Curriculum Framework
Faithful to the Curriculum, Modern in Delivery
The official Bahamas Grade 4 Social Studies curriculum, reorganized into competencies — with every outcome preserved and traceable.
Source
Bahamas Ministry of Education — Primary Social Studies Curriculum, Grades 4–6 (2022–2027). Outcomes below are quoted from the Ministry's scope-and-sequence (Grade 4 column). ⬇ Download the full alignment map
The Five Thematic Strands
Each Strand Becomes a Competency
1 · History
The History of The Bahamas from Lucayans to present.
→ Bahamian Historian2 · Geography
The Bahamas, an archipelago divided into continents & hemispheres.
→ Bahamian Geographer3 · Government
Government at local, national and international level.
→ Informed Citizen4 · Economics & Resources
The importance of resources and the economy of The Bahamas and the world.
→ Economic Thinker5 · Culture & Heritage
Diversity of cultures in The Bahamas and around the world.
→ Culture & Heritage Champion5 competencies
21 official outcomes mapped 1:1
Curriculum Alignment Map
Every Competency → Official Outcomes
🏛️ Competency 1 — Bahamian Historian Strand 1: History
| Code | Official Grade 4 outcome (preserved) |
|---|---|
| 1.H1 | Describe the impact of Columbus on The Bahamas |
| 1.H2 | Identify the events that led to the arrival of the Eleutheran Adventurers |
| 1.H3 | Recognize the influence of the Eleutheran Adventurers on Bahamian culture |
| 1.H4 | Discuss the arrival and contributions of the Loyalists to The Bahamas |
🗺️ Competency 2 — Bahamian Geographer Strand 2: Geography
| Code | Official Grade 4 outcome (preserved) |
|---|---|
| 2.GE1 | Identify legends/keys and apply the eight directional points compass |
| 2.GE2 | Locate, compare and contrast the Little and Great Bahama Banks |
| 2.GE3 | Identify, compare and contrast the Southern islands to other islands |
⚖️ Competency 3 — Informed Citizen Strand 3: Government
| Code | Official Grade 4 outcome (preserved) |
|---|---|
| 3.GOV1 | Identify all Governors General and Prime Ministers to present |
| 3.GOV2 | Identify the present Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture and his/her role |
| 3.GOV3 | Identify correctional institutions in The Bahamas and discuss their purpose |
| 3.GOV4 | Identify, discuss and debate the rights and responsibilities of a citizen |
| 3.GOV5 | Recognize that communities in The Bahamas have conflict |
💰 Competency 4 — Economic Thinker Strand 4: Economics & Resources
| Code | Official Grade 4 outcome (preserved) |
|---|---|
| 4.ER1 | Identify food items produced and manufactured in The Bahamas and analyze the reasons for them |
| 4.ER2 | Explain how tourism helps The Bahamas; the influence of Sir Stafford Sands on tourism |
| 4.ER3 | Discuss international transportation |
| 4.ER4 | Identify the economic impact of farming and migration in The Bahamas |
🎭 Competency 5 — Culture & Heritage Champion Strand 5: Culture & Heritage
| Code | Official Grade 4 outcome (preserved) |
|---|---|
| 5.CH1 | Identify surnames associated with certain families/settlements |
| 5.CH2 | Display patriotism for national symbols |
| 5.CH3 | Identify the elements/significance of the Coat of Arms; analyze the pledge and anthem |
| 5.CH4 | Identify various nation builders in education, sports, music and the arts |
| 5.CH5 | Research the origin of Junkanoo; classify its instruments; describe costume pasting |
Fidelity statement: competency names are organizational labels for the mastery model; the underlying expectations are the Ministry's own, unchanged. Strand themes are quoted from the curriculum.
How to Use This Curriculum
The Mastery Cycle
1 · Learn
Lesson + AI video introduce the competency's outcomes.
2 · Practice & get feedback
Interactive activities with immediate feedback; revise and improve.
3 · Demonstrate
A performance task produces evidence for the student portfolio.
4 · Assess mastery
Rubric places the student on the progression; badge earned at Mastery.
5 · Advance or revisit
Master it → advance; not yet → targeted support, then re-demonstrate.