YEAR 8- Social Studies Term 1 plan

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Week YEAR 8- Social Studies Term 1 plan 2016-2017 1 Introduction Students are given an overview of year 8 Social Studies and learning outcomes. Classroom expectations are made clear to students.

1 Week YEAR 8- Social Studies Term 1 plan Introduction Students are given an overview of year 8 Social Studies and learning outcomes. Classroom expectations are made clear to students. Students have a general discussion of Kuwait and the 2 The geography of the Islamic World Defining the Islamic world and locating Islamic countries on a world map. Why the Islamic world is a link between the rest of the world. Students will look at some of the Islamic countries of Asia and note their population. All activities from the activity workbook to be completed. 3-4 The geography of the Islamic World Students will look at some of the Islamic countries of Africa and Europe. Looking at countries where Muslims are a minority. 4-5 The Life of the Arabs in Pre-Islamic times. Students will learn about life before Islam in the Arab world. The climate and surface features. How trade routes developed and the goods that were traded in pre-islamic times. Agriculture. What were the political and religious conditions before the spread of Islam? 5-6 The emergence of Islam Students will be introduced to the origins of Islam and the mission of the Prophet (PBUH). The birth of Islam in Mecca.

2 6-7 The emergence of Islam Students will learn about the establishment of the Islamic state in Medina. Key events in the life of the Prophet (PBUH) The treaty of Hudaybiya. 8-9 The emergence of Islam The unification of the Arabian peninsula. Learn about the conquest of Mecca and the Holy battle of Tabuk. Students will learn about the farewell pilgrimage and the death of the Prophet (PBUH) 10 Revision and Preparation for term 1 exams and assessment. 11 First Term examination Starts YEAR 8- Social Studies Term 2 plan Week 1 The growth of Islam Students will learn The spread of Islam after the death of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) The age of the Caliphs 2 The growth of Islam Students will learn about how Abu Bakr was chosen as the first Caliph. What dangers did the Islamic state face after the death of the Prophet? The Apostasy Wars, The battle of Kazma. The conquest of Byzantine lands.

3 3 The growth of Islam Learn about Khalid Ibn Al Waleed- his life and death. Students will read and understand about various wars like the War of Qadsiya and Yarmouk; and the conquest of Egypt. 4 The Umayyad Caliphate. Learn BOUT THE Umayyad Caliphs and how the Islamic world expanded under them. The AL Hambra: History. The Abbasid Caliphate. 5 Islamic expansion in Asia and Africa. Students ill understand how Islam spread in different countries like India, Indonesia and the Malay Peninsula. How was Europe impacted by the spread of Islam? 6 Islamic expansion in Asia and Africa. continued 7 The influence of Islam in the modern world. Students ill understand how Islam spread in different countries like India, Indonesia and the Malay Peninsula. How was Europe impacted by the spread of Islam? What is the ICO and why was it set up? Students will be introduced to the main aims of the ICO What are the objectives of the ICO What are some of the achievements of the ICO? 8 The influence of Islam in the modern world. 9 Revision and Preparation for term 2 exams and assessment. The problems of the Students learn the problems facing Muslim minorities; legal, economic and health problems. 10 Second Term examination Starts

4 Week YEAR 8- Social Studies Term 3 plan Problems in the Islamic World Students understand the problems in Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina. What are some of the solutions to these problems. 2 Relationship between Kuwait and the 3 Relationship between Kuwait and the 4 Relationship between Kuwait and the Kuwait s distinctive role at the Islamic conferences. Kuwait as a founder member of the organisation. The role of the Islamic court of justice. Kuwait s official and public aid to Muslims. The ministry of Awqaf and Islamic affairs: roles and functions. Students will learn about the Islamic Charitable Foundation. Zakat House. When was it established and for what purpose. Where do they get their money from? The activities of the Al Zakat house. 5 The joint Kuwaiti Relief Commission. When w as the Kuwait Relief Commission set up and what are its objectives? The Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development.

5 6 The Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait Learn and understand the events leading to the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq and the subsequent liberation of Kuwait. Kuwait since liberation. 7 Project work and student presentations Power point presentations by students on the topics covered in term 3. Students will be divided in to groups and each group will present a topic. 8 Revision and Preparation for end of year exams and assessment. 9 Final examination Starts

7 th Grade History. Chapter 1: The Tools of History. What are latitude and longitude? Hemispheres? (know equator and prime meridian)

7 th Grade History. Chapter 1: The Tools of History. What are latitude and longitude? Hemispheres? (know equator and prime meridian) Name 7 th Grade History Chapter 1: The Tools of History 1.1 Geography of the World (p.8-13) What is geography? Landforms and bodies of water Continents Weather vs. climate 1.2 Mapping the World (p.14-21)