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Senior School
Year 7 Curriculum guide
This booklet is designed to give parents and students information about the
courses that are taught in Al Khor International School (British Curriculum). We
hope it gives a helpful summary of the wide range of topics, themes and activities
that are undertaken, and of the numerous important skills that we aim to develop.
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The school day
Distribution of lessons
Lesson Time Lesson Time
1 07:00 – 07:40 5 10:25 – 11:05
2 07:40 – 08:20 6 11:05 – 11:45
3 08:20 – 09:00 Break 2 11:45 – 12:10
4 09:00 – 09:40 7 12:10 – 12:50
Tutor time 09:40 – 10:00 8 12:50 – 13:30
Break 1 10:00 – 10:25
Lessons per week
English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Maths 1 2 3 4 5
Science 1 2 3 4 5
Language1 1 2 3 4
PE 1 2 3 4
Art 1 2
Design and Technology 1 2
Geography 1 2
History 1 2
ICT/Computing 1 2
Performing Arts 1 2
Islamic Studies or PSE2 1 2
Qatari History 1
8 lessons a day x 5
days = a 40 lesson
week
2 Muslims must study Islamic Studies.
1Students choose one language from
Arabic as a First Language, Arabic,
Bahasa (Indonesia), Bahasa
(Malaysia), French or Urdu.
Qatari nationals must study Arabic as a
First Language.
Students may also study an additional
language on a Monday or Wednesday
between 1.40pm and 2.40pm.
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Setting
Students are set by ability in the core subjects of English, Maths and Science.
Homework
Two 30 minute tasks a week in
each of these subjects
English, Maths and Science
One 20-30 minute task a week in
each of these subjects
Art, Islamic Studies or Citizenship, Design and
Technology, Geography, History, ICT/Computing,
Language (Arabic, French…) and Performing Arts
One 20-30 minute task a week Additional language
Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the year but there are two formal assessments each
term. The sixth formal assessment is an end of year examination.
Reporting
There are six reports a year (one each half term). One of these is a full written report.
Parent teacher meetings
There are six opportunities a year to meet with teachers (one each half term). Three of
these meetings will be with the House Tutor, two with the Form Tutor and one with the
Subject teachers. Additional meetings can be arranged through the House Tutor.
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English
Term
1
Topics Diagnostic Assessment Tests (Edinburgh Comprehension, CAT Vocabulary and BSTS2) Transition unit (Narrative writing) Introduction to poetry (Creative writing)
Learning outcomes
Teachers are better informed about students' strengths and weaknesses
To build on their early successes and demonstrate what they know, understand and can do in the context of the work they did in year six
To allow the student to explore narrative writing
To build on pupils understanding of poetic techniques
To make students enthusiastic about reading poems, to analyse them, and then recreate the effects in their own writing
Assessment 1. Autobiography writing task. 2. Writing assessment (analysis of a poem/original writing & reading assessment - ‘Journey to a poem’).
Term
2
Topics Novel Study (Literature/Essay writing) Prose fiction: Short Stories (instructional writing) Prepared Speech
Learning outcomes
To read and understand a novel with a range of reading and writing activities
To read and discuss texts (fiction and non-fiction)
To understand more about the craft of writing by exploring how writers structure stories and develop character and setting
To confidently write a speech that shows use of effective speaking techniques, clear organisation of material, and holds the interest of their audience
Assessment 1. Writing assessment (point, evidence and explain essay, original narrative/descriptive writing, recount/ report writing). 2. Writing assessment - Starting a Mystery’.
Term
3
Topics Prepared Speech Exam Revision (Year 7 Internal Examinations) Introduction to Shakespeare
Learning outcomes
To confidently present a speech to their class
To revise different genres with 5 (approx.) questions on each text, each question testing a specific reading skill
Pupils are more aware of skills used when reading a text
QCA Year 7 reading test
To develop students' knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of Shakespeare
To make students confident with Shakespeare’s use of language and plots of several plays
Assessment 1. Speaking & Listening assessment - Mini Speech. 2. Writing assessment - Explanation writing (A guide to the Globe) or Recount writing (A visit to the Globe in 1595).
