"Everywhere you looked, all you could see was a sea of green. The long, slender cane leaves rippled like waves when the breeze blew. Since Caroni (1075) Limited stopped operating, there is only bare ground and stunted grass, " said Mr Harry, as he pointed to lands that were formerly cultivated.

a. Draw an outline map of Trinidad and colour in the area that was formerly covered by sugar cane plantations. (5 marks)

b. Outline the history of Trinidad during the period that sugar was 'king'. (10 marks)

c. Explain three reasons for the changes in the sugar cane industry that were identified by Mr Harry. (6 marks)

d. Many persons who were employed in agriculture have now found other forms of employment. Discuss why persons in Trinidad and Tobago should still engage in agricultural activity. (3 marks)

e. Propose three strategies that the government can utilize to help young persons to become interested in a career in agriculture (6 marks).

Present your research in a simple folder. You must have a cover page, table of contents, and bibliography. Ensure that you use correct spelling, grammar and sentence construction.

Rubric

Item Standard Mark Offered

Mark Earned

Map showing sugar-producing areas in Trinidad

The outline drawn neatly and accuratelyA scale is given (linear, statement and or ratio) A key is givenAn appropriate title for the map is writtenThe directional arrow is drawnThe principal towns or cities are identified

111111

History of the industry At least 12major events or conditions are identified 1/2 mark for each event or condition identifiedAt least 8 important dates are identified 1/2 mark for each dare

6

4Reasons for the changes in the sugar industry

Each reason is stated and effectively explained2 marksIf the reason is stated but not explained 1 mark

6

Employment in agriculture

Each accurately stated reason for persons to engage in agriculture 1 mark

3

Strategies to promote agriculture among youth

Each strategy is stated and effectively explained2 marksIf the strategy is stated but not explained 1 mark

6

Presentation A cover page that is clearly laid out and shows the school, student’s name, class, subject, teacher’s name and topicTable of contents with section titles and page numbers 2 marks. Titles listed but no numbers given- 1 markPages in the report are numbered- 1 mark

1

2

1

There is a well-prepared bibliography identifying the sources of information- 2 marks (see guide below)Free of spelling errorsFree of errors in punctuationFree of errors in grammar and sentence construction

2111

Guide for bibliography (The examples are not the names of real books and websites so please do not put them in your bibliography)For books: Author’s surname, initials, year of publication, title of book, place published, publisherExampleRampersad, R. D. (2010). Trinidad and Tobago- An Educational Adventure. San Juan: Triniprint Limited

For websites: Author’s surname, initial, year published (sometimes found at the end of the web page), address of the website.ExampleDavies, M. (2011). Let Us Explore Trinidad. Retrieved from http://worldofgeography.edu