced settlement of Bermuda and its early development. Assessments given at the end of a module where the data is used to generate grades Performance Assessment analyse and interpret different types of maps problem solve, eg. Create an invention oral presentations comprehend primary sources read to form an opinion distinguish between fact and opinion interview or talk show quizzes multiple choice short answers contextual open ended questions Product Assessment photo essay/art work research paper content based posters, etc. plays/simulations personalizing events time lines rewrite an event from the point of view of one of the characters
SS.M2.H HISTORY History requires the student to understand how the past has influenced the present development of a country, including its values, beliefs, government and economy. A good understanding of a country s evolution should enable the student to make predictions for future possibilities. It should also give students an understanding and appreciation for their own culture and that of others. SS.M2.H1 Organisation of Historical Information Organise information chronologically and understand the sequence and relationship of events. Time, Continuity and Change How can we discover patterns of continuity that shape and define human civilisation over time? 2. identify some early visitors to Bermuda Juan de Bermudez (sighted Bermuda) St. Brendan, Venturilla, Henry May/Portuguese Spittal Pond, Spanish Rock a) sequentially identify the early visitors to Bermuda from 1505 to 1610 and explain their relationship to the island. b) illustrate the major events that occurred under Governors Moore, Tucker, and Butler and explain how they impacted on Bermuda s development.
SS.M2.C CIVICS Civics will allow the student to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in political life in Bermuda as a responsible and informed citizen committed to the further enhancement of democratic values both locally and globally. SS.M2.C6 Bermuda Symbols Identify and explain the significance of various Bermuda symbols and personalities. Culture How do cultural traditions affect me? How can I understand how culture affects me and my identity? 3. relate the Sea Venture story and identify 4 key personalities on board Sea Venture story, Plymouth to Jamestown Sir George Somers, Thomas Gates, Newport and Strachey (SEE ALSO G4) a) identify and explain the relevance of Bermuda s Coat of Arms and key personalities onboard the Sea Venture.
SS.M2.G GEOGRAPHY Geography will give the student an understanding of its three interrelated components- subject matter, skills and perspectives. Subject matter (the Earth) provides the basis on which geographic skills are applied. (Knowledge and skills must be considered from two perspectives spatial and ecological (place). Space in the world is identified in terms of location, distance, direction, pattern, shape and arrangement. Place is identified in terms of the relationships between physical environmental characteristics, such as climate, topography and vegetation and human characteristics such as economic activity, settlement and land use. SS.M2.G4 Environmental Influences Apply geographic knowledge of people, place, and environments to interpret the past, understand the present, and plan for the future. People, Places and Environments How do natural phenomena, such as weather patterns, shape and change the course of history? How do human beings adapt to their environments? 3. relate the Sea Venture story and identify 4 key personalities on board Sea Venture story, Plymouth to Jamestown Sir George Somers, Thomas Gates, Newport and Strachey (SEE ALSO C6) 4. describe the survival strategies of shipwrecked people foods found in Bermuda, water, shelter, building of Patience and Deliverance, law and order 5. state the importance of Jamestown, Virginia and Plymouth, England SSG4 Waters, Chard, Carter b) use cause-and-effect arguments to demonstrate how English exploration in North America and the shipwreck of the Sea Venture influenced settlement of Bermuda and its early development.
SS.M2.H HISTORY History requires the student to understand how the past has influenced the present development of a country, including its values, beliefs, government and economy. A good understanding of a country s evolution should enable the student to make predictions for future possibilities. It should also give students an understanding and appreciation for their own culture and that of others. SS.M2.H1 Organisation of Historical Information Organise information chronologically and understand the sequence and relationship of events. Time, Continuity and Change How can we discover patterns of continuity that shape and define human civilisation over time? 6. explain major events occurring in Bermuda during the governorships of Moore, Tucker and Butler the Ambergris incident accomplishments of Richard Moore, Daniel Tucker and Nathaniel Butler: forts, tobacco, survey, Parliament, hog money, slavery and indentured servants (SEE ALSO C3, E2) b) sequentially identify the early visitors to Bermuda from 1505 to 1610 and explain their relationship to the island. c) illustrate the major events that occurred under Governors Moore, Tucker, and Butler and explain how they impacted on Bermuda s development.