Ways you can help your child To improve your child’s ability to think, comprehend as well as improve their vocabulary skills in English they MUST read regularly. By doing this your child’s English will improve significantly. English is to be used at all times in class and we encourage you to use English when talking to your friends and at home. The only way you can improve your English is with practice, practice and more practice!
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Mathematics (following book 1)
Term
1
Topics Number 1 Algebra 1 Number 2 Geometry & Measures 1 Number 3 Statistics 1
Learning outcomes
The calendar, the 12 & 24 hour clock
Sequences & Function machines
Calculations, decimals, ordering & estimations
Length, perimeter and area
3D shapes & surface area
Fractions, decimals & adding & subtracting fractions
Mode & range
Reading data from tables & charts
Statistical diagrams
Probability & experimental probability
Assessment 1. Test on chapters 1, 2 & 3. 2. Test on chapters 4, 5 & 6.
Term
2
Topics Algebra 2 Geometry & Measures 2 Statistics 2 Number 4 Algebra 3 Geometry & Measures 3
Learning outcomes
Calculating, using rules & finding unknown numbers
Algebraic terms & expressions
Simplifying expressions & equations
Lines & calculating angles
Coordinates
Using a tally chart, grouped frequencies & data collection
Rounding
The four operations, BODMAS & efficient calculations
Square, triangle numbers & coordinates & naming graphs
Measuring & drawing angles & constructions
Assessment 1. Test on chapters 7, 8 & 9. 2. Test on chapters 10, 11 & 12.
Term
3
Topics Number 5 Algebra 4 Geometry & Measures 4 Statistics 3 Number 6 Geometry & Measures 5
Learning outcomes
Percentages, ratio & proportion
Calculating numbers
Line & rotational symmetry, reflections, rotations & translations
Pie charts
The median
Two way tables
Add, subtract, multiply & divide with decimals
Factors of numbers
Percentages of quantities
Polygons & tessellations
Assessment 1. Test on chapters 13, 14 & 15. 2. Test on chapters 16, 17 & 18.
Ways you can help your child 1. Ensure homework is completed and help your child revise for tests. 2. Review the AFL sheet from each test and go over any topics that they have struggled with. 3. Encourage your child to use myimaths.
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Mathematics (following book 2)
Term
1
Topics Algebra 1 Number 1 Geometry & Measures 1 Number 2 Statistics 1 Algebra 2
Learning outcomes
Sequences & the general term
Functions & mapping & using letter symbols to represent functions
Decimals, ordering, directed numbers & estimates
Length, perimeter & area
3D shapes & surface area of cubes & cuboids
Adding & subtracting fractions & decimals
Averages
Probability & experimental probability
Terms, expressions & rules of algebra
Simplifying expressions, formula & equations
Assessment 1. Test on chapters 1, 2 & 3. 2. Test on chapters 4, 5 & 6.
Term
2
Topics Geometry & Measures 2 Statistics 2 Number 3 Algebra 3 Geometry & Measures 3 Number 4
Learning outcomes
Lines & calculating angles
Coordinates
Using a tally chart, grouped frequencies & data collection
Rounding
The four operations, BODMAS & efficient calculations
Calculating with measurement
Square, triangle numbers & coordinates & naming graphs
Measuring & drawing angles & constructions
Percentages
Calculating ratio & proportion
Solving problems
Assessment 1. Test on chapters 7, 8 & 9. 2. Test on chapters 10, 11 & 12.
Term
3
Topics Algebra 4 Geometry & Measures 4 Statistics 3 Number 5 Algebra 5 Geometry & Measures 5
Learning outcomes
Solving problems with algebra
Line & rotational symmetry, reflections, rotations & translations
Pie charts & comparing data
Using decimals
Fractions & percentages of quantities
Solving equations & using formulae
Graphs from the real world
Polygons & tessellations
Constructing 3D shapes
Assessment 1. Test on chapters 13, 14 & 15. 2. Test on chapters 16, 17 & 18.
