CONTENT: In line with UAE national priorities and the Dubai strategic plan 2021, schools in Dubai are required to incorporate the Ministry of Education UAE Social studies curriculum standards into their curricula. The rationale for this is to provide students with in-depth knowledge, skills and understanding in history, geography and civics, which emphasize the links and relationships between diverse groups, people, science and society. Students will contribute, as responsible citizens and residents of the UAE, to the building of a cohesive society that is inclusive of all, while preserving the UAE culture, heritage and traditions.
In addition we incorporate the New York State K-12 Social Studies Framework is designed to prepare students for college, careers, and civic life with courses that are rigorous and aligned to New York State Learning Standards. This Framework integrates existing New York State Learning Standards and the New York State Core Curriculum for Social Studies into a single, three-part document. It is intended to serve as a guide for local districts in developing their Social Studies curricula. Social Studies practices are identified, as well as the key ideas, conceptual understandings, and content specifications. The Content Advisory Panel (CAP), a diverse group of New York K–12 and Higher Education educators from across New York State, has played an integral role in redefining Social Studies and in the development of the Framework. The Framework was presented to the Board of Regents in March 2014 and was approved by the Board of Regents in April 2014.
Time, Continuity and Change
Connections and Conflict
Geography
Culture
Society and Identity
Government
Production, Distribution and Consumption
Science, Technology and Society
The Units of Study covered in Grade 1 are:
Family Diversity
Global Citizenship
The President
Maps and Geography
Family Stories
Economic Choices
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES:
Assessments are formative and summative. Types of assessments include the following: drawings, diagrams, worksheets, rubrics/checklists, projects, performance tasks, and anecdotal records.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
Students learn through whole and small group instruction, cooperative learning groups, games, inquiry based activities, modeling, activating prior knowledge, exit cards, differentiated instruction, multi-sensory approaches, technology integration, and project-based learning.