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 geographical features of the Arabian Gulf ● Topography of the Arabian Gulf

Term 2

● Plants and Animals of the Arabian Gulf ● Transformation of the Arabian Gulf ● Conservation

Term 3

● Leadership ● Eternal Imprints - Which leaders have left an eternal imprint on our world? - specific look at His Highness Sheikh Zayed

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.