National symbols of Jamaica

Welcome, Welcome to RT Socialstudieshub!! Your teacher for today's lesson is Miss Shadae Williams. This learning hub was created to accommodate students that are willing to learn about the National symbols of Jamaica. 

Firstly, how many National symbols are there in Jamaica? Thinkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!! 

If your answer is six.

You are correct!!

Come along let us learn more about these National symbols and the reason why Jamaicans cherished these symbols so proudly.

Learning is as much fun as you want it to be!!!

The following are your task for this lesson: 

1. Identify the six (6) National symbols of Jamaica
2. State the meaning of each of the National Symbols
3. Explain why these symbols are proudly cherished by Jamaicans 

LEARNING IS FUN & EXCITING!!

Boys and girls let us watch and listen carefully to this video and podcast to gather information on the National symbols:

Podcast: https://voca.ro/1j6T59kUIXil

Video: https://youtu.be/-hsCbNIvMzk

Evaluation 1: 

This quiz was created to test the student's knowledge of what they have garnered from the information that was given above

Quiz http://www.myquizzes.ca/viewquiz.asp?quiz_id=22958&quizname=National%20Symbols%20of%20Jamaica

• Taking notes is an important part of learning, so students make sure to take notes on the information that is provided. 
• Once the quiz is completed we will move on to our next step which is the conclusion.

Evaluation 2:

The number of correct answers:

The number of incorrect answers:

Candidates' results: (Pass/fail)

Well Done!! Super Proud of all my star students!!!

Now that we have completed our lesson for today. Here is a quick recap of what was done!!!

Here are the Jamaican National Symbols. There are 6 six symbols of Jamaica and each has an individual meaning. The symbols are cherished proudly by Jamaicans as it speaks to our character as a people and nation.

The Jamaican National Flag:

 The Jamaican National Flag was first raised on August 6, 1962. It was designed by some members of the governed. The flag has a diagonal cross with four (4) triangles. The diagonal cross is in gold, the top and bottom triangles are in green and the two (2) side triangles are in black. “The sun shines, the land is green, and the people are strong and creative” is the meaning of the colours on the flag. Gold stands for the natural wealth and the beauty of sunlight; Green is for hope and the country’s agricultural resources; Black stands for the strength and creativity of the people.

The Jamaican National Bird

The “Doctor Bird” (Trochilus polytomous) lives only in Jamaica and is one of the most outstanding of all the species of Humming Birds. The feathers of the Doctor Bird are beautifully iridescent, a characteristic peculiar to this family

Lignum Vitae Jamaica National Flower

Lignum Vitae (Guiacum Officinale) is indigenous to Jamaica and was found here by Christopher Columbus. It is thought that the name “Wood of Life” was then adopted because of its medicinal qualities.

The tree grows best in the dry woodlands along both the North and South coasts of the island. In addition to shedding an attractive blue flower, the plant itself is extremely ornamental. The wood is widely used in the manufacture of propeller shaft bearings for ships, as well as in the creation of curios, sought after by visitors and nationals alike.

National Tree – Blue Mahoe

Blue Mahoe Tree – Jamaica National Tree – Photo by Jamrock2

Mahoe (Hibiscus elatus). This has been regarded as one of the primary economic timbers. It is currently much used for re-afforestation and is a valuable source of cabinet timber. Of an attractive blue-green colour with variegated yellowish intrusions, it is capable of showing to advantage the variety of grain and colour tones. The trade, local and foreign, consumes annually many thousands of feet of this beautiful timber.

The Jamaican Coat of Arms

The original Coat of Arms granted to Jamaica in 1661, was designed by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, William Sanderoft. Apart from a partial revision in 1957, it remains virtually the same as was originally designed. The Arms shows a male and female Arawak, standing on either side of the shield which bears a red cross with five golden pineapples superimposed on it. The Crest is a Jamaican crocodile surmounting the Royal Helmet and Mantlings. The original Latin motto, “Indus Uterque Serviet Uni”, which mean “The two Indian will serve as one” has been changed to one in English: “Out of Many, One People” on July 13, 1962 (The year of Independence).

The National Fruit of Jamaica

Ackee (Blighia Sapida) is the national fruit of Jamaica as well as a component of the national dish – ackee and codfish. Although the ackee is not indigenous to Jamaica, it has remarkable historic associations. Originally, it was imported to the island from West Africa, probably on a slave ship.

                                                                              References 

Jamaican Flag - Jamaican National Symbol. (n.d.). Retrieved from   https://jis.gov.jm/information/symbols/jamaica-national-flag/.

Mantock, E., Fendall, T., & Eastland, C. (2014). Jamaica primary social studies. London:  Macmillan.

National Emblem & Symbols. Consulate General of Jamaica. (2015, October 20). Retrieved April 1, 2022, from https://jcgtoronto.ca/national-emblem-symbols/#:~:text=National%20Emble….

National symbols of Jamaica. YouTube. (2016, October 13). Retrieved April 1, 2022, from https://youtu.be/-hsCbNIvMzk

Lesson Objectives:

Students should be able to:

• Identify and describe the national symbols of Jamaica
• Tell the meaning of each colour on the Jamaican Flag
• Explain what each National symbols are and analyze their importance to nationhood

The following are the lesson objectives used to create this Webquest:

1. Highlighting the different National symbols
2. What is the significance of the national symbols?
3. How important are these national symbols to us as Jamaicans?