SZPAB Middle School Booklet

Middle School Secondary Grade 6 – Grade 8 School Curriculum Outline AY 2025-2026

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Curriculum – Rationale and Vision

Curriculum – Massachusetts Framework

Literacy Curriculum – 8 Principles • Literacy – Rationale and Vision

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1. Digital Literacy

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5. Data Literacy

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2. Health & Nutrition Literacy

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6. Financial Literacy

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3. Media Literacy

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7. Civic Literacy

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4. Information Literacy

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8. Environmental Literacy

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Middle School – Grades 6-8: Subject Overview 17

English

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Secondary Arabic Language

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Secondary Islamic Studies

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UAE Social Studies

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Secondary Moral Education

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Physical Education

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Swimming

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Eyal Zayed and Military Programs

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Middle School – Grades 6 – 8: Remaining Subjects 43

Grade 6: • • • • • •

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Grade 7: • • • • •

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Character Curriculum Math Science English Social Studies Computer Science Art

Math Science English Social Studies Computer Science Art

Grade 8: • • • • •

Math Science English Social Studies Computer Science Art

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Critical Curriculum 90

• STEAM Education

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• 8Billion Ideas

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• ECA Overview – Extra-Curricular Opportunities

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• Inclusion and SEN

Pastoral Care

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• Pastoral care – Grades 6 - 8

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Curriculum – Rationale and Vision

Discover the Vision Behind Our Curriculum At The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB), our curriculum is built on a foundation of excellence, innovation, and future-readiness. It reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering an outstanding learning experience that honours the UAE’s proud heritage while preparing students to thrive in a globalised world.

Our curriculum is carefully designed to: •

Celebrate national identity while embracing international standards and best practices.

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Equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values required to succeed in an everevolving global landscape.

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Promote character, curiosity, and confidence, ensuring every learner is supported to reach their full potential.

This booklet has been developed to help students, parents, and the wider community better understand the structure, pathways, and opportunities available through our curriculum. Whether exploring academic routes, elective options, or enrichment experiences, this guide offers a clear and accessible overview of how we support each learner on their personalised journey.

At SZPAB, our curriculum is more than a set of subjects — it is a reflection of our vision to educate, empower, and inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

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Curriculum American Massachusetts State Curriculum Framework

Click above to learn more The Massachusetts Curriculum Framework provides structured, standards-based guidance for curriculum and instruction across all grade levels. It is aligned with college and career readiness goals, emphasizing deep content knowledge, critical thinking, real-world application and equitable access for all students.

The Massachusetts Frameworks also emphasize: • Civic education and student voice • Digital literacy and computer science integration • College and career readiness • Equity and access for diverse learners • Cultural responsiveness.

This curriculum booklet provides an overview of our curriculum offerings across Grades 6–8.

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Digital Literacy

Literacy Curriculum

Health & Nutrition Literacy

8 Literacy Principles

Media Literacy

Information Literacy

Literacy

Data Literacy

Financial Literacy

Civic Literacy

Environmental Literacy

At The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB), our commitment to future-focused education is reflected in our comprehensive approach to literacy. The 8 Literacy Principles— Digital, Health & Nutrition, Media, Information, Data, Financial, Civic, and Environmental Literacy—equip our students with the essential competencies to thrive in a complex, interconnected and rapidly evolving world.

Recent research emphasizes the growing importance of multidimensional literacy frameworks in preparing learners for uncertain futures. A study by Kalantzis and Cope (2020) argues that future-ready learners must possess “a repertoire of literacies” that go beyond traditional reading and writing to include social, cultural, environmental and digital dimensions: “The ability to act across multiple domains of literacy is now considered foundational to student success in school and life.”

Kalantzis, M. and Cope, B., 2020. New Learning: Transformational Designs for Pedagogy and Assessment. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

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PS4 – Digital Literacy

What is Digital Literacy?

The ability to confidently and responsibly use digital technologies to find, evaluate, create and communicate information.

Why it is important: This is essential for future academic and career success. Being digitally literate enables students to navigate digital environments safely, think critically about online content and participate ethically in a connected world.

Supporting Research: Kalantzis & Cope (2020) emphasize digital literacy as part of essential multiliteracies for full participation in modern learning and life. The World Economic Forum (2023) ranks digital skills among the top global competencies needed by 2025.

Kalantzis, M. and Cope, B., 2020. New Learning: Transformational Designs for Pedagogy and Assessment.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

World Economic Forum, 2023. The Future of Jobs Report 2023. Geneva: World Economic Forum.

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PS4 – Health & Nutrition Literacy

What is Health & Nutrition Literacy?

The ability to access, understand, and apply health and nutrition information to make informed decisions about personal well-being.

Why it’s important: At SZPAB, Health & Nutrition Literacy promotes lifelong health and wellness, reduces the risk of chronic disease, and supports mental and physical readiness for learning. Teaching about this literacy principle empowers students to make informed dietary and lifestyle choices.

Supporting Research: Nutbeam (2000) identified health literacy as essential for effective self-management and disease prevention, directly impacting educational outcomes and workforce readiness.

Nutbeam, D., 2000. Health literacy as a public health goal: a challenge for contemporary health education and communication strategies into the 21st century. Health Promotion International, 15(3), pp.259–267.

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PS4 – Media Literacy

What is Media Literacy?

The ability to critically analyze, evaluate and create messages across a variety of media formats, including digital, print and visual media.

Why it is important: Media Literacy prepares students to think critically, identify bias, and navigate misinformation, which is essential for informed citizenship and democratic participation in an age of constant media exposure.

Supporting Research: Hobbs (2010) emphasizes media literacy as key to democratic engagement, especially in countering disinformation and promoting critical thinking.

Hobbs, R., 2010. Digital and Media Literacy: A Plan of Action. Washington, D.C.: Aspen Institute.

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PS4 – Information Literacy

What is Information Literacy?

The ability to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically for problem-solving, research, and decision-making.

Why it is important: Essential for academic success, lifelong learning, and navigating the information-rich world.

Teaching Information Literacy empowers students to be discerning and responsible information consumers and producers, particularly in an age of AI and emerging technologies.

Supporting Research: The ACRL (2016) framework establishes information literacy as a cornerstone of higher education and knowledge construction in the 21st century.

Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), 2016. Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. [online] Available at: https://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/ilframework

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PS4 – Data Literacy

What is Data Literacy?

The ability to read, interpret, evaluate and use data to inform decisions and solve problems effectively.

Why it is important: This is vital for navigating the modern world, where data underpins decision-making in business, science, education and daily life. By focusing on this literacy principle, our students will develop critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning that are highly valued in the workplace.

Supporting Research: Mandinach and Gummer (2013) highlight data literacy as a critical 21st-century skill essential for both educators and students.

Mandinach, E.B. and Gummer, E.S., 2013. A Systemic View of Implementing Data Literacy in Educator Preparation. Educational Researcher, 42(1), pp.30–37.

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What is Financial Literacy?

The ability to understand and manage personal finances including budgeting, saving, investing and responsible borrowing.

Why it is important: Focusing on Financial Literacy helps equip students with practical life skills to achieve financial independence, avoid debt and build economic resilience: critical for future personal and professional success.

Supporting Research: Lusardi & Mitchell (2014) found strong correlations between financial literacy and positive longterm economic outcomes among young adults.

Lusardi, A. and Mitchell, O.S., 2014. The Economic Importance of Financial Literacy: Theory and Evidence. Journal of Economic Literature, 52(1), pp.5–44.

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PS4 – Civic Literacy

What is Civic Literacy?

The knowledge and skills needed to participate effectively in civic life, including understanding government, laws, human rights and civic responsibilities.

Why it is important: Civic Literacy helps promote democratic engagement, social responsibility and critical thinking.

This literacy principle helps students advocate for positive change, understand their rights and duties as global citizens, and develop the ‘soft skills’ needed to be employable in any setting around the globe.

Supporting Research: Kahne & Middaugh (2008) link civic learning with increased political engagement, critical thinking, and equity awareness in youth.

Kahne, J. and Middaugh, E., 2008. Democracy for Some: The Civic Opportunity Gap in High School. Circle Working Paper 59.

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PS4 – Environmental Literacy

What is Environmental Literacy?

The understanding of ecological principles and the human impact on the environment, enabling informed environmental decision-making and stewardship.

Why it is important: SZPAB is passionate about supporting students to become more aware of global environmental challenges, helping them engage in sustainable practices and become future environmental leaders.

Supporting Research: Roth (1992) defined environmental literacy as foundational for fostering environmental responsibility and systems thinking in youth.

Roth, C.E., 1992. Environmental Literacy: Its Roots, Evolution and Directions in the 1990s. Columbus, OH: ERIC/CSMEE.

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English Grades 6 - 8 What is English Language Arts?

The Grades 6 - 8 Common Core English Curriculum covers: ● ● ●

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Reading – Students read and analyze a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts Writing – Students develop their writing skills by writing argumentative, informational, narrative and research pieces Speaking and Listening – Students participate in group discussions, plan and deliver presentations on various topics, incorporating visual aids or multimedia as appropriate.

Language– Students refine their understanding of grammar, apply rules of writing and speaking and use context clues, roots, affixes and reference materials to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words

Grades 6 - 8 Common Core ELA standards are designed to build a strong foundation in reading, writing, speaking, listening and language use. These skills and texts are at a gradeappropriate level of complexity, vocabulary and writing skills.

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English Grades 6 - 8 Click on to enlarge

Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Social Studies Reading historical documents, analyzing primary sources and writing reports on historical events.

Science Reading scientific texts and articles.

Writing explanatory essays about scientific processes or phenomena.

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English Grade 6 - 8 Click on to enlarge Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links – Continued Math Analyzing word problems and understanding how to communicate mathematical solutions clearly through written responses.

Understanding how mathematical data is represented in written form, such as tables, graphs, and charts, and writing clear explanations based on that data.

Art and Music Analyzing visual and musical texts through descriptive and analytical writing (e.g., describing artwork or a music performance).

Engaging in creative writing about art or music (e.g., narrative writing on an art piece).

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English Grades 6 - 8

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Digital Literacy: • Usage: Teaching students how to navigate and evaluate online sources for reliability, ensuring they are using credible information for research.

Media Literacy: • Usage: Helping students analyze media (TV, movies, advertisements, social media) and understand how messages are constructed and their potential impact.

Information Literacy: • Usage: Teaching students how to efficiently search for, identify and evaluate information across multiple formats (books, articles, websites).

Data Literacy: • Usage: Using texts that include data (graphs, charts, statistics) and helping students interpret and write about the data.

Financial Literacy: • Usage: Introducing students to concepts of budgeting, saving and managing money through stories, discussions or informational texts.

Environmental Literacy: • Usage: Teaching students about environmental issues and how to read and interpret environmental data, such as pollution statistics or conservation efforts.

Health and Nutrition Literacy: • Usage: Incorporating health-related topics such as nutrition, exercise and well-being into reading and writing activities.

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‫‪Arabic Language‬‬ ‫‪MoE‬‬

‫?‪What is Arabic Language‬‬ ‫‪o‬‬ ‫‪o‬‬ ‫وﻣﻠﺒ‪p‬ﺎ‬ ‫ﺟﺎء ﻣﻨﻬﺎج اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ•~‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺑﻨﺎﺋﻪ وﺗﻨﻈ‪p‬ﻤﻪ وﻣﺤﺘﻮاە ﻣﺤﻘﻘﺎ ﻷﻫﺪاف اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ•~‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬وﻣﻌﺎﻳﻴﺮﻫﺎ ﻓﻲ دوﻟﺔ اﻹﻣﺎرات اﻟﻌ•~‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺘﺤﺪة‪،‬‬ ‫ﺣﺎﺟﺎت اﻟﻄﺎﻟﺐ اﻟﻠﻐ©¨ﺔ‪ ،‬وﻗﺪ اﺷﺘﻤﻞ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻣﻮﺿﻮﻋﺎت ﻣﺘﻨﻮﻋﺔ ودروس ﻋﺪة‪ ،‬ﺣ‪p‬ﺚ ¡ﻞ درس ‪ž‬ﻌﺘﺒﺮ وﺣﺪة ﻣﺘ‪œ‬ﺎﻣﻠﺔ ﺗﻠﺘﻘﻲ ﻓ‪p‬ﻪ ﻓﻨﻮن اﻟﻠﻐﺔ‬ ‫وﻣﻬﺎرات اﻻﺗﺼﺎل اﻟﺸﻔﻮي‪¡ ،‬ﻤﺎ اﺳ¯ﺜﻤﺮ ﻛﺘﺎب اﻟﺘﻄﺒ‪p‬ﻘﺎت اﻟﻠﻐ©¨ﺔ ﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ اﻟﻤﻔﺎﻫ‪p‬ﻢ اﻟﻨﺤ©¨ﺔ واﻟﺼﺮﻓ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬وﺗ¯ﺒﻊ ﻓ‪p‬ﻪ اﻟﻄ•¨ﻘﺔ اﻻﺳﺘﻘﺮاﺋ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﺘﻲ‬ ‫‪o‬‬ ‫‪o‬‬ ‫إرﺷﺎد‪ž‬ﺎ‪¡ .‬ﻤﺎ ﻳﻬﺘﻢ اﻟﻤﻨﻬﺞ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻤﻬﺎرات اﻟﻌﻘﻠ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻌﻠ‪p‬ﺎ ﻣﺜﻞ اﻟﺘﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ واﻟﺘﻌﻠ‪p‬ﻞ‬ ‫ﺗﻮﺟﻴﻬ‪p‬ﺎ‬ ‫ﺗﺤﻔﺰ اﻟﻄﺎﻟﺐ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺘﻌﻠﻢ اﻟﺬاﺗﻲ‪ ،‬و~ﺎﻟﺘﺎﻟﻲ ‪ž‬ﺼﺒﺢ دور اﻟﻤﻌﻠﻢ‬ ‫واﻟﺘﺨﻄ‪p‬ﻂ واﻟﻌﺼﻒ اﻟﺬﻫﻨﻲ وﺣﻞ اﻟﻤﺸ‪œ‬ﻼت واﺗﺨﺎذ اﻟﻘﺮار‪.‬‬ ‫ﺧﻼﺻﺔ اﻟﻘﻮل‪ :‬إن اﻟﻤﻬﺎرات واﻟﺨﺒﺮات واﻷ‪Æ‬ﺸﻄﺔ اﻟﻤﻮﺟﻮدة ﻓﻲ ﻣﻨﻬﺎج اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ•~‪p‬ﺔ ﺗﺤﺚ اﻟﻄﺎﻟﺐ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻹ‪º‬ﺪاع واﻻﺑﺘ‪œ‬ﺎر‪º ،‬ﺎﻹﺿﺎﻓﺔ إﻟﻰ اﻻﻋﺘﻤﺎد‬ ‫‪Í‬‬ ‫ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻨﻔﺲ واﻟﺘﻔﺎﻋﻞ ﻣﻊ اﻟﺨﺒﺮة اﻟﻤﻘﺪﻣﺔ‪ ،‬وذﻟﻚ ﻟﺘﻨﻤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﻬﺎرات اﻟﻠﻐ©¨ﺔ‪ ،‬وﻟﻐﺮس ﺣﺐ اﻟﺘﻌﻠﻢ وﺷﻐﻒ اﻻﻃﻼع ﻓﻲ ﻧﻔﻮس أﺑﻨﺎﺋﻨﺎ اﻟﻄﻠ‪É‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫ﻳﺘﺄﻟﻒ اﻟﻤﻨﻬﺎج ﻣﻦ‪ :‬ﻛﺘﺎب اﻟﺘﻄﺒ‪p‬ﻘﺎت اﻟﻠﻐ©¨ﺔ واﻟﻨﺼﻮص‪ ،‬وﻛﺘﺎب اﻟﺘﻄﺒ‪p‬ﻘﺎت اﻟﻨﺤ©¨ﺔ‪º ،‬ﺎﻹﺿﺎﻓﺔ إﻟﻰ ﻣﺠﻤﻮﻋﺔ ﻗﺼﺼ‪p‬ﺔ وروا‪ž‬ﺔ ‪.‬‬

