Social Studies B

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

It is the subject that allows students to learn about the culture, customs and heritage of the country they live in.

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

● The Ancient History of the UAE ● The development of society in the UAE ● The age of Islam in the UAE

Term 2

● Culture and customs of the people of the UAE ● Culture and customs of the people of the Arabian Gulf

Term 3

● Achievements of the UAE in the last 50 years

SKILLS DEVELOPED

The students will learn through a variety of experiences using a range of sources and activities to develop their enquiry skills. Working both independently and in small groups, students will complete a project each term. There is ongoing teacher assessment to track progress and ensure students are developing their history and Geography skills.

RESOURCES

Ministry textbooks, worksheets developed by teachers and websites

SETTING

Teaching will be delivered in small form classes to non native students.

ASSESSMENTS

Students complete half-termly and termly exams on the specified subjects, testing their knowledge and how much information they have retained. There is no end of year exam.