FirstPoint UAE Social Studies



National DocumentForThe Social Studies Curriculum for Public and Private EducationIn the United Arab EmiratesJanuary 2013GEMS FirstPoint School Edited Version June 2016Year 9ContentsContentsGeneral Standards, Learning Outcomes, and Performance Indicators3Map of Key Curriculum Aspects9Ministry of EducationGeneral Standards, Learning Outcomes, and Performance IndicatorsYear 9AspectsGeneral StandardsLearning OutcomesPerformance IndicatorsNational IdentityTo take pride in UAE’s history and civilizationTo identify the emergence of civilization in the Emirates’ regionTo define on the map the sites of civilizations which are adjunct to the UAE civilizationTo show aspects of cultural communication between the UAE’s civilization and its neighboring civilizationsTo be proud that their country’s civilization has continued through the agesTo realize the importance of the cohesion in achieving national unityTo comprehend the responsibilities of the UAE individuals and institutions in protecting the homelandTo identify the responsibility of the national soldiers in protecting the homelandTo define the relationship between the concept of homeland protection and the roles and responsibilities of the members of its societyTo give examples of individuals and national agencies which contribute to the protection of the homeland (soldier, teacher, doctor, student and employee)To write a report on the roles and responsibilities of individuals in protecting the homeland, each one through his own positionTo realize the importance of the cohesion in achieving national unityTo appreciate the efforts undertaken by the country’s agenciesTo take pride in the figures and institutions contributing to the homeland’s protectionTo select a situation through which they can show the individual's role in protecting the homelandTo follow the wisdom of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan – May Allah have mercy upon him - in the importance of national cohesionTo describe the role of societal cohesion in the protection and security of the homelandTo express their national identityTo represent the UAE’s original customs and traditionsTo evaluate of the toil and struggle experienced by parents and grandparentsTo show the lessons learned from the toil and struggle experienced by our ancestors in the pastTo ask the elderly people for advice by saying, Shhork and Heidatullah (“Asking your opinion")To identify the behaviors of interacting with their parents when them ask them something, and they reply: Falk Tayb (good fortune), Insha'Allah (If Allah wills), Aal Ha al khashm (on my head), labih (at your service), etcCitizenshipTo identify the most important historical stages the Federation experienced leading up to its establishmentTo be proud of the role of the early Federation foundersTo name the founders of the UAE FederationTo appreciate the early founders’ efforts in building a federal country on solid foundations and basesTo identify the challenges facing the establishment of the federal countryTo appreciate the importance of their country’ history and the necessity to preserve itTo develop positive trends toward the concept of belonging and loyalty to the homeland and its political leadershipTo demonstrate their loyalty and sense of belonging to the UAETo interpret the concept of obedience to the country’s leadersTo display obedience to the country’s leadersTo represent a love for the UAE in their behaviorTo respect and maintain the homeland’s symbolsTo be aware that the homeland’s interest comes first before any other interestTo represent their country well through their behavior when they travel abroadCountry, Law and RulesTo clarify the importance of the UAE’s constitution To deduce the importance of the constitution and law for societyTo elucidate on the fact that the constitution is the supreme lawTo outline the importance of legal complianceTo give examples of social, economic, security and environmental laws applied in the UAETo participate in supporting the application of UAE’s laws and regulationsTo elucidate on the various federal authorities in UAETo distinguish between the various political authoritiesTo name the various federal authoritiesTo identify the roles of public authorities in the UAETo outline the relationship between the various federal authorities (legislative, executive and judicial authorities)To illustrate the importance of the federal authorities in running the country’s affairsTo deduce the functions of the federal authorities and their tasksTo show the functions of the Federal Supreme CouncilTo mention the functions of the UAE president and his deputyTo appreciate the role of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, UAE President - may Allah protect him - in supporting the federal authorityTo determine the functions of the CabinetTo define the functions of the Federal National Council (FNC)Continued / Country, Law and RulesTo learn the biographies and achievements of UAE founders and the current leaders as well as their roles in building the Federation and supporting its progressTo learn the biographies of UAE leaders in Dubai, and show their roles in building the Federation and supporting its progress, and their achievements in its various fieldsTo trace the biography of Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Saqr Al Qasimi - may Allah have mercy upon him - the UAE founderTo clarify the