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‫‪Horizontal‬‬ ‫‪Cross-Curricular Links‬‬ ‫ﻣﺠﺎﻻت اﻟ‪mn‬ﻂ ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ‪lmn‬ﺔ واﻟﻤﻮاد اﻷﺧﺮى‪:‬‬ ‫‪.1‬اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ‪lmn‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﺮ‪lm‬ﺔ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪l‬ﺔ‪:‬‬ ‫○ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻨﺼﻮص اﻟﻘﺮآﻧ‪p‬ﺔ واﻷﺣﺎد‪ž‬ﺚ اﻟﻨﺒ©¨ﺔ ﻣﻦ اﻟﻨﺎﺣ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻠﻐ©¨ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺔ ﻣﻮﺿﻮﻋﺎت ﺗﻌﺒﻴﺮ¨ﺔ ﻋﻦ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﻌﺎﻟ‪p‬ﻢ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫‪.2‬اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ‪lmn‬ﺔ واﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪l‬ﺔ‪:‬‬ ‫○ﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺔ ﺗﻘﺎر¨ﺮ ﻋﻦ اﻷﺣﺪاث اﻟﺘﺎر¨ﺨ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬وﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻮﺛﺎﺋﻖ اﻟﺘﺎر¨ﺨ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺔ‪،‬‬ ‫واﻟﺘﻌﺒﻴﺮ ﻋﻦ اﻟﻘﻀﺎ‪ž‬ﺎ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼل اﻟﻤﻘﺎﻻت واﻟﺤﻮارات‪.‬‬ ‫‪.3‬اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ‪lmn‬ﺔ واﻟﻌﻠﻮم‪:‬‬ ‫○ﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺔ ﺗﻘﺎر¨ﺮ ﻋﻠﻤ‪p‬ﺔ ﺣﻮل اﻟﻈﻮاﻫﺮ اﻟﻄﺒ‪p‬ﻌ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﺠﺎرب‪.‬‬ ‫○ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻨﺼﻮص اﻟﻌﻠﻤ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﻌﺒﻴﺮ ﻋﻦ اﻷﻓ‪œ‬ﺎر اﻟﻌﻠﻤ‪p‬ﺔ ‪º‬ﺄﺳﻠﻮب أدﺑﻲ‪.‬‬ ‫‪.4‬اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ‪lmn‬ﺔ واﻟ‪…n‬ﺎﺿ‪l‬ﺎت‪:‬‬ ‫○ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻹﺣﺼﺎﺋ‪p‬ﺎت واﻟﺒ‪p‬ﺎﻧﺎت ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼل اﻟﻘﺮاءة واﻟﻔﻬﻢ‪.‬‬ ‫‪.5‬اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ‪lmn‬ﺔ واﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻹﻧﺠﻠﻴﺰ…ﺔ‪:‬‬ ‫ﻣﻘﺎﻻت‬ ‫ﻣﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ أو‬ ‫○اﻟﻤﻘﺎرﻧﺔ ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﺘﺮا‪pÙ‬ﺐ اﻟﻠﻐ©¨ﺔ واﻟﻤﻔﺮدات ﻓﻲ اﻟﻠﻐﺘﻴﻦ‪ ،‬وﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺔ‬ ‫ﺛﻨﺎﺋ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻠﻐﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫‪.6‬اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ‪lmn‬ﺔ واﻟﻔﻨﻮن‪:‬‬ ‫○ﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺔ ﻧﻘﺪ أدﺑﻲ ﻟﻸﻋﻤﺎل اﻟﻔﻨ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﻤﺴﺮﺣ‪p‬ﺎت‪ ،‬وﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﺸﻌﺮ واﻟﻘﺼﺺ ور~ﻄﻬﺎ‬ ‫‪º‬ﺎﻟﺘﺼ©¨ﺮ واﻟﺮﺳﻢ‪ ،‬وﺗﺄﻟ‪p‬ﻒ ﻗﺼﺺ ﻣﺼﻮرة وﻣﺸﺎﻫﺪ ﺗﻤﺜ‪p‬ﻠ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫‪.7‬اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ‪lmn‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﺮ‪lm‬ﺔ اﻟ‹ﺪﻧ‪l‬ﺔ‪:‬‬ ‫○ﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺔ ﺗﻘﺎر¨ﺮ ﻋﻦ أﻫﻤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟ•¨ﺎﺿﺔ ‪º‬ﺄﺳﻠﻮب ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻠﻲ‪ ،‬و‪Þ‬ﻋﺪاد ﻧﺼﻮص ﺣﻮار¨ﺔ ﻋﻦ اﻟﺮوح‬ ‫اﻟ•¨ﺎﺿ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﻌﺎون‪.‬‬

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‫‪Arabic Language‬‬ ‫‪MoE‬‬

‫‪Literacy Principles‬‬ ‫ﻳﺮﺗ‪É‬ﻂ ﻣﻨﻬﺞ اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ•~‪p‬ﺔ ‪º‬ﺄﻧﻮاع ﻣﺨﺘﻠﻔﺔ ﻣﻦ اﻟﻤﻬﺎرات اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼل ﺗﻨﻤ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﻬﺎرات ﺣﻞ اﻟﻤﺸ‪œ‬ﻼت واﻟﺘﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ واﻟﺘﻔﻜﻴﺮ اﻟﻨﻘﺪي‪:‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺮﻗﻤ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Digital Literacy‬‬ ‫○ اﺳﺘﺨﺪام اﻟﺘﻄﺒ‪p‬ﻘﺎت اﻟﺮﻗﻤ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ ﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﻘﺎﻻت واﻟﺘﺤ•¨ﺮ اﻟﻠﻐﻮي‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻨﺼﻮص اﻟﺮﻗﻤ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﺜﻞ اﻟﻤﺪوﻧﺎت واﻟﻤﻘﺎﻻت اﻹﻟ‪ã‬ﺘﺮوﻧ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬وﺗﻘﻴ‪p‬ﻢ ﻣﺼﺪاﻗ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت ﻋﻠﻰ اﻹﻧﺘﺮﻧﺖ‪.‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺼﺤ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﻐﺬ‪Ž‬ﺔ )‪:(Health & Nutrition Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﻗﺮاءة وﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ وﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺔ اﻟﻨﺼﻮص اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﺼﺤﺔ واﻟﺘﻐﺬ‪ž‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﻮﻋ‪p‬ﺔ ‪º‬ﺄﻫﻤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟ•¨ﺎﺿﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ اﻟﻘﻀﺎ‪ž‬ﺎ اﻟﺼﺤ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻟﺘﻌﺒﻴﺮ اﻟﺸﻔﻬﻲ واﻟ‪ã‬ﺘﺎﺑﻲ‪ ،‬ﻣﺜﻞ اﻟﺴﻤﻨﺔ وأﺛﺮ اﻟﻐﺬاء ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺼﺤﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻹﻋﻼﻣ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Media Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻷﺧ‪É‬ﺎر واﻟﻤﻘﺎﻻت اﻟﺼﺤﻔ‪p‬ﺔ وا‪¯Ù‬ﺸﺎف اﻟﺘﺤﻴﺰ اﻹﻋﻼﻣﻲ‪ ،‬و‪ÆÞ‬ﺸﺎء ﺗﻘﺎر¨ﺮ ﻧﻘﺪ‪ž‬ﺔ ﺣﻮل اﻷﺣﺪاث‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻓﻬﻢ ﺗﻘﻨ‪p‬ﺎت اﻹﻗﻨﺎع واﻟﺪﻋﺎ‪ž‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ اﻹﻋﻼم اﻟﻤﺨﺘﻠﻔﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت )‪:(Information Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻄ©¨ﺮ ﻣﻬﺎرات اﻟ‪É‬ﺤﺚ ﻋﻦ اﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت وﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻠﻬﺎ ﻣﻦ ﻣﺼﺎدر ﻣﻮﺛﻮﻗﺔ‪ ،‬واﺳﺘﺨﺪام ﻣﺼﺎدر ﻣﺘﻨﻮﻋﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ اﻟﺘﻤﻴﻴﺰ ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﺤﻘﺎﺋﻖ واﻵراء ﻓﻲ اﻟﻨﺼﻮص اﻷدﺑ‪p‬ﺔ واﻹﻋﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺒ‪l‬ﺎﻧﺎت )‪:(Data Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻹﺣﺼﺎﺋ‪p‬ﺎت واﻟﻤﺨﻄﻄﺎت اﻟﺒ‪p‬ﺎﻧ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻟﻤﻘﺎﻻت واﻟﻨﺼﻮص اﻟﻌﻠﻤ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺔ ﺗﻘﺎر¨ﺮ ﺗﻌﺘﻤﺪ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺒ‪p‬ﺎﻧﺎت واﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت اﻟ‪å‬ﻤ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬وﻓﻬﻢ ﻛ‪p‬ﻔ‪p‬ﺔ ﺗﻤﺜ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﺒ‪p‬ﺎﻧﺎت ﻻﺗﺨﺎذ اﻟﻘﺮارات اﻟﺼﺎﺋ‪É‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﻤﺎﻟ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Financial Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﻗﺮاءة وﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻨﺼﻮص اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻻﻗﺘﺼﺎد واﻹدارة اﻟﻤﺎﻟ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺔ ﻣﻘﺎﻻت ﻋﻦ اﻻدﺧﺎر‪ ،‬اﻻﺳ¯ﺜﻤﺎر‪ ،‬واﻟﺘﺨﻄ‪p‬ﻂ اﻟﻤﺎﻟﻲ‪ ،‬وﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻻﻗﺘﺼﺎد‪ž‬ﺔ وﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮﻫﺎ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻊ‪.‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺒ”ﺌ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Environmental Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻨﺼﻮص اﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﻨﺎﻗﺶ ﻗﻀﺎ‪ž‬ﺎ اﻟﺒ‪ç‬ﺌﺔ واﻻﺳﺘﺪاﻣﺔ‪ ،‬وﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ أﻫﻤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺴﺆوﻟ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﺒ‪ç‬ﺌ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻊ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺔ ﺗﻘﺎر¨ﺮ وﻣﻘﺎﻻت ﻋﻦ اﻟﺘﻐﻴﺮ اﻟﻤﻨﺎﺧﻲ‪ ،‬اﻟﺘﻠﻮث‪ ،‬واﻟﺤﻔﺎظ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻤﻮارد اﻟﻄﺒ‪p‬ﻌ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬

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‫‪Islamic‬‬ ‫‪Education‬‬ ‫‪MoE‬‬ ‫?‪What is Islamic Education‬‬ ‫ﻳـﺘﺄﻟـﻒ ﻛـﺘﺎب اﻟـﺘﺮ~ـ‪p‬ﺔ اﻹﺳـﻼﻣـ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣـﻦ ﺛـﻼﺛـﺔ أﺟـﺰاء ﻳﺘﺨـﻠﻠﻬﺎ ﺳـﺖ وﺣـﺪات دراﺳـ‪p‬ﺔ ﺑـﻮاﻗـﻊ وﺣـﺪﺗـﻴﻦ ﻓـﻲ ¡ـﻞ ﺟـﺰء‪ ،‬و¨ـﺮاﻋـﻰ ﻓـﻲ ¡ـﻞ وﺣـﺪة ﻣـﺤﻮري اﻟـﻘﺮآن‬ ‫اﻟ ــ‪ ¨•ã‬ــﻢ واﻟﺤ ــﺪ‪ ž‬ــﺚ اﻟﺸ ــﺮ¨ ــﻒ )اﻟ ــﻮﺣ ــﻲ اﻹﻟﻬ ــﻲ( ‪ ì‬ــﺸ‪œ‬ﻞ أﺳ ــﺎﺳ ــﻲ‪ ،‬وﺗ ــﺘﻀﻤﻦ ﻛ ــﺬﻟ ــﻚ ﻣ ــﺤﺎور ¡ ــﻞ ﻣ ــﻦ اﻟ ــﻌﻘ‪p‬ﺪة وﻗ ــ‪p‬ﻢ اﻹﺳ ــﻼم وآدا‪ º‬ــﻪ وأﺣ ــ‪œ‬ﺎﻣ ــﻪ واﻟﺴ ــﻴﺮة‬ ‫واﻟﺸﺨﺼ‪p‬ﺎت واﻟﻬ©¨ﺔ اﻟﻮﻃﻨ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﻘﻀﺎ‪ž‬ﺎ اﻟﻤﻌﺎﺻﺮة‪..‬‬ ‫يوازن اﻟـ‪ã‬ﺘـﺎب ﺑـ‪p‬ـﻦ اﻟـﻤﻌﺮﻓــﺔ اﻟـﺪﻳـ‪pî‬ـﺔ واﻷ‪Æ‬ﺸـﻄﺔ اﻟـﺘﻌﻠ‪p‬ﻤ‪p‬ـﺔ ﺣـ‪p‬ـﺚ يﻗــﺪم اﻟـﻤﻌﺎرف واﻟـﻤﻔﺎﻫـ‪p‬ﻢ اﻟـﺪﻳـ‪pî‬ـﺔ اﻟـﻼزﻣــﺔ ﻟـﻠﻄـﻼب‪ ،‬و¨ـﻔﺘـﺢ ﻟـﻬـﻢ ﻣـﺠـﺎل اﻻﺳـﺘﺰادة‬ ‫‪ .‬واﻹﺛﺮاء ﻋ‪É‬ـﺮ اﻷ‪Æ‬ﺸﻄـﺔ اﻟﺘﻌﻠ‪p‬ﻤ‪p‬ـﺔ اﻟﺼﻔ‪p‬ـﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻟﻮﻗـﺖ ﻧﻔﺴـﻪ‬ ‫¡ـﻤﺎ اﺳـﺘﻬﺪف اﻟـ‪ã‬ﺘــﺎب ﺗـﺤﻘ‪p‬ــﻖ ﺳ ـﻤـﺎت اﻟـﻄﺎﻟ ــﺐ اﻹﻣـﺎراﺗـﻲ ﻓـﻲ ﻫ ــﺬە اﻟـﻤﺮﺣـﻠــﺔ اﻟـﻌﻤ•¨ ــﺔ‪ ،‬وﺗـﻨﻤ‪p‬ــﺔ ﻣـﻬــﺎرات اﻟـﻘــﺮن اﻟـﺤــﺎدي واﻟﻌﺸـﺮ¨ ــﻦ‪ ،‬وﻣـﻬــﺎرات اﻟـﺘﻔﻜــﺮ‪،‬‬ ‫وﺗﺤﻘ‪p‬ــﻖ ﻣﺘﻄﻠ‪É‬ــﺎت اﻟﺘﻨﻤ‪p‬ــﺔ اﻟﻤﺴـﺘﺪاﻣﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫و¨ـﺮﻛـﺰ اﻟـ‪ã‬ﺘــﺎب ﻋـﻠــﻰ اﻟـﻤﻌــﺎرف واﻟـﻤﻔﺎﻫـ‪p‬ــﻢ اﻟـﺪﻳـ‪pî‬ــﺔ اﻟـﺘــﻲ ‪ž‬ـﺤﺘﺎﺟـﻬــﺎ اﻟـﻄــﺎﻟـﺐ ﻓـﻲ ﻫ ــﺬە اﻟـﻤﺮﺣـﻠــﺔ اﻟـﻌﻤ•¨ ــﺔ‪ ،‬ور~ـﻄﻬﺎ ‪º‬ـﺤ‪p‬ﺎﺗ ــﻪ اﻟـﻌﺼﺮ¨ ــﺔ وﻣﺴ ــﺘﺠﺪاﺗـﻬﺎ ﻋ ــﻰ‬ ‫ﺿـ ــﻮء ﻣ ـ‪É‬ــﺎدئ اﻟﺸ ــﺮ¨ ـﻌــﺔ اﻹﺳـ ــﻼﻣ ــ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣـ ــﻦ اﻟ ــﻮﺳـ ــﻄ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟ ــ¯ﺴــﺎﻣ ــﺢ واﻹ‪ ž‬ــﺠﺎﺑ ـ‪p‬ــﺔ واﻟ ــﻤﺴــﺆوﻟ ــ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟ ــﻔﺮد‪ž‬ـ ــﺔ واﻟ ــﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌ‪p‬ــﺔ‪ .‬واﻫ ـﺘــﻢ ﺑ ــ¯ﻨﻤ‪p‬ــﺔ اﻟ ــﻤﻬــﺎرات اﻷداﺋ ـ‪p‬ــﺔ‬ ‫‪.‬اﻟﺨﺎﺻــﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﺘﺮ~‪p‬ــﺔ اﻹﺳــﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ‪ .‬واﻋﺘﻨــﻰ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻘ‪p‬ــﻢ اﻹﺳــﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ ﻟﺒﻨــﺎء ﺷــﺨﺼ‪p‬ﺎت واﻋ‪p‬ــﺔ ﻣﺘﻤﺴــﻜﺔ ‪º‬ﺪﻳﻨﻬــﺎ‪º ،‬ﺎﻧ‪p‬ــﺔ ﻟﻮﻃﻨﻬﺎ‬

