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Social Studies/Climate of the Caribbean

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 Social Studies Focus Question: What are some of the key factors that influence climate and how do these factors influence climate? May 12, 2025 Objective: At the end of the lesson students should be able to: ●       Name and describe the type of climate experienced in Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean ●       Interpret simple climate graphs Skills Interpreting graphs Creating tables   Content Summary The Caribbean has a Tropical Marine Climate due to the closeness of the islands to the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean Caribbean is located in the tropical climatic zone between 23.5 N and 23.5 S of the Equator The climate is influenced by the winds from the sea (Northeast Trade Winds) We get convectional rainfall in May and June in the afternoon The western regions (Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti,etc) are prone to hurricanes, tropical storms and depressions and the Southeastern area (Trinidad, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao) are below the h...
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Mathematics/ Equation

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  Mathematics                         May 12, 2025 FQ:  What real-life problems can I solve using arithmetic and algebra? Objective: Students will Determine the solution to a simple equation with one variable At the end of the lesson students should be able to: Determine the solution to a simple equation with one variable   Content Summary A variable is a symbolic placeholder for a number we do not yet know. It’s very common to see x or y used as a variable in math problems, but variables can be represented by any symbol or letter.   An equation sets two mathematical expressions equal to one another. Example: x + 6 = 20 as shown below with the Cuisenaire rods   Teaching/Learning Activities   Engage Students should be placed in small groups and given the following activity. Instruction: Write a story problem for ...
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