Social Studies A

Arabic Social Studies is an essential topic in the UAE and in our curriculum at BSAK.

It is the subject that allows local students to learn about and be proud of their heritage and history, whilst also learning essential information about the culture of their country.

Students also learn about the history of the other countries in the GCC, specifically their alliances with these countries and their cultures.

COURSE CONTENT Term 1

● I maintain my national identity ● National Service ● The natural characteristics of the Arabian Peninsula ● Climate and natural vegetation in the Arabian Peninsula

Term 2

● Geographic Information Systems ● Remote Sensing ● The natural and human characteristics of the UAE

Term 3

● Perennial plants in the UAE ● Shaikh Zayed trips and tours in the UAE and North America

SKILLS DEVELOPED

The students learn how to research efficiently and correctly, and are also asked to do one project a term. They will also learn about the shape of the Gulf and how to draw it and will develop their History and Geography skills.

RESOURCES

Ministry textbooks, worksheets developed by teachers and websites

SETTING

The Social Studies A course is compulsory for the majority of Native Students (those in Arabic A (who speak fluent Arabic).

ASSESSMENTS

Students complete half-termly and termly exams on the specified subjects, testing their knowledge and how much information they have retained. The end of year exam covers all the essential skills.