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‫‪Islamic Education‬‬ ‫‪MoE‬‬ ‫‪Click on to enlarge‬‬

‫‪Horizontal‬‬ ‫‪Cross-Curricular Links‬‬ ‫ﻣﺠﺎﻻت اﻟ‪mn‬ﻂ ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﺘﺮ‪lm‬ﺔ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﻤﻮاد اﻷﺧﺮى‪:‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ‪lmn‬ﺔ‬ ‫● دراﺳ ــﺔ اﻟ ــﻨﺼﻮص اﻟ ــﻘﺮآﻧ ــ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺤ ــﺪ‪ ž‬ــﺚ اﻟ ــﻨﺒﻮي ﻟ ــﻔﻬﻢ ﻗ ــﻮاﻋ ــﺪ اﻟ ــﻠﻐﺔ اﻟ ــﻌ•~ ــ‪p‬ﺔ وﺗ ــﺬوق‬ ‫اﻟ‪É‬ﻼﻏﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻘﺼﺺ اﻟﺪﻳ‪pî‬ﺔ واﻷﻣﺜﺎل اﻟﻮاردة ﻓﻲ اﻟﻘﺮآن اﻟ‪¨•ã‬ﻢ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺔ ﻣﻘﺎﻻت و~ﺤﻮث ﺗ¯ﻨﺎول اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﺜﻞ اﻟ¯ﺴﺎﻣﺢ واﻟﻌﺪل واﻟﺮﺣﻤﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪l‬ﺔ‬ ‫● دراﺳﺔ ﺗﺎر¨ ــﺦ اﻟﺤﻀﺎرة اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ و‪Þ‬ﻧﺠﺎزاﺗﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ ﻣﺨﺘﻠﻒ اﻟﻌﺼﻮر‪.‬‬ ‫● ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ ﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻷﻧﻈﻤﺔ اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﻘﻮاﻧﻴﻦ‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﻌﻠﻮم‬ ‫● اﺳﺘﻜﺸﺎف اﻹﻋﺠﺎز اﻟﻌﻠﻤﻲ ﻓﻲ اﻟﻘﺮآن اﻟ‪¨•ã‬ﻢ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬ﻣﺜﻞ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺎت اﻟﻄﺒ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺮﻓﻖ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﺤﻴﻮان‪.‬‬ ‫● إﻧﺠﺎزات اﻟﺤﻀﺎرة اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ ¡ﺎﻓﺔ اﻟﻌﻠﻮم اﻟﺘﻄﺒ‪p‬ﻘ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟ‪…n‬ﺎﺿ‪l‬ﺎت‬ ‫● اﺳﺘﺨﺪام اﻟﻌﻤﻠ‪p‬ﺎت اﻟﺤﺴﺎﺑ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ دراﺳﺔ اﻟﺰ¡ﺎة واﻟﻤﻮار¨ﺚ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﺒ‪p‬ﺎﻧﺎت اﻹﺣﺼﺎﺋ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌﺎت وﺗﻮز¨ ــﻊ اﻟﺜﺮوات‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﺘﺮ‪lm‬ﺔ اﻟ‹ﺪﻧ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﺼﺤ‪l‬ﺔ‬ ‫● اﻟﺘﺄ‪pÙ‬ﺪ ﻋﻠﻰ أﻫﻤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟ•¨ﺎﺿﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻹﺳﻼم ﻟﻠﺤﻔﺎظ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺼﺤﺔ واﻟ‪î‬ﺸﺎط‪.‬‬ ‫● ﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ اﻟﺮوح اﻟ•¨ﺎﺿ‪p‬ﺔ وأﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺎت اﻟﺘﻨﺎﻓﺲ اﻟﻌﺎدل‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﺘﻜﻨﻮﻟﻮﺟ‪l‬ﺎ واﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎﺗ‪l‬ﺔ‬ ‫● اﺳﺘﺨﺪام اﻟﺘﻄﺒ‪p‬ﻘﺎت اﻟﺮﻗﻤ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺗﻌﻠﻢ اﻟﻘﺮآن اﻟ‪¨•ã‬ﻢ واﻟﺘﻔﺴﻴﺮ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ أﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺎت اﺳﺘﺨﺪام اﻹﻧﺘﺮﻧﺖ واﻟﺘﻮاﺻﻞ اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋﻲ ﻣﻦ ﻣﻨﻈﻮر إﺳﻼﻣﻲ‪.‬‬

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‫‪Islamic Education‬‬ ‫‪MoE‬‬ ‫‪Literacy Principles‬‬ ‫ﻣﻨﻬﺎج اﻟﺘﺮ~‪p‬ﺔ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ ﻳﻬﺪف إﻟﻰ ﺗﺮﺳﻴﺦ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻟﺪﻳ‪pî‬ﺔ واﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺣ‪p‬ﺎة اﻟﻄﻼب‪ ،‬وﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ وﻋﻴﻬﻢ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻘﻀﺎ‪ž‬ﺎ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﻦ ﻣﻨﻈﻮر إﺳﻼﻣﻲ‪ .‬و¨ﻤﻜﻦ‬ ‫ر~ﻄﻪ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻤﻬﺎرات اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺘﻌﺪدة ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻨﺤﻮ اﻟﺘﺎﻟﻲ‪:‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺮﻗﻤ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Digital Literacy‬‬ ‫○ اﺳﺘﺨﺪام اﻟﺘﻜﻨﻮﻟﻮﺟ‪p‬ﺎ ﻓﻲ ﺗﻌﻠﻢ اﻟﻘﺮآن اﻟ‪¨•ã‬ﻢ واﻟﺘﻔﺴﻴﺮ واﻟﺤﺪ‪ž‬ﺚ اﻟﻨﺒﻮي‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ اﻟﻮﻋﻲ ‪º‬ﺄﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺎت اﺳﺘﺨﺪام اﻹﻧﺘﺮﻧﺖ واﻟﺘﻮاﺻﻞ اﻟﺮﻗﻤﻲ وﻓﻖ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺼﺤﺔ واﻟﺘﻐﺬ‪Ž‬ﺔ )‪:(Health & Nutrition Literacy‬‬ ‫○ اﻟﺘﻮﻋ‪p‬ﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻷﺣ‪œ‬ﺎم اﻟﺸﺮﻋ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﻤﻨﻬﺞ اﻟﻨﺒﻮي ﻓﻲ اﻟﺮﻋﺎ‪ž‬ﺔ اﻟﺼﺤ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ أﺛﺮ اﻟﻌﺎدات اﻟﺼﺤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﺠ‪p‬ﺪة ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻌ‪É‬ﺎدات ﻣﺜﻞ اﻟﺼ‪p‬ﺎم واﻟﺼﻼة ور~ﻄﻬﺎ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﺴﻨﺔ اﻟﻨﺒ©¨ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻹﻋﻼﻣ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Media Literacy‬‬ ‫○ اﻟﺘﻌﺎﻣﻞ ﻣﻊ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ اﻟﺘﻮاﺻﻞ اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋﻲ وﻓﻖ اﻟﻤ‪É‬ﺎدئ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ وﺗﻘﻴ‪p‬ﻢ ﻣﺪى ﺻﺤﺘﻬﺎ وﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮﻫﺎ‪.‬‬ ‫○ اﻟﺘﻤﻴﻴﺰ ﺑﻴﻦ اﻷﺧ‪É‬ﺎر اﻟﺼﺎدﻗﺔ واﻟﻤﻀﻠﻠﺔ‪ ،‬وﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ دور اﻹﻋﻼم ﻓﻲ ‪Æ‬ﺸﺮ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت )‪:(Information Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻌﻠ‪p‬ﻢ اﻟﻄﻼب ﻛ‪p‬ﻔ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟ‪É‬ﺤﺚ ﻋﻦ اﻟﻤﺼﺎدر اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﻮﺛﻮﻗﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻟﻘﺮآن واﻟﺴﻨﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ وﺗﻔﺴﻴﺮ اﻟﻨﺼﻮص اﻟﺸﺮﻋ‪p‬ﺔ ﻻﺳﺘﺨﻼص اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ واﻟﺘﻮﺟﻴﻬﺎت اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ اﻟﺘﻔﻜﻴﺮ اﻟﻨﻘﺪي ﻓﻲ ﻓﻬﻢ اﻟﻤﻮروث اﻟﺪﻳﻨﻲ واﻻﺟﺘﻬﺎد ﻓﻲ اﻟﻤﺴﺎﺋﻞ اﻟﻤﻌﺎﺻﺮة‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺒ‪l‬ﺎﻧﺎت )‪:(Data Literacy‬‬ ‫‪o‬‬ ‫ً‬ ‫○ ﺗ¯ﺒﻊ اﻷﻟﻔﺎظ واﻟﻤﻔﺎﻫ‪p‬ﻢ اﻟﻘﺮآﻧ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺘﻜﺮرة وﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻠﻬﺎ ﺗﺤﻠ‪ øp‬ﻣﻮﺿﻮﻋ‪p‬ﺎ ﻣﺜﻞ )اﻟﻤﺮأة‪ ،‬أﻫﻞ اﻟ‪ã‬ﺘﺎب‪ ،‬اﻟﺠ‪É‬ﺎل …(‬ ‫○ اﺳﺘﺨﺪام اﻟﺒ‪p‬ﺎﻧﺎت ﻟﻔﻬﻢ ﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮ اﻟﻌ‪É‬ﺎدات واﻷﺧﻼق اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌﺎت‪.‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﻤﺎﻟ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Financial Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻌﻠ‪p‬ﻢ اﻟﻄﻼب ﻣﻔﺎﻫ‪p‬ﻢ اﻻﻗﺘﺼﺎد اﻹﺳﻼﻣﻲ ﻣﺜﻞ اﻟﺰ¡ﺎة‪ ،‬اﻟﻮﻗﻒ‪ ،‬واﻟﺼﻜﻮك اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ أﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺎت اﻟ‪ã‬ﺴﺐ واﻹﻧﻔﺎق ﻓﻲ اﻟﺸﺮ¨ﻌﺔ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬ودور اﻟﺼﺪﻗﺎت ﻓﻲ ﺗﺤﻘﻴﻖ اﻟﻌﺪاﻟﺔ اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺒ”ﺌ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Environmental Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻮﺿﻴﺢ ﻣﻔﻬﻮم "اﻻﺳﺘﺨﻼف ﻓﻲ اﻷرض" وأﻫﻤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﺤﻔﺎظ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺒ‪ç‬ﺌﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻹﺳﻼم‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻻﺳﺘﺪاﻣﺔ‪ ،‬ﻣﺜﻞ اﻟﺘﺮﺷ‪p‬ﺪ وﻋﺪم اﻹﺳﺮاف‪.‬‬ ‫○ دراﺳﺔ اﻷﺣﺎد‪ž‬ﺚ واﻵ‪ž‬ﺎت اﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﺤﺚ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺣﻤﺎ‪ž‬ﺔ اﻟﺒ‪ç‬ﺌﺔ واﻟﺘﻌﺎﻣﻞ اﻟﺮﺷ‪p‬ﺪ ﻣﻊ اﻟﻤﻮارد اﻟﻄﺒ‪p‬ﻌ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬

