Social Studies: Revision and Reference
Work & Career
Why Work?
To earn money.
To achieve a stable life.
Career Choice Factors:
Salary/Income: A good salary is important for financial stability.
Location: Proximity to home can save time and money on commuting.
Skills & Strengths: Choosing a career that aligns with your abilities can lead to greater job
satisfaction and success.
Qualifications: Make sure you have the necessary education, certifications, or experience.
Work Environment: Consider if you prefer working indoors or outdoors, in a team or
independently, etc.
Resume Headings:
Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, and sometimes a professional
social media profile (e.g., LinkedIn).
Summary/Objective: A brief overview of your skills and career goals.
Experience: A list of your previous jobs or relevant experiences, including your
responsibilities and accomplishments.
Education: Information about your degrees, diplomas, or certifications.
Training & Qualifications: Additional training programs or qualifications that are relevant to
the job.
Skills & Abilities: A list of your hard and soft skills.
Interests & Hobbies: Can provide insight into your personality and interests outside of
work.
Certifications: Professional certifications relevant to the job.
References: Contact information for people who can vouch for your skills and work ethic.
Government
Electorate: The group of people who are eligible and registered to vote in an election.
Constituency: An area where voters elect a representative to a government or parliament.
Manifesto: A public document or statement in which a political party or candidate outlines
their plans, goals, and promises if they are elected to power.
Effects of War
Economic Effects:
Damage to Infrastructure: War often destroys roads, buildings, and other infrastructure.
Increased Government Spending: Governments spend heavily on military operations.
Loss of Jobs and Businesses: Businesses may be destroyed or forced to close.
Inflation and Shortages: War can disrupt supply chains, leading to shortages and rising
prices.
Foreign Investment Declines: Investors become wary of investing in war-torn countries.
Social Effects:
Loss of Life and Injury: War results in casualties and injuries.
Displacement and Refugees: People may be forced to flee their homes.
Breakdown of Communities: War can disrupt social structures.
Mental Health Issues: Exposure to violence and trauma can lead to psychological
problems.
Interruption of Education and Healthcare: Schools and hospitals may be damaged or
closed.
Encouraging Youth Political Participation:
Start conversations about politics at a young age.
Target their interests and provide educational programs.
Use social media and influencers to reach them.
Show them that their voice counts.
Carry-Come (Creole)
Definition: A Caribbean English expression meaning to bring something along or with you
when you come.
Benefits:
Sharing and helping others.
Strengthening relationships.
Making gatherings more enjoyable.
Building trust and reciprocity.
Saving time and effort.
Environmental Awareness
Discouraging Coral Reef Destruction:
Raise Awareness and Education: Inform people about the importance of coral reefs.
Enforce Laws and Regulations: Implement and enforce laws that protect coral reefs.
Promote Sustainable Tourism: Encourage tourism practices that minimize environmental
impact.
Reduce Pollution: Reduce pollution from land-based sources.
Support Reef Restoration Projects: Support efforts to restore damaged coral reefs.
Community Involvement: Engage local communities in conservation efforts.
Employment Definitions
Self-Employed: Someone who works for themselves instead of working for an employer or
company.
Employed: A person who has a job and works for someone else or a company in exchange for
a salary or wage.
Unemployed: A person who does not have a job but is actively looking for work.
Brain Drain: The emigration of highly trained or qualified people from a particular country.
Tourism in Trinidad & Tobago
Attracting More Tourists:
Promote our Unique Culture and Festivals: Highlight the unique cultural events and
festivals.
Improve Tourism Infrastructure: Improve roads, hotels, and other facilities.
Create Attractive Travel Packages: Offer bundled deals and discounts.
Enhance Safety and Security: Ensure the safety and security of tourists.
Use Digital Marketing and Influencers: Use online marketing and social media to promote
tourism.
Protect and Promote Natural Attractions: Preserve and promote natural attractions.
Cell Phones
Positive Effects:
Easy Communication: Facilitates instant communication.
Access to Information: Provides access to vast amounts of information.
Safety and Emergency Use: Can be used to call for help in emergencies.
Convenience: Offers convenience in various aspects of life.
Social Connection: Helps maintain social connections.
Negative Effects:
Distraction: Can be a major distraction.
Health Issues: Can lead to health problems like eye strain and sleep disturbances.
Addiction and Overuse: Can be addictive and lead to overuse.
Privacy Risks: Raises privacy concerns.
Social Isolation: Can lead to social isolation.
History of Trinidad & Tobago: Indigenous Peoples
and Europeans
Indigenous Peoples:
The first people of Trinidad and Tobago were the Amerindians, who settled on the islands
roughly 18,000 years ago.
They migrated from Siberia, crossed the Bering Straits, and moved south through North,
Central, and South America.
The Caribs and Arawaks were two tribes that came to Trinidad and Tobago from
Venezuela.
The Caribs lived in the north and west of Trinidad, while the Arawaks lived in the southeast
and in Tobago.
Pre-European Contact:
Evidence of pre-European contact can be found at archaeological sites in Tobago.
Artifacts include bowls, pots, clay jugs, figurines, and arrowheads made of stone, bone, or
fish spines.
Columbus' Arrival:
By the time Columbus arrived in Trinidad in 1498, the islands had a population of around
40,000 indigenous Amerindians.
Economic Growth and Development: Global
Distribution of Goods
Imports:
Imports are goods or services that come into one country from other countries.
Trinidad and Tobago imports refined and unrefined petroleum, sugar, cars, other motor
vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
The biggest trading partners for Trinidad and Tobago are the United States, Brazil,
Colombia, China, and Canada.
Foreign Exchange:
All countries use goods and services from other countries, and these purchases must be
paid for with foreign exchange.
Foreign exchange refers to foreign currency obtained from a system known as the foreign
exchange system.
Countries can earn income from foreign exchange by exporting goods and from service
industries such as tourism.
Balance of Trade:
The difference in value between the exports and imports in one year is called the balance
of trade.
If the value of the exports is higher than the value of the imports, then the country has a
favorable or positive balance of trade.
When the imports of a country are higher than the exports, the country has an unfavorable
or negative balance of trade.
Trinidad and Tobago usually has a favorable balance of trade because of the high value of
its exports.
