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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Ministry of Education wishes to acknowledge the work done by
the following persons who were involved in the production of the first
edition:
Ruth Persico, (team leader)
Cheryl Foster
Myrtle Fraser
Pearl Marks
Winifred Toney
Marvin Bart
Maylene Duncan
Brian Clarke
Franciene Doris
Ainsworth Mckend
The work of the following persons who were involved in the production of the second edition is also acknowledged:
Andrew Kartick
Philip Kartick
Claudette Phoenix
Norma Stepheny
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© 2004 Ministry of Education, Georgetown, Guyana.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior
permission of the copyright owner.
Published by The Ministry of Education, Georgetown, Guyana.
Printed by VonHoffmann Corporation
Revised 2004
SOCIAL STUDIES
FOR OUR
CHILDREN
BOOK!
WRITING TEAM:
Ruth Persico [team leader]
Cheryl Foster
Myrtle Fraser
Pearl Marks
Winifred Toney
SUBJECT SPECIALIST:
Marvin Bart
ILLUSTRATORS:
Maylene Duncan
Ainsworth McKend
Brian Clarke
DESIGN TYPIST:
Franciene Doris
COVER DESIGN BY:
Ainsworth Mckend
Maylene Duncan
A GOGIEFA-FTI Project
Easy Path Series
NOT FOR SALE
PRINTED FOR THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
GOVERNMENT OF GUYANA.
FOREWORD
One welcomes the publication of this series of textbooks as part of the Primary
Education Improvement Project funded by the Inter-American Development
Bank and the Government of Guyana.
This series of texts has been long in planning, writing and producing. In the
process however, many Guyanese have developed skills in textbook writing
and publication. This will serve Education well in the future.
We congratulate all those responsible for the production of these texts. They
have done a good job. Guyanese children at the Primary level, and, indeed, the
society as a whole, will be the beneficiaries of their labour.
Thanks to the Inter-American Development Bank for its financial support.
Primary Education in Guyana will benefit considerably with the availability of
relevant reading material.
Dale A. Bisnauth
Senior Minister of Education
and Cultural Development
CONTENTS
Page
Chapter 1
Children
Children are special
Children play together
Children eat together
Chapter 2
The Family
Family members work together
Families observe special occasions
Ron and Sue are polite
Chapter 3
Children go to school
Where is the school
It is fun to work at school
People take care of the school
Chapter 4
School Rules
Keep the school clean
Chapter 5
Many families live in a neighbourhood
Green Valley - Our neighbourhood
Neighbours help each other
Families relax
Chapter 6
Keeping healthy
Health and safety Rules
Do not travel with strangers
Chapter 7
Our Nation
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7
8
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12
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14
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24
25
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32
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Guyana is an Independent State
34
Some of our National Symbols
35
37
38
The National Pledge
Be loyal to Guyana
Chapter 8
Weather
39
Chapter 9
Celebrations
40
Diwali
41
Christmas
42
Republic/Mashramani
43
Labour Day
45
Match each picture on Side A with one
on SIDE B
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Children are special
Their parents love and care for them.
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Ron shares his milk with his friends.
They like to sit together to eat.
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The Family
We live in families.
Ron belongs to this family.
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members in Ronls family·1
ICount the members in your family. I
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Sue belongs to this family.
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!Name the members of Sue's family.!
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Family members work together
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Ron's father and mother work in the garden.
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Families observe special occasions
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Ron has a birthday party.
He is six years old today.
He invites Sue and other friends.
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They ploy games and shore gifts.
~ IWhen is your birthday?1
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Ron's parents and Sue's parents have fun.
It is Mother's Day.
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Ron and Sue are polite
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~ I Show howJou can be polite to your
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Children go to School
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Ron and Sue get ready for school.
Ron brushes his teeth.
Sue combs her hair.
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get ready for school? I
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A big tree is near their school.
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of Ron's birthday.
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The other pupils cheer Ron.
They wish him a "Happy Birthday".
~ I What else
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The guard protects the school.
Ron and Sue like their school.
~ I Nome the workers at your school. I
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School Rules
Be regular!
Be on time!
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Ron and Sue obey the school rules.
They come to school regularly.
This means they come everyday.
~ ISay two
of your school rules.
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Keep the school clean
Ron and Sue help to keep their school clean .
They put waste paper in the dustbin.
~ IHow do you
keep your school clean?
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Many families live
in a neighbourhood
Ron lives near other families.
They are his neighbours.
A trench is near their home.
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house.
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Sue 's mother is a nurse.
~ IHow does your father
help others?1
IHow does your mother help others? I
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Families relax
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The family plays games after work.
~I Name a game that you play
with your tamily.
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Keeping healthy
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These foods protect their bodies.
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Health and Safety Rules
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Germs can make you ill.
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Sue flies her kite in open spaces.
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look left!
look righl again!
If lhe rood is clear
Cross quickly.
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Ron's father tokes him to school.
Why do they walk on the right hand side of the
rood?
~I Soy the
Kerb Drill .
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Do not travel with strangers
Ron and Sue meet a stronger.
They do not go to him.
~ I What would you do when you meet
a stronger?
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Our Nation
We are Guyanese.
Ron and Sue are Guyanese.
They were born in Guyana.
Complete:
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name of my country is
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Guyana is an Independent State.
Guyana became independent on the
26th May, 1966.
Guyana has a Head- of- State.
He is our President.
~ I Name the
President of Guyana.
34
Some of our National Symbols
The Notional Flog
The Coat-of-Arms
Guyana has a Notional flog and a Coat-of-Arms.
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Draw and colour the Notional Flog.
Nome the Notional Bird.
35
Our National Anthem
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Guyana has a Notional Anthem.
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the first verse of the
Notional Anthem.
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day.
Can you play games outside today?
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Remember those who went to war.
Ron and Sue buy poppies.
~ IWhat is the special name for that
Day?
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Christmas
Ron and Sue receive gifts.
Their parents give them toys at Christmas.
~ IDraw a toy you wish to receive at
Christmas.
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the 23rd February, 1970.
~ IHow does your school
celebrate Republic Week?
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Do your parents march on Labour Day?
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