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‫‪UAE Social‬‬ ‫‪Studies‬‬ ‫)‪(MoE‬‬ ‫?‪What is UAE Social Studies‬‬ ‫‪Í‬‬ ‫ﻳﺘﺄﻟﻒ ﻣﻨﻬﺎج ﻣﺎدة اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﺮ~‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻮﻃﻨ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﻦ ﺛﻼﺛﺔ أﺟﺰاء ﻣﻘﺴﻤﺔ إﻟﻰ وﺣﺪات دراﺳ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬ﺗﻐﻄﻲ ﻣﺤﺎور اﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺎ‪ ،‬واﻟﺘﺎر¨ ــﺦ‪،‬‬ ‫واﻟﺘﺮ~‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻮﻃﻨ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬واﻻﻗﺘﺼﺎد‪ ،‬وﻋﻠﻢ اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎع‪ ،‬ﻣﻊ اﻟ•~ﻂ ﻣﻊ اﻟﻤﻮاد واﻟﻌﻠﻮم اﻷﺧﺮى‪ ،‬آﺧﺬة ‪º‬ﻌﻴﻦ اﻻﻋﺘ‪É‬ﺎر اﻟﻤﺴﺘﺠﺪات واﻟﻤ‪É‬ﺎدرات اﻟﻮﻃﻨ‪p‬ﺔ‬ ‫‪Í‬‬ ‫اﻟﻌﻠﻤ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﺮ~©¨ﺔ واﻷﺣﺪاث اﻟﺪوﻟ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺘﻄﻮرة‪ ،‬ﺣ‪p‬ﺚ ‪ü‬ﺴﻌﻰ ﻛﺘﺎب اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﺮ~‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻮﻃﻨ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬إﻟﻰ ﺗﺮﺳﻴﺦ وﻻء اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻢ واﻧﺘﻤﺎﺋﻪ‪،‬‬ ‫‪o‬‬ ‫وﻋﻼﻗﺘﻪ ‪º‬ﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌﻪ‪ ،‬ودﺳﺘﻮرە وﺣﻜﻮﻣﺘﻪ‪ ،‬ووﻃﻨﻪ اﻟﻌﺮﺑﻲ‪ ،‬ﻣﻊ ارﺗ‪É‬ﺎﻃﻪ أ‪ž‬ﻀﺎ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ اﻟﻤﺘﻐﻴﺮ ﻣﻦ ﺣﻮﻟﻪ‪ ،‬اﻟﺬي ﺗﻜ¯ﺴﺐ ﻓ‪p‬ﻪ ﻫﺬە اﻟﻤﻔﺎﻫ‪p‬ﻢ أﻫﻤ‪p‬ﺔ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫‪o‬‬ ‫ﺧﺎﺻﺔ‪ ،‬وﺗﻠﻌﺐ ‪o‬‬ ‫دورا ‪º‬ﺎرزا ﻓﻲ ﺻ‪p‬ﺎﻏﺔ اﻟﻤﺴﺘﻘ‪É‬ﻞ‪º .‬ﺎﻹﺿﺎﻓﺔ إﻟﻰ ﻛﺘﺎب "اﻟﺴﻨﻊ"‪ ،‬ﺣ‪p‬ﺚ ‪ž‬ﺪرس اﻟﻄﺎﻟﺐ ﻓ‪p‬ﻪ اﻟﻌﺎدات واﻟﺘﻘﺎﻟ‪p‬ﺪ اﻹﻣﺎراﺗ‪p‬ﺔ اﻷﺻ‪p‬ﻠﺔ‪،‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫وآداب اﻟﺘﻌﺎﻣﻞ ﻣﻊ اﻵﺧ•¨ﻦ ﻓﻲ ﻣﺨﺘﻠﻒ اﻟﻈﺮوف‪ .‬وﻛﺬﻟﻚ ﻛﺘﺎب "اﻹﻣﺎرات ﺗﺎر¨ﺨﻨﺎ" اﻟﺬي ‪ž‬ﺪرس ﻓ‪p‬ﻪ ﺗﻄﻮر اﻟﺘﺎر¨ ــﺦ اﻟ‪þ‬ﺸﺮي واﻹ‪Æ‬ﺴﺎﻧﻲ ﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻊ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫اﻹﻣﺎرات ﻣﻨﺬ ﻓﺠﺮ اﻟﺘﺎر¨ ــﺦ ﺣﺘﻰ اﻟﻌﺼﺮ اﻟﺤﺪ‪ž‬ﺚ‪¡ .‬ﻤﺎ ‪ü‬ﺸﻤﻞ اﻟﻤﻨﻬﺎج ﻛﺘﺎب "وﻣﻀﺎت ﻣﻦ ﻓﻜﺮ"‪ ،‬وﻛﺘﺎب رؤ¨ﺘﻲ "اﻟﺘﺤﺪ‪ž‬ﺎت ﻓﻲ ﺳ‪É‬ﺎق اﻟﺘﻤﻴﺰ"‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ﻟﺴﻤﻮ اﻟﺸﻴﺦ ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﺑﻦ راﺷﺪ آل ﻣﻜﺘﻮم‪ ،‬ﺣ‪p‬ﺚ ‪ž‬ﺪرس اﻟﻄﺎﻟﺐ ﻓﻴﻬﻤﺎ ﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺎت ﺳﻤﻮ اﻟﺸﻴﺦ ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﺑﻦ راﺷﺪ‪ ،‬و¨ﻄﻠﻊ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺧﺒﺮات ّ‬ ‫ﻣﻬﻤﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻟﺤ‪p‬ﺎة‪،‬‬ ‫‪Í‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫وﻣﻬﻤﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻟﺘﻨﻤ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬ﻣﻦ أﺟﻞ أن‬ ‫و¨ﺘﻌﺮف ﻃﺮق اﻹ‪º‬ﺪاع واﻻﺑﺘ‪œ‬ﺎر‪ ،‬و~ﺬﻟﻚ ‪ž‬ﻜﻮن ﻗﺪ اﻃﻠﻊ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺗﺠﺎرب وأﻓ‪œ‬ﺎر ﻣﻠﻬﻤﺔ‬ ‫و¨ﺤﻠﻠﻬﺎ و¨ﻌﺮﺿﻬﺎ أﻣﺎم زﻣﻼﺋﻪ‪،‬‬ ‫‪ž‬ﻘﺘ‪þ‬ﺲ ﻣﻨﻬﺎ ﻣﺎ ﻳﻨﻔﻌﻪ و¨ﻨﻔﻊ ﻣﺠﺘﻤﻌﻪ ﻓﻲ اﻟﻤﺴﺘﻘ‪É‬ﻞ‪.‬‬

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‫‪Horizontal‬‬ ‫‪Cross-Curricular Links‬‬ ‫ﻣﺠﺎﻻت اﻟ‪mn‬ﻂ ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﻤﻮاد اﻷﺧﺮى‪:‬‬ ‫❖ ا‪:‬ﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ‪lmn‬ﺔ‬ ‫○ ﻛﺘﺎ‪º‬ﺔ ﺗﻘﺎر¨ﺮ ﻋﻦ اﻷﺣﺪاث اﻟﺘﺎر¨ﺨ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬وﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻮﺛﺎﺋﻖ اﻟﺘﺎر¨ﺨ‪p‬ﺔ‬ ‫واﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ اﻟﺘﻌﺒﻴﺮ ﻋﻦ اﻟﻘﻀﺎ‪ž‬ﺎ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼل اﻟﻤﻘﺎﻻت واﻟﺤﻮارات‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﺮ‪lm‬ﺔ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪l‬ﺔ‪:‬‬ ‫○ دراﺳﺔ ﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮ اﻟﻔﺘﻮﺣﺎت اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ ور~ﻄﻬﺎ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺎ‪،‬‬ ‫ودراﺳﺔ ﺷﺨﺼ‪p‬ﺎت إﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ ﺗﺎر¨ﺨ‪p‬ﺔ وﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮﻫﺎ ﻓﻲ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻊ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻟﻘﻮاﻧﻴﻦ واﻷﻧﻈﻤﺔ اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟ‪…n‬ﺎﺿ‪l‬ﺎت‪:‬‬ ‫○ اﺳﺘﺨﺪام اﻹﺣﺼﺎﺋ‪p‬ﺎت واﻟﺮﺳﻮم اﻟﺒ‪p‬ﺎﻧ‪p‬ﺔ ﻟﺘﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻈﻮاﻫﺮ‬ ‫اﻟﺴ‪œ‬ﺎﻧ‪p‬ﺔ واﻻﻗﺘﺼﺎد‪ž‬ﺔ‪ ،‬وﺣﺴﺎب اﻟﻤﺴﺎﻓﺎت واﻟﻤﺴﺎﺣﺎت ﻓﻲ‬ ‫اﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺎ‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﻌﻠﻮم‪:‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ ﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮ اﻟﻌﻮاﻣﻞ اﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻤﻨﺎخ واﻟﺒ‪ç‬ﺌﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ر~ﻂ اﻷﺣﺪاث اﻟﺘﺎر¨ﺨ‪p‬ﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟ‪ã‬ﻮارث اﻟﻄﺒ‪p‬ﻌ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﺜﻞ اﻟﺰﻻزل‬ ‫واﻟﺒﺮا‪Ù‬ﻴﻦ وﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮﻫﺎ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺤﻀﺎرات‪.‬‬

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‫‪Horizontal‬‬ ‫‪Cross-Curricular Links – Continued‬‬ ‫ﻣﺠﺎﻻت اﻟ‪mn‬ﻂ ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﻤﻮاد اﻷﺧﺮى‪:‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻹﻧﺠﻠﻴﺰ…ﺔ‪:‬‬ ‫○ دراﺳﺔ اﻟﻤﺼﻄﻠﺤﺎت اﻟﺘﺎر¨ﺨ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻹﻧﺠﻠﻴﺰ¨ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻗﺮاءة ﻣﻘﺎﻻت وﺗﻘﺎر¨ﺮ أﺟﻨ‪p#‬ﺔ ﺣﻮل اﻟﻘﻀﺎ‪ž‬ﺎ اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻤ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﻔﻨﻮن‪:‬‬ ‫○ رﺳﻢ ﺧﺮاﺋﻂ ورﺳﻮم ﺗﻮﺿ‪p‬ﺤ‪p‬ﺔ ﻟﻠﺤﻘﺐ اﻟﺘﺎر¨ﺨ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ دراﺳﺔ اﻟﻔﻨﻮن اﻟﻤﻌﻤﺎر¨ﺔ وﺗﺼﻤ‪p‬ﻢ ﻣﺠﺴﻤﺎت ﺗﺎر¨ﺨ‪p‬ﺔ وﺟﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﺮ‪lm‬ﺔ اﻟ‹ﺪﻧ‪l‬ﺔ‪:‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ دور اﻟ•¨ﺎﺿﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺗﻮﺣ‪p‬ﺪ اﻟﺸﻌﻮب وﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ اﻟﻬ©¨ﺔ اﻟﻮﻃﻨ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ أﻫﻤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻠ‪p‬ﺎﻗﺔ اﻟ‪É‬ﺪﻧ‪p‬ﺔ ﻋﺒﺮ اﻟﻌﺼﻮر اﻟﻤﺨﺘﻠﻔﺔ‪.‬‬

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‫‪Literacy Principles‬‬ ‫ﻳﺮﺗ‪É‬ﻂ ﻣﻨﻬﺞ اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ ‪º‬ﺄﻧﻮاع ﻣﺨﺘﻠﻔﺔ ﻣﻦ اﻟﻤﻬﺎرات اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼل ﺗﻨﻤ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﻬﺎرات ﺣﻞ اﻟﻤﺸ‪œ‬ﻼت واﻟﺘﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ واﻟﺘﻔﻜﻴﺮ اﻟﻨﻘﺪي‪:‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺮﻗﻤ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Digital Literacy‬‬ ‫○ اﺳﺘﺨﺪام اﻟﺨﺮاﺋﻂ اﻟﺮﻗﻤ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﻄﺒ‪p‬ﻘﺎت اﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺔ ﻟﻔﻬﻢ اﻟﺘﻮز¨ ــﻊ اﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓﻲ‪.‬‬ ‫○ اﻟ‪É‬ﺤﺚ ﻋﻦ اﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت اﻟﺘﺎر¨ﺨ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺔ ﻋﺒﺮ اﻟﻤﺼﺎدر اﻟﺮﻗﻤ‪p‬ﺔ وﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻠﻬﺎ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻘﻴ‪p‬ﻢ اﻷﺧ‪É‬ﺎر واﻟﻤﺤﺘﻮى اﻟﺮﻗﻤﻲ ﺣﻮل اﻟﻘﻀﺎ‪ž‬ﺎ اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺴ‪p‬ﺎﺳ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺼﺤﺔ واﻟﺘﻐﺬ‪Ž‬ﺔ )‪:(Health & Nutrition Literacy‬‬ ‫○ دراﺳﺔ ﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮ اﻟﻌﻮاﻣﻞ اﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﺎر¨ﺨ‪p‬ﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻷﻧﻈﻤﺔ اﻟﻐﺬاﺋ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﺴ‪p‬ﺎﺳﺎت اﻟﺼﺤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻤ‪p‬ﺔ وﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮﻫﺎ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌﺎت‪.‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻹﻋﻼﻣ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Media Literacy‬‬ ‫○ دراﺳﺔ ﻛ‪p‬ﻔ‪p‬ﺔ ﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ اﻹﻋﻼم ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺮأي اﻟﻌﺎم وﺻﻨﺎﻋﺔ اﻟﻘﺮارات اﻟﺴ‪p‬ﺎﺳ‪p‬ﺔ ﻋﺒﺮ اﻟﺘﺎر¨ ــﺦ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻘﻴ‪p‬ﻢ اﻷﺧ‪É‬ﺎر واﻟﺘﻘﺎر¨ﺮ اﻹﻋﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻘﻀﺎ‪ž‬ﺎ اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺴ‪p‬ﺎﺳ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت )‪:(Information Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻄ©¨ﺮ ﻣﻬﺎرات اﻟ‪É‬ﺤﺚ ﻋﻦ اﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت اﻟﺘﺎر¨ﺨ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﻦ ﻣﺼﺎدر ﻣﻮﺛﻮﻗﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻮﺛﺎﺋﻖ اﻟﺘﺎر¨ﺨ‪p‬ﺔ وﻓﻬﻢ أﻫﻤﻴﺘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ ﺗﻔﺴﻴﺮ اﻟﻤﺎﺿﻲ‪ ،‬وﻣﻘﺎرﻧﺔ اﻟﻤﺼﺎدر اﻟﻤﺨﺘﻠﻔﺔ ﻟﻔﻬﻢ اﻷﺣﺪاث‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺒ‪l‬ﺎﻧﺎت )‪:(Data Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻹﺣﺼﺎﺋ‪p‬ﺎت اﻟﺴ‪œ‬ﺎﻧ‪p‬ﺔ واﻻﻗﺘﺼﺎد‪ž‬ﺔ واﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺔ ﻟﻔﻬﻢ ﺗﻄﻮر اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌﺎت‪ ،‬واﻟﻌﻼﻗﺎت ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﺪول‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻗﺮاءة اﻟﺠﺪاول واﻟﻤﺨﻄﻄﺎت اﻟﺒ‪p‬ﺎﻧ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻨﻤﻮ اﻟﺴ‪œ‬ﺎﻧﻲ واﻟﺘﻐﻴﺮات اﻟﻤﻨﺎﺧ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﻤﺎﻟ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Financial Literacy‬‬ ‫○ دراﺳﺔ اﻟﻨﻈﻢ اﻻﻗﺘﺼﺎد‪ž‬ﺔ وﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮﻫﺎ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺪول واﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌﺎت‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﺴ‪p‬ﺎﺳﺎت اﻟﻤﺎﻟ‪p‬ﺔ وﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮﻫﺎ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺤ‪p‬ﺎة اﻟﻴﻮﻣ‪p‬ﺔ ﻟﻠﻤﻮاﻃﻨﻴﻦ‪.‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺒ”ﺌ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Environmental Literacy‬‬ ‫○ دراﺳﺔ ﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮ اﻟﻌﻮاﻣﻞ اﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓ‪p‬ﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺗﻐﻴﺮ اﻟﻤﻨﺎخ واﻻﺳﺘﺪاﻣﺔ اﻟﺒ‪ç‬ﺌ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﺴ‪p‬ﺎﺳﺎت اﻟﺒ‪ç‬ﺌ‪p‬ﺔ وﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮﻫﺎ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻤﻮارد اﻟﻄﺒ‪p‬ﻌ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ أﻫﻤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻻﺳﺘﺪاﻣﺔ ودور اﻷﻓﺮاد واﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌﺎت ﻓﻲ ﺣﻤﺎ‪ž‬ﺔ اﻟﺒ‪ç‬ﺌﺔ‪.‬‬

