Social Studies

ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022 YEAR 9

SOCIAL STUDIES

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

● The Arab World site and its importance ● Climate and plants in the Arab world ● International Trade ● The Constitution of the UAE

Term 2

● UAE’s Knowledge Economy ● Dome of Light ● Sheikh Zayed’s vision for women in UAE society ● My identity is my responsibility

Term 3

● Income selective taxes and value added in the UAE ● UAE Vision Centennial ● Expo World Forum

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.