role of Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi - may Allah have mercy upon him - in the UAE’s establishmentTo show a number of achievements by Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi - may Allah have mercy upon him - in various fieldsTo narrate the biography of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah - may Allah protect himTo clarify the role of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi - may Allah have mercy upon him - in supporting the Federation and continuing its progressTo show a number of the achievements of Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saqr Al Qasimi in various fieldsTo write a report on the support by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi in establishing public facilities for people with disabilitiesValues and MoralsTo elucidate the role of values and morals in developing productive citizenshipTo represent the behavioral values in their life so as to form a morally coherent personalityTo interpret the concept of altruismTo apply altruism in their dealing with othersTo be proud of the value of altruism and embracing itTo determine the role of ambition in promoting productive citizenshipTo make a connection between their ambition as students and their ambition as UAE citizensTo realize that moral values are the first foundation for building a well balanced personalityTo show the UAE’s efforts in preserving the environmentTo assert the right to live in a clean environment To acknowledge their right to live in an environment free of contaminants in order to preserve their healthTo discuss methods for preventing food contaminationTo participate in awareness campaigns to disseminate information on harmful foodsTo assert their right to attain the highest standard of healthTo appreciate the country’s efforts in achieving health securityTo participate in awareness campaigns for economizing on water and electricity consumptionTo use energy in moderation and without wastefulnessIndividual and SocietyTo develop their awareness of their skills and potential as UAE nationals To show their skills in building human relationsTo demonstrate willingness to communicate with othersTo set a weekly program for visiting relativesTo select their friends carefullyTo show a sense of humor and fun when communicating with othersTo form a positive perception about themselves and othersTo identify the UAE’s traditional sporting activitiesTo define traditional sporting activities To elucidate the various types of UAE traditional sporting activitiesTo keep track of camel races and their datesTo identify the names of falconry and hawk activities, and racing seasonsTo illustrate the efforts of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan in supporting falconryTo learn about rowing and sail boat racesTo explain how these sports emerged in the UAE in the pastTo appreciate the UAE government’s interest and promotion of traditional sports To be aware of some social aspects in their societyTo identify the role of social awareness in upgrading societyTo explain the concept of social awarenessTo comply with the system and good morals and make them the foundation of their life To bear social responsibility towards public facilitiesTo take the advantage of national occasions to enhance the UAE’s status and promote its achievementsTo apply the nation’s original values and traditions in daily lifeTo propose, in collaboration with their colleagues, solutions to some problems in their society, such as the prevalence of obesity among school students, or the excessive use of electronic gamesNational EconomyTo determine the economic values necessary for societal developmentTo understand the meaning of innovation and creativity in businesses and projectsTo define the concept of innovation and creativity in business and in projectsTo list areas of innovation and creativity in the business field and in projectsTo give examples of some of the innovative and creative projects and businesses in the UAETo deduce some aspects of innovation and creativity in some existing businesses and projectsTo appreciate the country’s role in supporting innovative and creative projects and businessesTo determine the role of innovation and creativity in the UAE’s economic progressTo take pride in the fact that the UAE is classified among the top ranks of economic development - and analyze the factors leading to thatMinistry of EducationMap for Key Curriculum AspectsYearAspectsThemesNo. of ClassesYear 9National IdentityRise of civilization in the Emirates’ region2Responsibility of individuals and bodies of the country to protect the homeland2Genuine Emirati customs and traditions2Citizenship First leading founders of the Federation2Obedience to leaders and prioritizing public interest1Country, Rule and LawLaws and legislations of the country1Specialization areas of the federal authorities in the United Arab Emirates1Roles of leading sheikhs of Sharjah Emirate and their achievements in different fields2Values and MoralsAltruism1Ambition 1Best use of environment1Individual and CommunityCommunication and building human relations2Heritage sports2Social awareness and renaissance of society2National EconomyInnovation and creativity in tasks and projects22118360635Contacts00ContactsQRCMinistryOfEducationUAE@MOEducationUAEMoeyoutube.aeToll Free 80051115 ................
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