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‫‪Moral‬‬ ‫‪Education‬‬ ‫‪MoE‬‬ ‫?‪What is Moral Education‬‬ ‫ﻳﻬـﺪف ﺑـﺮﻧـﺎﻣـﺞ اﻟـﺘﺮ~ـ‪p‬ﺔ اﻷﺧـﻼﻗ ﱠـ‪p‬ﺔ إﻟـﻰ ﺗـﺮﺳـﻴﺦ اﻟـﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻷﺧـﻼﻗـ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓـﻲ ﻧـﻔﻮس اﻟـﻄﻠ‪É‬ﺔ ﻣـﻤﺎ ‪ž‬ـﻤﻜﻨﻬﻢ ﻣـﻦ اﻟـﺘﻔﺎﻋـﻞ واﻟـﺘﻮاﺻـﻞ ﻣـﻊ ﻓـﺌﺎت ﺛـﻘﺎﻓـ‪p‬ﺔ واﺟـﺘﻤﺎﻋـ‪p‬ﺔ‬ ‫‪o‬‬ ‫ﻣ ــﺨﺘﻠﻔﺔ وأﻓ ـﺮاد ذوي أﻓ ــ‪œ‬ﺎر ووﺟ ــﻬﺎت ﻧ ــﻈﺮ ﻣ ــﺨﺘﻠﻔﺔ وﻣ ــﺘ‪É‬ﺎﻳ ــﻨﺔ‪ ،‬ﻫ ــﺬە اﻟ ــﻘ‪p‬ﻢ ﺗ ــﺮﻣ ــﻲ أ‪ ž‬ــﻀﺎ إﻟ ــﻰ ﺗ ــﻤﻜﻨﻴﻬﻢ ﻣ ــﻦ أن ‪ ž‬ــﺼ‪É‬ﺤﻮا ﻣ ــﻮاﻃ ــﻨﻴﻦ ﻋ ــﺎﻟ ــﻤﻴﻴﻦ ﻓ ــﺎﻋ ــﻠﻴﻦ‬ ‫وﻣـﺴﺆوﻟـﻴﻦ‪ ،‬وﻫـﻲ ﺗـ¯ﻴﺢ ﻟـﻬﻢ ا‪Ù‬ـ¯ﺴﺎب ﺧـﺼﺎل اﻟـﺘﻔﺎﻫـﻢ اﻟـﻤﺘ‪É‬ﺎدل واﺣـﺘﺮام اﻻﺧـﺘﻼف واﻟـﺘﻌﺎﻃـﻒ اﻟـﺘﻲ ﺗـﺆدي إﻟـﻰ ﺗـﻤﺎﺳـﻚ اﻟـﻮﻃـﻦ وازدﻫـﺎرە‪ .‬ﻣـﻦ ﺧـﻼل‬ ‫اﻟــﺤﻮار واﻟــﺘﻔﺎﻋــﻞ‪ ،‬ﺗــﺘﺎح اﻟــﻔﺮص أﻣــﺎم اﻟــﻄﻠ‪É‬ﺔ ﻻﺳــﺘﻜﺸﺎف ﻣــﺨﺘﻠﻒ وﺟــﻬﺎت اﻟــﻨﻈﺮ اﻟــﻌﺎﻟــﻤ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬وا‪Ù‬ــ¯ﺴﺎب اﻟــﻤﻌﺎرف واﻟــﻤﻬﺎرات واﻟﺴــﻠﻮﻛــ‪p‬ﺎت اﻟــﻼزﻣــﺔ‬ ‫‪o‬‬ ‫ﻟــﻤﻤﺎرﺳــﺔ اﻟــﺘﻔﻜﻴﺮ اﻷﺧــﻼﻗــﻲ واﻟــﺘﻔﻜﻴﺮ اﻟــﻨﺎﻗــﺪ واﺗــﺨﺎذ ﻗ ـﺮارات أﺧــﻼﻗــ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﺴــ¯ﻨﻴﺮة واﻟــﺘﺼﺮف اﻧــﻄﻼﻗــﺎ ﻣــﻨﻬﺎ ﻟــﻤﺎ ﻓــ‪p‬ﻪ ﻣــﺼﻠﺤﺔ اﻟــﻤﺠﺘﻤﻊ‪ .‬ﻣــﺤﺎور اﻟــﺘﻌﻠﻢ‬ ‫اﻟﺮﺋ‪%‬ﺴﺔ‪:‬‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫‪ü‬ــﺸﻤﻞ ﺑــﺮﻧــﺎﻣــﺞ اﻟــﺘﺮ~ــ‪p‬ﺔ اﻷﺧــﻼﻗــ‪p‬ﺔ أر~ــﻌﺔ ﻣــﺤﺎور ﺗــﻌﻠﻢ رﺋــ‪%‬ﺴﺔ‪ ،‬ﺗــﺪور ‪ì‬ــﺸ‪œ‬ﻞ ﻟــﻮﻟــﺒﻲ ﻋــﺒﺮ اﻟــﻤﺮاﺣــﻞ اﻟــﺪراﺳــ‪p‬ﺔ‪º ،‬ــﺤ‪p‬ﺚ ﺗــﺘﻜﺮر ﻣــﻊ اﻟــﻄﺎﻟــﺐ ﻓــﻲ ¡ــﻞ ﺳــﻨﺔ‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫اﻟﻌﻤ•¨ﺔ ﻟﻪ‪ ،‬وﻫﺬە اﻟﻤﺤﺎور ﻫﻲ‪:‬‬ ‫ﺗﺘﻄﻮر ‪º‬ﻤﺎ ﻳﺘﻼءم ﻣﻊ اﻟﻤﺮﺣﻠﺔ‬ ‫دراﺳ‪p‬ﺔ؛ ﻟ‪ã‬ﻨﻬﺎ‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻤ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﺜﻞ اﻹﻧﺼﺎف واﻻﻫﺘﻤﺎم واﻟﺼﺪق واﻟﻤﺮوﻧﺔ واﻟ¯ﺴﺎﻣﺢ واﻻﺣﺘﺮام‪.‬‬ ‫اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﺸﺨﺼ‪p‬ﺔ واﻷﺧﻼق‪ :‬ﺗﺪر'ﺲ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ‬ ‫اﻟﻔﺮد واﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻊ‪ :‬ﺗﻨﻤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﺘﻔﻜﻴﺮ اﻷﺧﻼﻗﻲ ﻟﺪى اﻷﻓﺮاد ¡ﺄﻋﻀﺎء ﻓﺎﻋﻠﻴﻦ ﻓﻲ أﺳﺮﻫﻢ وﻣﺤ‪p‬ﻄﻬﻢ اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋﻲ واﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻊ اﻷوﺳﻊ‪.‬‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺪﻧ‪p‬ﺔ‪ :‬اﻟﺘﺮﻛﻴﺰ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺘﺎر¨ ــﺦ اﻹﻣﺎراﺗﻲ واﻟﺘﺠﺎرة واﻟﺴﻔﺮ واﻟﺤﻮ¡ﻤﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻹﻣﺎرات ﻓﻀﻼ ﻋﻦ ﻣ‪É‬ﺪأ اﻟﻤﻮاﻃﻨﺔ اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻤ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻟﺜﻘﺎﻓ‪p‬ﺔ‪ :‬اﻟﺘﺮﻛﻴﺰ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺘﺮاث اﻹﻣﺎراﺗﻲ اﻟﻤﺤﻠﻲ واﻵﺛﺎر اﻹﻣﺎراﺗ‪p‬ﺔ وأﻫﻤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﺤﻔﺎظ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺜﻘﺎﻓﺔ اﻹﻣﺎراﺗ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫ﱢ‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫ﱠ‬ ‫ـﺘﻌﺪد اﻷ‪Æ‬ﺸـﻄﺔ ﻓـﻲ ﻛـﺘﺎب اﻟـﺘﺮ~ َـ‪p‬ﺔ اﻷﺧـﻼﻗ ﱠـ‪p‬ﺔ ُ‬ ‫و~ـ‪pî‬ﺖ ‪º‬ـﻄ•¨ـﻘﺔ ﺗـﺤﻔﺰ اﻟـﺘﻔﻜﻴﺮ اﻟـﻨﺎﻗـﺪ واﻹ‪º‬ـﺪاﻋـﻲ واﻻﺑـﺘ‪œ‬ﺎري ﻟـﺪى اﻟـﻄﻼب‪ ،‬وﺗـﺼﻘﻞ ﻣـﻬﺎراﺗـﻬﻢ ﻟـﻴﺘﻤﻜﻨﻮا‬ ‫وﺗ‬ ‫ﱢ‬ ‫ﻣﻘﺪﻣﺔ دول اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ ﺑ*ذن اﻟﻠﻪ‪.‬‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﺗﺤﻘﻴﻖ رؤ¨ﺔ دوﻟﺔ اﻹﻣﺎرات ﻟﺘﻜﻮن ﻓﻲ‬

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‫‪Moral Education‬‬ ‫‪MoE‬‬

‫‪Horizontal‬‬ ‫‪Cross-Curricular Links‬‬ ‫ﻣﺠﺎﻻت اﻟ‪mn‬ﻂ ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﺘﺮ‪lm‬ﺔ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﻤﻮاد اﻷﺧﺮى‪:‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﻠﻐﺔ اﻟﻌ‪lmn‬ﺔ‬ ‫● ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻨﺼﻮص اﻷدﺑ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﺒﺮز اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﺜﻞ اﻟﺼﺪق‪،‬‬ ‫اﻷﻣﺎﻧﺔ‪ ،‬واﻟ¯ﺴﺎﻣﺢ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺴﺘﻮﺣﺎة ﻣﻦ اﻟﺸﻌﺮ واﻟﺨﻄﺎ‪º‬ﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻌ•~‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪l‬ﺔ‬ ‫● دراﺳﺔ اﻷﺧﻼق ﻓﻲ اﻟﺜﻘﺎﻓﺎت اﻟﻤﺨﺘﻠﻔﺔ وﻛ‪p‬ﻔ‪p‬ﺔ ﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮﻫﺎ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺗﻄﻮر‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌﺎت‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ ﺣﻘﻮق اﻹ‪Æ‬ﺴﺎن‪ ،‬اﻟﻤﻮاﻃﻨﺔ اﻟﺼﺎﻟﺤﺔ‪ ،‬واﻟﻤﺴﺆوﻟ‪p‬ﺔ‬ ‫اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﺘﺮ‪lm‬ﺔ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪l‬ﺔ‬ ‫● دراﺳﺔ اﻷﺧﻼق اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﺜﻞ اﻟﺼﺪق‪ ،‬اﻟﻌﺪل‪ ،‬واﻟﺘﻮاﺿﻊ ﻣﻦ‬ ‫ﺧﻼل اﻟﻘﺮآن اﻟ‪¨•ã‬ﻢ واﻟﺴﻨﺔ اﻟﻨﺒ©¨ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ ﻗ‪p‬ﻢ اﻟ¯ﺴﺎﻣﺢ واﻟﺘﻌﺎ‪ü‬ﺶ ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼل ﻓﻬﻢ اﻟﻤ‪É‬ﺎدئ اﻹﺳﻼﻣ‪p‬ﺔ‬ ‫ﺣﻮل اﻟﺘﻌﺎﻣﻞ ﻣﻊ اﻵﺧ•¨ﻦ‪.‬‬

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‫‪Moral Education‬‬ ‫‪MoE‬‬

‫‪Horizontal‬‬ ‫‪Cross-Curricular Links – Continued‬‬ ‫ﻣﺠﺎﻻت اﻟ‪mn‬ﻂ ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﺘﺮ‪lm‬ﺔ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﻤﻮاد اﻷﺧﺮى‪:‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﻌﻠﻮم‬ ‫● ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ اﻟﻘﻀﺎ‪ž‬ﺎ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﺒ‪ç‬ﺌﺔ‪ ،‬ﻣﺜﻞ اﻻﺳﺘﺪاﻣﺔ‬ ‫واﻟﺘﻐﻴﺮ اﻟﻤﻨﺎﺧﻲ‪ ،‬وﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ اﻟﺴﻠﻮﻛ‪p‬ﺎت اﻟﺼﺤ‪p‬ﺔ ¡ﺄﺳﻠﻮب ﺣ‪p‬ﺎة‬ ‫ﻣﺴﺆول‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟ‪…n‬ﺎﺿ‪l‬ﺎت‬ ‫● ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻻﻗﺘﺼﺎد‪ ،‬ﻣﺜﻞ اﻟﻌﺪل ﻓﻲ ﺗﻮز¨ ــﻊ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﻮارد واﻻﺳﺘﻬﻼك اﻟﻤﺴﺆول‪.‬‬ ‫❖ اﻟﺘﺮ‪lm‬ﺔ اﻟ‹ﺪﻧ‪l‬ﺔ واﻟﺼﺤ‪l‬ﺔ‬ ‫● ﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ اﻟﺮوح اﻟ•¨ﺎﺿ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬اﻟﻠﻌﺐ اﻟﻨﻈ‪p‬ﻒ‪ ،‬واﺣﺘﺮام اﻟﻤﻨﺎﻓﺴﻴﻦ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ ﻣﻔﺎﻫ‪p‬ﻢ اﻟﺼﺤﺔ اﻟﺠﺴﺪ‪ž‬ﺔ واﻟﻌﻘﻠ‪p‬ﺔ ¡ﺄﺳﺎس ﻟﺤ‪p‬ﺎة ﻣﺘﻮازﻧﺔ‬ ‫وأﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬

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‫‪Moral Education‬‬ ‫‪MoE‬‬

‫‪Literacy Principles‬‬ ‫ﻣﻨﻬﺎج اﻟﺘﺮ~‪p‬ﺔ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ ﻳﻬﺪف إﻟﻰ ﺗﻨﻤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻹ‪Æ‬ﺴﺎﻧ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬وﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ اﻟﻤﺴﺆوﻟ‪p‬ﺔ اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ‪ ،‬وﺗﺮﺳﻴﺦ اﻟﻤ‪É‬ﺎدئ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺣ‪p‬ﺎة اﻟﻄﻼب‪.‬‬ ‫و¨ﻤﻜﻦ ر~ﻄﻪ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻤﻬﺎرات اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺘﻌﺪدة ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻨﺤﻮ اﻟﺘﺎﻟﻲ‪:‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺮﻗﻤ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Digital Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻌﻠ‪p‬ﻢ اﻟﻄﻼب أﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺎت اﺳﺘﺨﺪام اﻹﻧﺘﺮﻧﺖ واﻟﺘﻮاﺻﻞ اﻟﺮﻗﻤﻲ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ اﻟﻮﻋﻲ ‪º‬ﻤﺨﺎﻃﺮ اﻟﺠﺮاﺋﻢ اﻹﻟ‪ã‬ﺘﺮوﻧ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺘﻨﻤﺮ اﻹﻟ‪ã‬ﺘﺮوﻧﻲ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻮﺟ‪p‬ﻪ اﻟﻄﻼب ﻻﺳﺘﺨﺪام اﻟﺘﻜﻨﻮﻟﻮﺟ‪p‬ﺎ ‪º‬ﻄ•¨ﻘﺔ ﻣﺴﺆوﻟﺔ و‪žÞ‬ﺠﺎﺑ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺼﺤﺔ واﻟﺘﻐﺬ‪Ž‬ﺔ )‪:(Health & Nutrition Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺮﺗ‪É‬ﻄﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﺼﺤﺔ واﻟﻌﻨﺎ‪ž‬ﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﺠﺴﻢ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ ﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮ اﻟﻌﺎدات اﻟﻐﺬاﺋ‪p‬ﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻊ واﻟﻔﺮد‪.‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻹﻋﻼﻣ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Media Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻌﻠ‪p‬ﻢ اﻟﻄﻼب ﻛ‪p‬ﻔ‪p‬ﺔ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻷﺧ‪É‬ﺎر واﻟﺘﺄ‪Ù‬ﺪ ﻣﻦ ﻣﺼﺪاﻗ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ أﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺎت اﻹﻋﻼم وﺗﺄﺛﻴﺮە ﻋﻠﻰ ‪+‬ﺸﻜ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت )‪:(Information Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ‪+‬ﺸﺠﻴﻊ اﻟ‪É‬ﺤﺚ ﻋﻦ اﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت ﻣﻦ ﻣﺼﺎدر ﻣﻮﺛﻮﻗﺔ ﻋﻨﺪ ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ اﻟﻘﻀﺎ‪ž‬ﺎ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ ﻣﺨﺘﻠﻒ اﻟﺜﻘﺎﻓﺎت واﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌﺎت‪.‬‬ ‫● ﻣﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺒ‪l‬ﺎﻧﺎت )‪:(Data Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻹﺣﺼﺎﺋ‪p‬ﺎت اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻘﻀﺎ‪ž‬ﺎ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﺜﻞ اﻟﻔﻘﺮ‪ ،‬اﻟﻌﻨﻒ‪ ،‬واﻟﺘﻨﻤﺮ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ ﻗﻀﺎ‪ž‬ﺎ اﻟﻌﺪاﻟﺔ اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼل ﺗﺤﻠ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﺒ‪p‬ﺎﻧﺎت اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﻤﺎﻟ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Financial Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻟﺘﻌﺎﻣﻞ ﻣﻊ اﻟﻤﺎل‪ ،‬ﻣﺜﻞ اﻷﻣﺎﻧﺔ واﻟﻤﺴﺆوﻟ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻮﺟ‪p‬ﻪ اﻟﻄﻼب ﻧﺤﻮ اﺗﺨﺎذ ﻗﺮارات ﻣﺎﻟ‪p‬ﺔ أﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ وﻣﺴﺘﺪاﻣﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫● اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﺒ”ﺌ‪l‬ﺔ )‪:(Environmental Literacy‬‬ ‫○ ﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ ﻣﻔﻬﻮم اﻟﻤﺴﺆوﻟ‪p‬ﺔ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ ﺗﺠﺎە اﻟﺒ‪ç‬ﺌﺔ واﻟﺤﻔﺎظ ﻋﻠﻴﻬﺎ‪.‬‬ ‫○ ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ اﻟﺴﻠﻮﻛ‪p‬ﺎت اﻟﻤﺴﺘﺪاﻣﺔ ﻣﺜﻞ إﻋﺎدة اﻟﺘﺪو¨ﺮ وﺗﺮﺷ‪p‬ﺪ اﺳﺘﻬﻼك اﻟﻤﻮارد‪.‬‬

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Physical and Health Education: Grades 6 - 8 What is Physical and Health Education?