Ways you can help your child 1. Ensure homework is completed and help your child revise for tests. 2. Review the AFL sheet from each test and go over any topics that they have struggled with. 3. Encourage your child to use myimaths.
7
Mathematics (following book 3)
Topics Algebra 1 Number 1 Geometry & Measures 1 Number 2 Statistics 1 Algebra 2
Learning outcomes
Sequences & the general term
Functions & mapping & using letter symbols to represent functions
Decimals, ordering, directed numbers & estimates
Length, perimeter & area of some 2D shapes
3D shapes, surface area & volume of cubes & cuboids
Fractions & decimals, calculations & equialences
Averages
Terms, expressions & rules of algebra
Expanding & simplifying expressions
Formula & equations
Assessment 1. Test on chapters 1, 2 & 3. 2. Test on chapters 4, 5 & 6.
Topics Geometry & Measures 2 Statistics 2 Number 3 Algebra 3 Geometry & Measures 3 Number 4
Learning outcomes
Lines & calculating angles
Coordinates
Using a tally chart, grouped frequencies & data collection
Rounding
The four operations, BODMAS & efficient calculations
Long multiplication & long division
Square, triangle numbers & square roots
Measuring & drawing angles & constructions
Percentages
Calculating ratio & proportion
Assessment 1. Test on chapters 7, 8 & 9. 2. Test on chapters 10, 11 & 12.
Topics Algebra 4 Geometry & Measures 4 Statistics 3 Number 5 Algebra 5 Geometry & Measures 5
Learning outcomes
Solving problems with algebra
Line & rotational symmetry, reflections, rotations, translations & enlargements
Pie charts & comparing data
Using decimals & using a calculator
Fractions & percentages of quantities
Solving equations & using formulae
Graphs from the real world
Polygons & tessellations
Constructing 3D shapes
Assessment 1. Test on chapters 13, 14 & 15. 2. Test on chapters 16, 17 & 18.
Ways you can help your child 1. Ensure homework is completed and help your child revise for tests. 2. Review the AFL sheet from each test and go over any topics that they have struggled with. 3. Encourage your child to use myimaths.
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Science
Term
1
Topics Working in a Laboratory Cells, tissues and organs Acids and Alkalis Energy Transfers
Learning outcomes
Use various pieces of equipment to investigate ideas
Explain why it is important to work safely in science and how to manage hazards such as fire
Describe how organs are made of tissues, and how tissues are composed of cells
Explain how and why some cells are alike, and others are not
Explain what acids and alkalis are, and be able to use the pH
scale to indicate their strength
Understand how energy can be transferred from one place to
another
Explain the uses of fuels and why it is important to conserve
them
Assessment 1. Test on Cells, tissues and organs. 2. Tests on Acids and Alkalis and Energy Transfers.
Term
2
Topics Keeping healthy Particles and Reactions Forces and Speed
Learning outcomes
Describe the role of nutrients and of digestive and circulatory systems
Explain how the process of respiration involves cells and the transfer of energy
Use the particle model to explain some properties of solids,
liquids and gases
Measure the speed of an object and explain the effects of
friction, air resistance and streamlining
Take measurements, understand their accuracy and when it is necessary to repeat readings
Assessment 1. Test on Keeping healthy. 2. Tests on Particles and Reactions and Forces and Speed.
Term
3
Topics Classification and Food Webs
Weathering and Fossils
Learning outcomes
Understand how living things are classified according to
observable features
Understand how some living things prey on others and how
food webs indicate the flow of energy
Describe the properties of rocks
Explain some of the ways rocks are changed by physical
processes
Assessment 1. Test on Classification and Food Webs. 2. Test on Weathering and Fossils.
Ways you can help your child 1. Approximately a week before the topic assessment work with your son/daughter on the key points and
the revision resources. 2. Use the following resources:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/
https://www.samlearning.com/
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Arabic as a First Language
Term
1
Topics Unit 1: Informational texts
Qatari Modern project
Glass Unit 2 : Interpretative texts
Youth and small projects
The Movement of the Mountains
Learning outcomes
Identify the characteristics of Informational and Interpretative texts.