SS.M2.C CIVICS Civics will allow the student to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in political life in Bermuda as a responsible and informed citizen committed to the further enhancement of democratic values both locally and globally. SS.M2.C3 Governments Powers Describe how governments powers are acquired, used and justified. Power, Authority and Governance What is governance? How does governance function within a society? 6. explain major events occurring in Bermuda during the governorships of Moore, Tucker and Butler the Ambergris incident accomplishments of Richard Moore, Daniel Tucker and Nathaniel Butler: forts, tobacco, survey, Parliament, hog money, slavery and indentured servants (SEE ALSO H1, E2) c) describe aspects of the governorship of Moore, Tucker and Butler
SS.M2.E ECONOMICS Economics will provide the student with a basic understanding of economic issues in Bermuda. It will also give them an understanding of how local and global economics can influence political and social aspects of a country and changes over time. SS.M2.E2 Bermuda s Economy and Careers Use their understanding of the past and present economic activities in Bermuda to make plausible predictions on Bermuda s economic future and career choices. Production, Distribution and Consumption How do outside influences affect the economic well being of a region? To what extent are human resources essential to a economy s prosperity? 6. Explain major events occurring in Bermuda during the governorships of Moore, Tucker and Butler The Ambergris incident Accomplishments of Richard Moore, Daniel Tucker and Nathaniel Butler: forts, tobacco, survey, Parliament, hog money, slavery and indentured servants (SEE ALSO H1, C3) a) examine the role of the Bermuda (Somers Island) Company in Bermuda s early development (pre-1684)
SS.M2.H HISTORY History requires the student to understand how the past has influenced the present development of a country, including its values, beliefs, government and economy. A good understanding of a country s evolution should enable the student to make predictions for future possibilities. It should also give students an understanding and appreciation for their own culture and that of others. SS.M2.H5 Impact of Human Interactions Explain the impact of the interaction of people, culture, and ideas and analyze the effects it has on the social, economic and political institutions and development of countries and regions. Power, Authority and Governance Why does the governance within a society inevitably affect the citizens within it? What determines how institutions assume and use power and authority? 7. identify early punishments in Bermuda Punishments: pillory, ducking stool, burning, branding f) explain by using slavery as an example, how information and experience may be interpreted by people from diverse cultural perspectives and frames of reference.
(STANDARD STATEMENT) SS.M2.C CIVICS Civics will allow the student to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in political life in Bermuda as a responsible and informed citizen committed to the further enhancement of democratic values both locally and globally. SS.M2.C6 Bermuda Symbols Identify and explain the significance of various Bermuda symbols and personalities. Culture How do cultural traditions affect me? How can I understand how culture affects me and my identity? 8. explain coat of arms Quo Fata Ferunt: whither the fates lead us a) identify and explain the relevance of Bermuda s Coat of Arms and key personalities onboard the Sea Venture.
SS.M2.G GEOGRAPHY Geography will give the student an understanding of its three interrelated components- subject matter, skills and perspectives. Subject matter (the Earth) provides the basis on which geographic skills are applied. Knowledge and skills must be considered from two perspectives spatial and ecological (place). Space in the world is identified in terms of location, distance, direction, pattern, shape and arrangement. Place is identified in terms of the relationships between physical environmental characteristics, such as climate, topography and vegetation and human characteristics such as economic activity, settlement and land use. SS.M2.G3 Human Migration and Settlement Explain how economic, political, and cultural processes interact to shape patterns of human migration and settlement, influence and interdependence, and conflict and cooperation. People, Places and Environments Why do people choose to live where they live? Why do people migrate from one location to another? Culture How does cultural diversity within a country shape its national identity? Why is it important for me to understand the cultures that make up my country? 9. describe the origin of Bermuda people and their contributions to Bermuda s culture locate the origins -Africa, North America, British, Europe, Caribbean map in Bda. Connections kit foods, celebrations, recreation, language, religion and crafts and identify personalities representing various groups a) explain the difference between voluntary and involuntary migration. b) identify the causes and effects of migration to Bermuda. c) explain how migration has altered the characteristics and culture of Bermuda.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Bermuda Five Centuries, Panatel VDS Ltd., 2004 Bermuda Millennium Historical Film Series, Panatel VDS Ltd., 2000 Classroom Atlas. Rand McNally field trip to Paget Island to find out survival skills Miracle: The True Story of the Wreck of the Sea Venture, Darby Creek Publishing, 2004. The Story of Bermuda and her people, 3 rd ed., Macmillan Education, 1999. This is Bermuda by the Department of Education GLOSSARY Adaptation: adjust to new conditions Admiral: high ranking naval officer Ambergris: waxlike substance from sperm whale, used in perfumes Astrolabe: instrument for measuring altitude of stars Captain: commander of a ship Coat of Arms: heraldic bearings or shield Colony: settlement or settlers in a territory remaining subject to mother country Compass: instrument showing direction of magnetic north and bearings from it Corporate colony: a colony governed by a company Empire: a large group of countries under a single authority Flag ship: the lead ship in a fleet Governor: executive head of a colony Hog money: Bermuda s first coined money, first used under Governor Tucker Migration: movement from one place or region to another Motto: words accompanying a coat of arms Native Americans: indigenous groups of the Americas Parliament: two house legislature based on the U.K. model of government Survey: determine boundaries Trade winds: constant wind blowing towards equator from NE or SE