Physical and Health Education at SZPAB aims to get our students as physically active as possible, whilst introducing them to sports and activities that they can continue outside of school.

Within lessons, students explore a variety of sports throughout the year, including volleyball, basketball, football, padel, badminton, as well as health and fitness.

They are assessed on their knowledge, practical ability and understanding of relevant health principles that are linked to the sport they are learning.

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Physical and Health Education Grades 6 - 8

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Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Physical and Health Education has crosscurricular links to a variety of other subjects across the school. Some examples are included below: Science - Discussions around the use of muscles, heart and bones that are required during sport.

Computer Science - Use of the camera app and photo editing tools to evaluate and record skills in certain sports.

Maths - Students can calculate their training zones and maximum heart rate using simple math calculations.

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Physical and Health Education Grades 6 - 8

Literacy Principles Physical and Health Education connects with various types of literacy by building problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills: • • • • • •

Digital & Media Literacy – Use of apps on the iPad to record, evaluate and submit practical PE performance.

Health & Nutrition Literacy – Understanding body systems, nutrition and the impact of exercise during practical PE lessons.

Information & Data Literacy – Collecting, analyzing and presenting data that is linked to the body.

Financial Literacy – Conducting SWOT analysis of previous major sports events and evaluating whether they are cost-effective.

Civic Literacy – Exploring current sporting trends in the UAE and building leadership skills within lessons.

Environmental Literacy – Exploring why sports in the UAE are popular and how climate can impact sports participation.

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Swimming Grades 6 - 8 What is Swimming?

Learning how to swim is a vital life skill that our students develop while at SZPAB. Each middle school student receives one swimming lesson per week and is assessed on a different stroke each term.

In Term 1, students are assessed on freestyle, in Term 2, they are assessed on backstroke and in Term 3, they are assessed on breaststroke.

Students also learn the basics of water polo and lifesaving after completing all assessments.

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Swimming Grades 6 - 8

Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Swimming lessons have cross-curricular links to a variety of other different subjects across the school. Some examples are included below: Science - Discussions around the use of muscles, heart and bones required during each stroke.

Computer Science - Use of the camera app and photo editing tools to evaluate and record arm strokes, leg kicks and breathing techniques.

Maths - Students can calculate their training zones and maximum heart rate using simple math calculations. They can also evaluate their breathing rates.

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Swimming Grades 6 - 8

Literacy Principles Swimming lessons connect with various literacy principles in unique ways and in practical settings: • • • • • •

Digital & Media Literacy – Use of apps on the iPad to record, evaluate and submit practical swimming performance.

Health & Nutrition Literacy – Understanding body systems, nutrition, and the impact of swimming on bodily systems.

Information & Data Literacy – Collecting, analyzing and presenting data that is linked to the body and swimming strokes.

Financial Literacy – Conducting a SWOT analysis of previous major sports events and evaluating their cost-effectiveness (e.g., swimming galas).

Civic Literacy – Exploring current barriers to swimming lessons across both schools and in the UAE. Environmental Literacy – Exploring threats to open water swimming areas in the UAE and field trips to open water swimming areas.

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‫‪EZP Military‬‬ ‫‪Grade 6 - 8‬‬ ‫ﺑرﻧﺎﻣﺞ اﻟﺗرﺑﯾﺔ اﻟﻌﺳﻛرﯾﺔ ]‪[Military Program‬‬ ‫‪-‬‬

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‫ﻧ‹ﺬة ﻋﺎﻣﺔ‪:‬‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﻣﻨﻄﻠﻖ ﺣﺮص أ‪,‬ﺎد‪ž‬ﻤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﺸﻴﺦ زا‪ž‬ﺪ اﻟﺨﺎﺻﺔ ﻟﻠﺒﻨﻴﻦ ﻋﻠﻰ دﻋﻢ وﺗﻤﻜﻴﻦ وﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ وﺗﻄ©¨ﺮ ﻣﻬﺎرات اﻟﺸﺨﺼ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﻘ‪p‬ﺎدة ﻋﻨﺪ‬ ‫ً‬ ‫و~ﻨﺎء ﻋﻠ‪p‬ﻪ ﺗﻢ اﻟﺘﻌﺎون واﻟﺸﺮا‪Ù‬ﺔ ﻣﻊ‬ ‫اﻟﻄﻼب ‪º‬ﻤﺎ ﻳﺘﻮاﻓﻖ ﻣﻊ رؤ¨ﺔ اﻷ‪,‬ﺎد‪ž‬ﻤ‪p‬ﺔ " اﻻﻋﺘﺰاز ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻤﺎﺿﻲ‪ ،‬اﻹﻋﺪاد ﻟﻠﻤﺴﺘﻘ‪É‬ﻞ"‪،‬‬ ‫اﻟﻮﺣﺪات اﻟﻤﺴﺎﻧﺪة ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻘﻮات اﻟﻤﺴﻠﺤﺔ ﺑﺘﺰو¨ﺪ اﻷ‪,‬ﺎد‪ž‬ﻤ‪p‬ﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻤﺪر~ﻴﻦ اﻷ‪Ù‬ﻔ‪p‬ﺎء وذوي اﻟﺨﺒﺮة اﻟﻤ‪p‬ﺪاﻧ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺗﻨﻔ‪p‬ﺬ اﻟﺒﺮﻧﺎﻣﺞ‬ ‫ﺣ‪p‬ﺚ ‪ž‬ﻌﺘﺒﺮ ﻣﺘﻄﻠﺐ أﺳﺎﺳﻲ ﻟﻠﻄﻼب ﻣﻦ اﻟﺼﻒ اﻟﺴﺎدس وﺣﺘﻰ اﻟﺼﻒ اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻲ ﻋﺸﺮ‪.‬‬ ‫اﻟﻔﺌﺔ اﻟﻤﺴﺘﻬﺪﻓﺔ‪:‬‬ ‫ﺟﻤﻴﻊ اﻟﻤﻮاﻃﻨﻴﻦ‪.‬‬ ‫أﺑﻨﺎء ﻣﺠﻠﺲ اﻟﺘﻌﺎون وأﺑﻨﺎء اﻟﻤﻮاﻃﻨﺎت ]اﺧﺘ‪p‬ﺎري[‪.‬‬ ‫اﻟﻘ‪l‬ﻢ اﻟﻌﻠ‪l‬ﺎ ﻟﻠﺒﺮﻧﺎﻣﺞ‪:‬‬ ‫اﻟﻌﻤﻞ اﻟﺠﻤﺎﻋﻲ‪.‬‬ ‫اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﺎدة‪.‬‬ ‫اﻻﻧﺘﻤﺎء واﻟﻮﻻء ﻟﻠﻮﻃﻦ‪.‬‬ ‫اﻟﺜﻘﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻨﻔﺲ‪.‬‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺨﺮﺟﺎت اﻟﻤﺘﻮﻗﻌﺔ‪:‬‬ ‫اﻟﻔﺨﺮ واﻻﻋﺘﺰاز ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻮﻃﻦ واﻻﻧﺘﻤﺎء ﻟﻠﺪوﻟﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫ﻣﻤﺎرﺳﺔ اﻟﻌﺎدات اﻟﺴﻠﻮﻛ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﺤﻤ‪p‬ﺪة واﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻌﺎﻟ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫إﺧﺮاج ﻃﺎﻗﺎﺗﻬﻢ اﻟ‪å‬ﺎﻣﻨﺔ واﻟﻨﺠﺎح ﻓﻲ ﺣ‪p‬ﺎﺗﻬﻢ اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺸﺨﺼ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺴﺎﻫﻤﺔ اﻹ‪ž‬ﺠﺎﺑ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻊ ¡ﻤﻮاﻃﻨﻴﻦ ﻣﻨﺘﺠﻴﻦ ﻳﺘﺤﻤﻠﻮن اﻟﻤﺴﺆوﻟ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫ﻣﻮاﺟﻬﺔ اﻟﺘﺤﺪ‪ž‬ﺎت واﻟﻔﺮص اﻟﺘﻲ ﺳﻴﻮاﺟﻬﻮﻧﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ ﺣ‪p‬ﺎﺗﻬﻢ اﻟﻌﻤﻠ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫ﻧ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻤﺔ وﺗﻌﻠﻢ اﻟﻤﻬﺎرات اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻌﻤﻞ اﻟﻌﺴﻜﺮي وﻋﻤﻞ اﻟﺸﺮﻃﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫اﻟﺘﻘﻴ‪p‬ﻢ‪:‬‬ ‫اﻟﺤﻀﻮر ‪.٪10‬‬ ‫اﻻﻧﻀ‪É‬ﺎط ‪.٪50‬‬ ‫اﻷداء ‪.٪40‬‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺠﻤ©ع ‪ ٪100‬ﺗﺤﻮل إﻟﻰ ‪ ٪20‬وﺗﻀﺎف ﻛﺘﻘﻴ‪p‬ﻢ ﻟﻤﺎدة اﻟﺘﺮ~‪p‬ﺔ اﻟ•¨ﺎﺿ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬

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‫– ‪EZP Military‬‬ ‫‪Grade 6 - 8‬‬

‫ﺑﺮﻧﺎﻣﺞ ﻋ‪l‬ﺎل زا‪Ž‬ﺪ ] ‪[Eyal Zayed Program‬‬ ‫ﻧ‹ﺬة ﻋﺎﻣﺔ‪:‬‬ ‫‬‫‪º‬ﺎﻟﺘﻌﺎون ﺑﻴﻦ أ‪,‬ﺎد‪ž‬ﻤ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﺸﻴﺦ زا‪ž‬ﺪ اﻟﺨﺎﺻﺔ ﻟﻠﺒﻨﻴﻦ وأ‪,‬ﺎد‪ž‬ﻤ‪p‬ﺔ ﺳ‪p‬ﻒ ﺑﻦ زا‪ž‬ﺪ ﻟﻠﻌﻠﻮم اﻟﺸﺮﻃ‪p‬ﺔ واﻷﻣﻨ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺗﻨﻔ‪p‬ﺬ ﺑﺮﻧﺎﻣﺞ ﻋ‪p‬ﺎل زا‪ž‬ﺪ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺨﺘﺺ ‪º‬ﻤﺠﺎل اﻷﻣﻦ واﻟﺴﻼﻣﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ اﻟﻨﻤﻮ اﻟﺸﺎﻣﻞ وﺗﺮﺳﻴﺦ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ واﻟﻤﻜ¯ﺴ‪É‬ﺎت اﻷﺳﺎﺳ‪p‬ﺔ ﻟﺒﻨﺎء اﻷﺟ‪p‬ﺎل اﻟﻘﺎدرة ﻋﻠﻰ ﻣﻮاﺟﻬﺔ‬ ‫ً‬ ‫و~ﻨﺎء ﻋﻠ‪p‬ﻪ ﺗﺰود أ‪,‬ﺎد‪ž‬ﻤ‪p‬ﺔ ﺳ‪p‬ﻒ ﺑﻦ‬ ‫اﻟﺘﺤﺪ‪ž‬ﺎت اﻟﻤﺴﺘﻘ‪É‬ﻠ‪p‬ﺔ ¡ﻤﺎ ﻳﺘﻮاﻓﻖ ﻣﻊ رؤ¨ﺔ اﻷ‪,‬ﺎد‪ž‬ﻤ‪p‬ﺔ " اﻻﻋﺘﺰاز ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻤﺎﺿﻲ‪ ،‬اﻹﻋﺪاد ﻟﻠﻤﺴﺘﻘ‪É‬ﻞ"‬ ‫زا‪ž‬ﺪ ﻟﻠﻌﻠﻮم اﻟﺸﺮﻃ‪p‬ﺔ واﻷﻣﻨ‪p‬ﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻤﺤﺎﺿﺮ¨ﻦ اﻷ‪Ù‬ﻔ‪p‬ﺎء ذوي اﻟﺨﺒﺮة اﻟﻮاﺳﻌﺔ ﻟﻨﻘﻞ اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ ﻷﺑﻨﺎﺋﻨﺎ اﻟﻄﻠ‪É‬ﺔ ﻣﻦ اﻟﺼﻒ اﻟﺴﺎدس وﺣﺘﻰ‬ ‫اﻟﺼﻒ اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻲ ﻋﺸﺮ‪.‬‬ ‫اﻟﻔﺌﺔ اﻟﻤﺴﺘﻬﺪﻓﺔ‪:‬‬ ‫‬‫ﺟﻤﻴﻊ اﻟﻤﻮاﻃﻨﻴﻦ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫أﺑﻨﺎء ﻣﺠﻠﺲ اﻟﺘﻌﺎون وأﺑﻨﺎء اﻟﻤﻮاﻃﻨﺎت ]اﺧﺘ‪p‬ﺎري[‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اﻟﻘ‪l‬ﻢ اﻟﻌﻠ‪l‬ﺎ ﻟﻠﺒﺮﻧﺎﻣﺞ‪:‬‬ ‫‬‫اﻟﻌﻤﻞ اﻟﺠﻤﺎﻋﻲ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﺎدة‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اﻻﻧﺘﻤﺎء واﻟﻮﻻء ﻟﻠﻮﻃﻦ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اﻟﺜﻘﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻨﻔﺲ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺨﺮﺟﺎت اﻟﻤﺘﻮﻗﻌﺔ ﻣﻦ اﻟﺒﺮﻧﺎﻣﺞ‪:‬‬ ‫‬‫اﻟﺸﻌﻮر ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻔﺨﺮ واﻻﻋﺘﺰاز ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻮﻃﻦ واﻻﻧﺘﻤﺎء ﻟﻠﺪوﻟﺔ واﻟﻮﻻء ﻟﺮﺋ‪%‬ﺴﻬﺎ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اﻣﺘﻼك اﻟﻤﻬﺎرات اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﺎد‪ž‬ﺔ واﻟﺸﺨﺼ‪p‬ﺔ ﻟﻠﻬ©¨ﺔ اﻹﻣﺎراﺗ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫ﻣﻤﺎرﺳﺔ اﻟﻌﺎدات اﻟﺴﻠﻮﻛ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﺤﻤ‪p‬ﺪة واﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻢ اﻷﺧﻼﻗ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻌﺎﻟ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫ﺗﻄﻮر اﻟﻤﻬﺎرات اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺤ‪p‬ﺎﺗ‪p‬ﺔ اﻷﺳﺎﺳ‪p‬ﺔ ﻟﺪﻳﻬﻢ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اﻻﺳﺘﻔﺎدة ﻣﻦ ﻃﺎﻗﺎﺗﻬﻢ اﻟ‪å‬ﺎﻣﻨﺔ واﻟﻨﺠﺎح ﻓﻲ ﺣ‪p‬ﺎﺗﻬﻢ اﻻﺟﺘﻤﺎﻋ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﺸﺨﺼ‪p‬ﺔ واﻷ‪,‬ﺎد‪ž‬ﻤ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺸﺎرﻛﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻵراء ﻣﻊ اﻵﺧ•¨ﻦ وﺗﻌ‪¨ô‬ﺰ اﻟﺜﻘﺔ ‪º‬ﺎﻟﻨﻔﺲ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻤﺴﺘﻮى اﻟﻔﺮدي واﻟﺠﻤﺎﻋﻲ ﺑﻮﺟﻪ ﻋﺎم‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺴﺎﻫﻤﺔ اﻹ‪ž‬ﺠﺎﺑ‪p‬ﺔ ﻓﻲ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻊ ¡ﻤﻮاﻃﻨﻴﻦ ﻣﻨﺘﺠﻴﻦ ﻓﺎﻋﻠﻴﻦ ﻳﺘﺤﻤﻠﻮن اﻟﻤﺴﺆوﻟ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫ﻣﻮاﺟﻬﺔ اﻟﺘﺤﺪ‪ž‬ﺎت واﻧﺘﻬﺎز اﻟﻔﺮص اﻟﺘﻲ ﺳﻴﻮاﺟﻬﻮﻧﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ ﺣ‪p‬ﺎﺗﻬﻢ اﻟﻌﻤﻠ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫ﻧ‪p‬ﻞ اﻟﻤﻌﺮﻓﺔ اﻟﻘ‪p‬ﻤﺔ وﺗﻌﻠﻢ اﻟﻤﻬﺎرات اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ ‪º‬ﺄﺳﺎﺳ‪p‬ﺎت اﻷﻣﻦ واﻟﺴﻼﻣﺔ واﻟﺨﺪﻣﺔ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﻤﻬﺎرات اﻟﺤ‪p‬ﺎﺗ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫ﻣﺤﺎور ﻣﺠﺎل اﻷﻣﻦ واﻟﺴﻼﻣﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺑﺮﻧﺎﻣﺞ ﻋ‪l‬ﺎل زا‪Ž‬ﺪ‪:‬‬ ‫‬‫اﻟﻮﻗﺎ‪ž‬ﺔ ﻣﻦ اﻟﺠ•¨ﻤﺔ واﻟﻤﺨﺪرات‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اﻟﻤﻮاﻃﻨﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫ﺛﻘﺎﻓﺔ اﺣﺘﺮام اﻟﻘﺎﻧﻮن‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اﻟﺘﻮﻋ‪p‬ﺔ اﻹﻟ‪ã‬ﺘﺮوﻧ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اﻟﺘﻮﻋ‪p‬ﺔ اﻟﻤﺮور¨ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬ ‫اﻟﺼﺤﺔ واﻟﺴﻼﻣﺔ اﻟ‪É‬ﺪﻧ‪p‬ﺔ واﻟﻨﻔﺴ‪p‬ﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫•‬

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Grade 6 Core and Wider Curriculum ALL of the following subjects are studied

Number of Lessons per week

CR = Credit

English Language Arts

5

1.25

Mathematics

5

1.25

Science

5

1.25

Arabic Language

5

1.25

Islamic Education

2

0.50

Physical and Health Education

2

0.50

English Social Studies

2

0.50

Character Curriculum

1

0.25

Swimming

1

0.25

EZP Military

1

0.25

UAE Social Studies

1

0.25

Moral Education

1

0.25

Computer Science

1

0.25

Art

1

0.25

Total

33

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Character Curriculum Grade 6 What is the Character Curriculum?

The Character Curriculum at The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) focuses on equipping students with essential life skills and values to become well-rounded, responsible citizens.

Why do we offer the Character Curriculum?

The Character Curriculum ensures that students at SZPAB develop competencies beyond traditional academic knowledge, preparing them for tomorrow's world.

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Character Curriculum Grade 6

Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links - Examples

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1. Math Problem-Solving (Montessori) – The problem-solving aspect of the Character Curriculum supports math by fostering logical thinking and the practical application of mathematical concepts.

2. Science Social and Emotional Development (Reggio Emilia) This approach supports science by encouraging students to collaborate effectively, communicate ideas and solve problems in groups. The Character Curriculum promotes the development of emotional intelligence, which is essential for working effectively in science labs or group-based scientific research.

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Character Curriculum Grade 6

Literacy Principles The Character Curriculum at SZPAB covers several essential Literacy Principles, designed to help students navigate the modern world effectively. These include: Financial Literacy - Equipping students with the skills to manage finances, make informed financial decisions and understand the economy.

Health & Nutrition Literacy - Knowledge of how to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle, understanding the importance of nutrition and physical activity.

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Math Grade 6 What is Mathematics 6?

The Grade 6 Common Core Math Curriculum focuses on problem-solving, reasoning, and real-world applications. It covers five key areas: 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Ratios and Proportions – Understanding ratios, unit rates and proportional reasoning.

Number System – Operations with multi-digit numbers, fractions, decimals and negative numbers.

Expressions and Equations – Writing, evaluating and solving algebraic expressions and equations.

Geometry – Calculating area, surface area, volume and graphing on the coordinate plane.

Statistics and Probability – Analyzing data, understanding mean, median and variability.

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Math Grade 6 Click on to enlarge

Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Cross-Curricular Links in Grade 6 Math: ●

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● ● ●

Science – Ratios in chemistry, data analysis in experiments, geometry in physics.

Social Studies – Statistics for population/economy, map scales.

Language Arts – Word problem comprehension, explaining math reasoning.

Art and Design – Geometry in symmetry/perspective, ratios in scaling.

Physical Education – Sports statistics, measurement in movement.

Technology and Coding – Equations in programming, data in spreadsheets.

These connections make math more relevant and applicable across subjects.

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Math Grade 6

Literacy Principles The Grade 6 Math Curriculum connects with various types of literacy by building problem-solving, analytical, and numerical reasoning skills: 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Digital & Media Literacy – Understanding data representation, reading graphs and evaluating statistical claims in media.

Health & Nutrition Literacy – Using ratios and proportions for balanced diets, calorie counting and exercise tracking.

Information & Data Literacy – Collecting, interpreting and presenting data using charts, tables, and statistical measures.

Financial Literacy – Understanding percentages, budgeting and basic interest calculations.

Civic Literacy – Analyzing statistics in voting, government spending and population trends.

Environmental Literacy – Using data to study climate patterns, energy consumption and resource management.

Math equips students with essential skills to interpret and apply information across realworld contexts.

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Science Grade 6 What is Science?

Grade 6 Science provides students with a foundational understanding of life, earth and physical sciences.

Term 1: Life Science • •

Introduction to Life Science and Cells - Understanding the characteristics of living things, cell structure (plant and animal cells) and the function of cell organelles.

Human Body Systems and Genetics - Exploring major body systems (circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, etc.) and how they work together.

Term 2: Earth and Physical Science •

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Earth and Its Systems - Studying Earth's layers, the water cycle, weather, climate, and natural disasters. Understanding interactions between the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.

Energy in Physical Science - Learning about different forms of energy (kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, etc.), energy transfer and simple machines.

Term 3: Engineering and Practical Applications • •

Engineering Principles and Design - Introduction to the engineering design process, problem-solving and innovation.

Practical Unit - Hands-on experiments, scientific investigations and application of learned concepts in real-world scenarios.

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Science Grade 6 Click on to enlarge Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Language Arts - Researching and writing reports on scientific topics, reading comprehension of scientific texts and presenting findings.

Mathematics - Measuring, graphing data (e.g., weather patterns, energy use, genetics), using calculations in engineering and design.

Geography - Studying Earth's systems, climate, and natural disasters and their impact on human populations.

Health & Physical Education - Understanding body systems, nutrition and how exercise affects the human body.

Social Studies - Exploring how scientific advancements and natural disasters impact societies and historical developments.

Technology & Computer Science - Using digital tools for research, simulations and designing engineering projects.

Art & Design - Creating models, sketches and prototypes in engineering and scientific illustrations

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Science Grade 6

Literacy Principles The Grade 6 Science Curriculum connects with various types of literacy by building problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills: ● ● ● ● ● ●

Digital & Media Literacy – Interpreting scientific data, analyzing graphs and evaluating science-related claims in media.

Health & Nutrition Literacy – Understanding body systems, nutrition and the impact of exercise using scientific principles.

Information & Data Literacy – Collecting, analyzing and presenting scientific data through charts, tables and experiments.

Financial Literacy – Exploring energy consumption costs, resource management and sustainability budgeting.

Civic Literacy – Examining statistics related to public health, environmental policies and scientific advancements in society.

Environmental Literacy – Investigating climate change, energy use and ecosystems using scientific data.

Science equips students with essential skills to analyze, interpret and apply knowledge to real-world challenges.

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English Social Studies Grade 6 What is English Social Studies (ESS)?

English Social Studies (ESS) is a subject that combines the study of history, society, and culture with the development of English language skills. Students focus on understanding historical events, social issues and diverse cultures, while also learning to read, analyze, and write about these topics.

In ESS, students practice key academic skills, including reading comprehension, essay writing and discussion. This integrated approach enables them to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and prepares them for future studies in history or social sciences. ESS supports learning both the content and the critical skills needed to succeed.

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English Social Studies Grade 6

Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Science - ESS connects with science when exploring topics like geography, environmental factors and the impact of climate on societies or health, linking social studies with physical sciences like biology or Earth sciences.

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Mathematics - Data literacy in ESS overlaps with math through the analysis of statistics, graphs and charts.

Students apply mathematical skills to interpret and present historical and social data.

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English Social Studies Grade 6

Literacy Principles - Continued.

Information & Data Literacy - In ESS, students learn to collect and analyze data from various sources, such as historical events, census data or social trends. This involves comparing statistics, understanding graphs and drawing conclusions from data. ESS also involves analyzing historical data to understand social changes.

Civic Literacy - ESS examines citizenship, governance and societal roles, helping students understand leadership and civic responsibility.

Environmental Literacy - ESS looks at how geography and climate influence societies, such as the impact on sports participation in the UAE.

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Computer Science Grade 6 What is Computer Science?

In Grade 6 Computer Science, students are introduced to the digital world around them, learning how technology works and how to use it responsibly. Through fun, hands-on projects, students develop basic programming skills, practice solving problems using computational thinking, and explore how computers process information. They also begin to understand their digital footprint and how to be safe online.

The focus is on building confidence with technology, encouraging creativity and helping students see themselves as creators, rather than merely users, of technology.

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Computer Science Grade 6 Click on to enlarge Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Math: Understanding patterns, sequences and logic.

English: Practicing writing clear instructions for their programs (pseudocode).

Literacy Principles Digital Literacy – Navigating online spaces safely and understanding the impact of technology.

Data Literacy – Recognizing how personal and public data is used in technology.

Information Literacy – Evaluating the credibility of online sources and identifying misinformation.

Media Literacy – Creating simple digital content and understanding online communication.

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Art Grade 6 What is Art? Grade 6 Visual Arts explores cultural identity, historical influences and artistic techniques through a variety of media and creative processes. Students engage in critical thinking, problem-solving and creative expression while developing their understanding of symbols, design, storytelling and craftsmanship.

This curriculum is closely linked to the PS4 Literacy Curriculum, integrating Digital Literacy, Media Literacy and Information Literacy by encouraging students to research, analyze and present their work using digital tools, visual storytelling and critical reflection.

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Art Grade 6 Click on to enlarge Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Math – Patterns, symmetry, proportions and spatial reasoning in design and Cubism.

English – Visual storytelling, symbolism in art and artist statements.

Literacy Principles Digital & Media Literacy – Students use Canva, Google Docs, and digital drawing tools to create and present artwork while analyzing how symbols, Cubism and cultural art forms influence modern media and design.

Information & Data Literacy – Students develop research skills by evaluating online sources on Aboriginal Art, African Masks and UAE artistic influences, while applying patterns, proportions and color theory to their designs.

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Grade 7 Core and Wider Curriculum

ALL of the following subjects are studied

Number of Lessons per. week

CR = Credit

English Language Arts

5

1.25

Math

5

1.25

Science

5

1.25

Arabic Language

4

1.00

Islamic Education

2

0.50

Physical and Health Education

2

0.50

English Social Studies

2

0.50

Swimming

1

0.25

EZP Military

1

0.25

UAE Social Studies

2

0.25

Moral Education

1

0.25

Computer Science

2

0.25

Art

1

0.25

Total

33

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Math Grade 7 What is Fundamental Math?

The Grade 7 Common Core Math Curriculum deepens problem-solving skills and realworld applications. It covers: ● ● ● ● ●

Ratios and Proportions – Unit rates, percentages, proportional reasoning.

Number System – Operations with rational numbers, absolute value.

Expressions and Equations – Solving multi-step equations and inequalities.

Geometry – Angles, area, volume, scale drawings.

Statistics and Probability – Data analysis, probability, random sampling.

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Fundamental Math Grade 7 Click on to enlarge Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Cross-Curricular Links in Grade 7 Math: ●

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Science and Social Studies – Proportions in chemistry, statistics in economics and demographics.

Language Arts and Art – Word problem comprehension, geometry in design.

PE and Technology – Data tracking in fitness, algebra in coding.

Financial and Environmental Literacy – Budgeting, interest and data analysis in climate studies.

These connections make math practical and relevant across subjects.

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Fundamental Math Grade 7

Literacy Principles The Grade 7 Math Curriculum supports various literacies by developing analytical and problem-solving skills: 1.

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Digital & Media Literacy – Interpreting data, evaluating graphs and identifying misleading statistics.

Health & Nutrition Literacy – Using proportions for balanced diets, exercise tracking and BMI calculations.

Information & Data Literacy – Analyzing surveys, organizing data and understanding probabilities.

Financial Literacy – Budgeting, interest calculations and percentage-based financial decisions.

Civic Literacy – Using statistics in voting trends, public policies and economic data.

Environmental Literacy – Interpreting climate data, resource consumption and sustainability metrics.

Math equips students with essential real-world problem-solving skills across these areas.

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Science Grade 7 What is Science?

Grade 7 Science is the study of the natural world using observation and experiments.

Science helps us understand how things work, make predictions and solve problems using evidence and logical thinking. During Grade 7 students will study the following topics: •

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Chemical Substances

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The Periodic Table.

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Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Real World Links - Linking problems like climate change and global warming to the real world.

Numeracy and Maths skills -The use of equations and simple mathematical calculations to solve problems Literacy and Language - The use of scientific language and key words in lessons.

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Science Grade 7

Literacy Principles Digital Literacy Use websites, videos and online tools to learn science and show what you know in projects or slides.

Media Literacy Think about how science is shown in the news, on YouTube or in movies—and ask if it is true or made up.

Health & Nutrition Literacy Learn how science helps us stay healthy, eat well and understand how our bodies work.

Information Literacy Find trustworthy science information and use it to help with homework or research projects.

Data Literacy Look at charts, graphs and results from experiments to understand what they mean.

Financial Literacy Explore how science is used in jobs, businesses and the production of everyday products.

Civic Literacy See how science helps leaders make rules to keep people and the planet safe.

Environmental Literacy Learn how science helps us take care of nature and solve problems like pollution and climate change.

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English Social Studies Grade 7 What is English Social Studies (ESS)?

English Social Studies (ESS) is a subject that combines the study of history, society and culture with the development of English language skills. Students focus on understanding historical events, social issues and diverse cultures, while also learning to read, analyze and write about these topics.

In ESS, students practice key academic skills, including reading comprehension, essay writing and discussion. This integrated approach enables them to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and prepares them for future studies in history or social sciences. ESS supports learning both the content and the critical skills needed to succeed.

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English Social Studies Grade 7

Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links

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Science - ESS connects with science when exploring topics like geography, environmental factors and the impact of climate on societies or health, linking social studies with physical sciences like biology or Earth sciences.

Mathematics - Data literacy in ESS overlaps with math through the analysis of statistics, graphs and charts. Students apply mathematical skills to interpret and present historical and social data.

Moral Education – ESS intersects with moral education by examining ethical dilemmas, cultural values and civic responsibilities across different societies, promoting empathy, respect and global citizenship.

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English Social Studies Grade 7

Literacy Principles Information & Data Literacy – Collecting, analyzing and presenting data that is linked to historical topics.

Environmental Literacy - ESS examines how geography and history can shape the culture of an area.

Digital & Media Literacy – Interpreting data, evaluating graphs and identifying misleading statistics. Students will regularly work on their iPads to create presentations about historical figures and geographical concepts.

Civic Literacy - ESS examines citizenship, governance and societal roles, helping students understand leadership and civic responsibility.

Health & Nutrition Literacy - Students will explore how ancient civilizations such as the Roman Empire approached public health and nutrition.

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Computer Science Grade 7

What is Computer Science?

In Grade 7 Computer Science, students develop their understanding of computational thinking and coding through an exciting game-design project using MakeCode Arcade.

They will plan, design and code their own digital games, applying problem-solving strategies and learning how to debug and improve their creations.

This project-based approach enables students to view themselves as creators, fostering creativity, teamwork and logical thinking, while also reinforcing digital citizenship concepts.

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Click on to enlarge Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Art: Designing characters, backgrounds and visual elements for their games.

Moral Education: Exploring themes such as fair play, ethical game design and inclusive design (games for everyone).

Literacy Principles Digital Literacy – Understanding how gaming and technology impact users.

Data Literacy – Learning how digital platforms track and use personal data.

Media Literacy – Evaluating bias in digital games, advertising, and online media.

Information Literacy – Developing skills to critically assess digital information.

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Art Grade 7 What is Art? Art is a powerful form of communication that enables individuals to express their ideas, emotions, and cultural identity through visual storytelling. In Grade 7 Visual Arts, students explore traditional and contemporary artistic techniques, from mosaics and desert landscapes to digital character design. They learn how art intersects with technology, history and media, developing both creative and critical thinking skills. Through hands-on projects, students refine their artistic process, gaining an appreciation for how art influences modern media, gaming and global culture. Art is not just about esthetics—it shapes the way we perceive and interact with the world.

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Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Math and Computer Science – Students use geometry, proportion and computational thinking to create mosaics, video game characters and 3D digital art.

English and Social Studies – Students analyze art history, cultural influences and storytelling in art, including Romero Britto’s pop art and UAE desert landscapes.

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Art Grade 7

Literacy Principles Digital Literacy - Students use Canva, Tinkercad and pixel-based software to create and refine digital artwork, exploring how technology shapes modern artistic expression. They develop skills in editing, presenting, and documenting their creative process using digital tools.

Media Literacy - Through Romero Britto’s pop art and video game character design, students analyze how color, patterns and visual storytelling influence branding, advertising and media.

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Grade 8 Core and Wider Curriculum ALL of the following subjects are studied Number of Lessons per. week

CR = Credit

English Language Arts

5

1.25

Mathematics

5

1.25

Science

5

1.25

Arabic Language

4

1.00

Islamic Education

2

0.50

Physical and Health Education

2

0.50

English Social Studies

2

0.50

Swimming

1

0.25

EZP Military

1

0.25

UAE Social Studies

2

0.25

Moral Education

1

0.25

Computer Science

2

0.25

Art

1

0.25

Total

33

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Mathematics Grade 8 What is Mathematics 8?

The Grade 8 Common Core Math Curriculum builds algebraic and geometric skills for high school readiness. It covers: • • • • •

Expressions and Equations – Solving linear equations and inequalities.

Functions – Introduction to functions and using variables.

Number System – Working with irrational numbers and square roots.

Geometry – Transformations, the Pythagorean Theorem and volume/surface area.

Statistics and Probability – Data analysis, probability, sampling.

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Mathematics Grade 8 Click on to enlarge Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Cross-Curricular Links in Grade 8 Math: •

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Science and Social Studies – Functions in models, data analysis in experiments and trends.

Language Arts and Art – Word problems, geometry in design and symmetry.

PE and Technology – Sports statistics, functions in coding.

Financial and Environmental Literacy – Budgeting, interest calculations, data analysis in climate studies.

Math skills are applied across subjects in realworld contexts.

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Literacy Principles The Grade 8 Math Curriculum supports various literacies by developing key analytical and problem-solving skills: 1.

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Digital & Media Literacy – Interpreting data, understanding graphs, and identifying bias or misrepresentation in media.

Health & Nutrition Literacy – Using ratios and percentages for diet tracking, exercise and health data analysis.

Information & Data Literacy – Collecting, analyzing and interpreting data sets and probability for decision-making.

Financial Literacy – Calculating percentages, budgeting, interest and understanding financial trends.

Civic Literacy – Analyzing voting trends, public opinion data and understanding statistical impacts on policy.

Environmental Literacy – Interpreting environmental data, understanding patterns in climate change and using geometry in resource management.

Math helps students develop the skills needed to engage with data and make informed decisions across various areas of life.

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Science Grade 8 What is Science?

Grade 8 Science is the study of the natural world using observation and experiments.

Science helps us understand how things work, make predictions and solve problems using evidence and logical thinking.

During Grade 8, students study: • • • • • •

Earth and Space Forces and Motion Energy Waves Heredity and Selection Investigation Skills.

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Science Grade 8

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Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Language Arts - Researching and writing reports on scientific topics, reading comprehension of scientific texts and presenting findings.

Mathematics - Measuring, graphing data (e.g., weather patterns, energy use, genetics), using calculations in engineering and design.

Geography - Studying Earth's systems, climate, and natural disasters and their impact on human populations.

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Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links – Continued

Health and Physical Education Understanding body systems, nutrition and how exercise affects the human body.

Social Studies – Exploring how scientific advancements and natural disasters impact societies and historical developments.

Technology and Computer Science – Using digital tools for research, simulations and designing engineering projects.

Art and Design – Creating models, sketches and prototypes in engineering and scientific illustrations.

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Science Grade 8

Literacy Principles The Grade 8 Science Curriculum connects with various types of literacy by building problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills: • • • • • •

Digital & Media Literacy – Interpreting scientific data, analyzing graphs and evaluating science-related claims in media.

Health & Nutrition Literacy – Understanding body systems, nutrition and the impact of exercise using scientific principles.

Information & Data Literacy – Collecting, analyzing and presenting scientific data through charts, tables and experiments.

Financial Literacy – Exploring energy consumption costs, resource management and sustainability budgeting.

Civic Literacy – Examining statistics related to public health, environmental policies and scientific advancements in society.

Environmental Literacy – Investigating climate change, energy use and ecosystems using scientific data.

Science equips students with essential skills to analyze, interpret and apply knowledge to real-world challenges.

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English Social Studies Grade 8 What is English Social Studies (ESS)?

English Social Studies (ESS) is a subject that combines the study of history, society and culture with the development of English language skills. Students focus on understanding historical events, social issues and diverse cultures, while also learning to read, analyze and write about these topics.

In ESS, students practice key academic skills , including reading comprehension, essay writing, and discussion. This integrated approach enables them to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and prepares them for future studies in history or social sciences. ESS supports learning both the content and the critical skills needed to succeed.

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English Social Studies Grade 8

Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links

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Science - ESS connects with science when exploring topics such as geography, environmental factors and the impact of climate on societies or health, linking social studies with physical sciences. This involves examining oceans and how humans have been able to travel across them.

Mathematics - Data literacy in ESS overlaps with math through the analysis of statistics, graphs and charts. Students apply mathematical skills to interpret and present historical and social data, looking at migration and population changes across the globe.

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English Social Studies Grade 8

Literacy Principles Digital & Media Literacy - In ESS, students may use digital tools to research historical events or social issues and to create presentations or projects.

By using apps on the iPad, students can also analyze and present their findings on different topics, improving their ability to navigate digital media effectively. For example, they might record their responses or submit assignments related to social studies topics or present digital presentations to their classes about the key standards.

Information & Data Literacy - In ESS, students learn to collect and analyze data from various sources, such as historical events or social trends. This involves comparing statistics, understanding graphs and drawing conclusions from data.

Civic Literacy - ESS examines citizenship, governance and societal roles, helping students understand leadership and civic responsibility. The year looks at the development of “gunpowder empires” and how new technologies helped to fuel exploration.

Environmental Literacy - ESS looks at how geography and climate influence societies, such as the impact physical geography had on civilizations that explorers from Europe ventured out to colonize.

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Computer Science Grade 8 What is Computer Science?

In Grade 8 Computer Science, students explore advanced cybersecurity concepts and the world of ethical hacking, developing a deeper understanding of how computers, networks, and online systems can be vulnerable — and how they can be protected.

In the second part of the year, students transition into the Python Foundations module, where they learn text-based programming for the first time. Through practical, hands-on projects, students apply computational thinking to write, debug and improve Python programs, preparing them for more advanced programming in high school.

This two-part structure ensures students develop both the awareness to protect themselves and their communities online and the technical skills to begin coding confidently using a professional language.

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Computer Science Grade 8 Click on to enlarge Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Math - Applying logic, algorithms and data handling within Python programs.

English - Developing written reflections on ethical hacking cases and creating project documentation.

Literacy Principles Digital Literacy – Exploring cybersecurity threats and ethical hacking.

Data Literacy – Understanding how hackers exploit system vulnerabilities.

Information Literacy – Learning how to identify fake or misleading online information.

Media Literacy – Evaluating how social media influences cybersecurity awareness.

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Art Grade 8 What is Art? Art is a powerful tool for creativity, communication and self-expression, allowing individuals to explore ideas, culture and emotions through visual storytelling. In Grade 8, students deepen their understanding of traditional and digital artistic techniques, studying artists such as Van Gogh, Roy Lichtenstein and Henri Matisse. Through painting, textiles, digital media and 3D design, they refine their artistic voice while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Art is not only about esthetics—it is a means to interpret, innovate and shape the world around us.

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Art Grade 8 Click on to enlarge Horizontal Cross-Curricular Links Math and Computer Science – Students apply geometry, proportions and spatial awareness in one-point perspective drawings, digital cityscapes and video game character design.

English and History – Students explore narrative elements in pop art, Greek patterns and deepsea textiles, analyzing how historical and cultural influences shape artistic movements.

Literacy Principles Media and Visual Literacy – Through comic book pop art and digital illustration, students examine how visual media influences perception, branding and storytelling.

Information and Research Skills – Students develop source evaluation and citation techniques when researching historical art movements and contemporary digital design trends.

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STEAM Education What is STEAM Education?

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics—an integrated approach to learning that encourages students to think critically and creatively while solving real-world problems.

STEAM education nurtures inquiry, collaboration and project-based learning, equipping students with future-ready skills such as digital literacy, innovation, resilience and adaptability.

At SZPAB, STEAM is not taught in isolation but embedded across curricular and extracurricular opportunities to foster holistic development.

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STEAM Education – Continued.

SZPAB Subjects Supporting STEAM Across Middle School, SZPAB provides an extensive range of STEAM-aligned subjects. These include:

Middle School STEAM Subjects: • • • •

Science: Biology, Chemistry, General Science Technology: Introduction to Computer Science (Python), Robotics (LEGO SPIKE & Tetrix platforms) Art and Design: Art and Photography, Digital Art, Ceramics, Poster Design Mathematics: Integrated within STEAM subjects—geometry in robotics, statistics in marine science, data analysis in business.

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STEAM Education – Continued.

Wider Opportunities for STEAM at SZPAB In addition to academic offerings, SZPAB provides rich, experiential learning opportunities through: •

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Conservation and Sustainability Projects: Students actively engage in environmental fieldwork linked to marine biology, ecology and UAE conservation efforts. These projects integrate STEAM with civic and environmental literacy, emphasizing real-world applications.

STEAM Days and Hackathons: For Grades 7 and 8, multi-day challenges enable students to explore entrepreneurship, digital creativity, critical thinking and leadership through handson, collaborative problem-solving experiences.

Creative Design and Product Prototyping: Using Onshape CAD software and 3D printing, students prototype real-world solutions that are grounded in sustainability and humancentered design.

Art-Integrated STEM: Courses such as Digital Art and Poster Making integrate STEAM with media literacy and design thinking, emphasizing communication through visual storytelling.

Interdisciplinary Cross-Curricular Links: STEAM subjects are enriched through connections to English (report writing, argumentation), business (sustainable enterprise), and UAE Social Studies (cultural and environmental applications).

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Grade 7-8

What will students learn?

Over the course of two days, students will explore creative problem-solving, entrepreneurial thinking and global awareness. Through interactive projects and collaboration, they will begin to understand the importance of innovation, teamwork and making a positive impact in their community and the wider world.

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What will students learn?

Students will develop essential future skills, including communication, adaptability, initiative and resilience. Through a blend of project-based learning and real-world scenarios, they will be equipped to navigate and thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

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ECA Overview – Extra-curricular opportunities.

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Inclusion Learning Hub At SZPAB, we believe that every student deserves an equitable and supportive learning environment that enables them to reach their full potential. Our inclusion department and The Learning Hub address the diverse needs of students in Grades 6-8, ensuring that learning is accessible, personalized and inclusive for all.

Some of the key areas in which The Learning Hub supports students include: • • • • • • •

Academic Support Additional Learning Needs Identification Social-Emotional Wellbeing Assessment Accommodations Gifted and Talented Enrichment Opportunities Implementation of the Massachusetts Modified Curriculum Transitions - Life After High School

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Pastoral Care What we do: At SZPAB, our pastoral team ensures the best social and emotional support for our students. By developing and promoting a nurturing school environment where students are recognized for positive decisions and are supported where needed, they will thrive to the highest levels both personally and academically.

As a school, we recognize and promote positive behavior within our community, utilizing the most constructive approaches to support behavioral changes and overcome challenges.

Transitions: Our pastoral team also plays a crucial role in supporting students during transition periods in their school lives. These main transitions begin with the journey from Grade 5 to Grade 6, where students start their secondary school studies. In Grade 5, students will experience working with our secondary teams over four transition days to become familiar with our systems and meet our staff.

Students are also supported during their transition into high school, where they begin to personalize their curriculum through elective choices in Grades 8 and 9.

During this crucial phase, every student attends a one-on-one interview to explore their future aspirations and receive support in tailoring the next steps to their desired pathway.

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Middle School Secondary School Curriculum AY 2025-2026

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