Write Informative and Interpretative text
The use of the dictionary
Grammar (al mabni lil maaloum ,al mabni lil majhoul, alazem wa almoutaadi - al hamza in the middle word)
Present an oral report about Informational subjects
Assessment 1. End of unit test. 2. Project: students can choose the way in which they present the project (article, PowerPoint, wall magazine or poster).
Term
2
Topics Unit 1: Descriptive texts
Poem of Gulf
A teacher Unit 2: Narrative texts
Story
Story (Snake and two brothers)
Learning outcomes
Identify the characteristics of descriptive texts and narrative texts
Write descriptive texts in an interesting manner
Grammar (al nawasekh – al joumla elismia, alfilia)
Provide a description of the images
Assessment 1. End of unit test. 2. Project: presentation of the story (animals and sickness) Ahmed Shawki (article, PowerPoint or poster).
Term
3
Topics Unit 1: Poetic texts
The will to live Unit 2: Argument Text
Life management
Learning outcomes
Identify Poetic discussion and discussion texts
Write a discussion text
Read and memorize a poem
Grammar (al afaal assahiha, allazim wa almoutaadi)
Assessment 1. End of unit test. 2. Arab poets: students can choose the way in which the project is presented (article, PowerPoint or poster).
Ways you can help your child 1. Ask you son/daughter about their homework. 2. Check your son/daughter’s planner. 3. Practice dictation, reading and hand writing.
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Arabic
Term
1
Topics 1. 1. Greeting and expressing 2. themselves
3. 2. Family members and 4. relatives
Learning outcomes
Able to express about themselves
Identify the grammar points such as masculine and feminine and demonstrative pronouns
To know how to say their family members and able to ask questions to others
Should be able to communicate with others in a basic level
Assessment 1. Test on topic 1. 2. Test on topic 2.
Term
2
Topics 1. House and its surrounding 2. At the school and its surroundings.
Learning outcomes
Able to describe the house and its surroundings
Identify the grammar points such as how to use verbs
Should be able to communicate with others
Able to talk about their school, classroom objects and identify key words and use them in sentences
Assessment 1. Test on topic 1. 2. Test on topic 2.
Term
3
Topics 1. Hobbies 2. Sports
Learning outcomes
Able to say about their favorite hobbies
To develop a conversation by giving statements about sports and asking questions
Identify the grammar points such as proposition
Should be able to confidently communicate with others
Able to talk about sports and their favorite games such as football
Assessment 1. Test on topic 1. 2. Test on topic 2.
Ways you can help your child 1. Encourage your son/daughter to do their homework on time. 2. Talk with your son/daughter about the topic he/she is studying. 3. For further help you can visit these websites:
http://www.arabicsl.com/modules.php?name=trace_letters&play=pre_matching
www.arabic4fun.com
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Bahasa (Indonesia)
Term
1
Topics 1. Events 2. Experience
Learning outcomes
Identify main ideas of news what, who, when, where, why and how
Use synonyms, antonyms and polysemy
Use time line when telling a story
Know and produce pantun: Indonesian traditional poem
Identify main features of a folklore
Identify interesting ideas in folklores
Use a dictionary
Write a diary, using expressive and imaginative words
Assessment 1. Test on topic 1. 2. Test on topic 2.
Term
2
Topics 1. Education 2. Industry and Moral
Learning outcomes
Identify literary features of a story book: theme and setting
Understand technique of characterisation: direct and indirect
Understand plot and point of view
Produce a personal letter formal and informal
Understand the structure of formal announcement
Use compound and complex sentences
Apply expressive and imaginative words in writing
Assessment 1. Test on topic 1. 2. Test on topic 2.
Term
3
Topics 1. Beauty 2. Environment
Learning outcomes
Infer ideas, opinions and viewpoints from an interview
Select information needed when talking about an idol
Understand steps in producing a poem
Produce and edit a poem
Use transitive and intransitive verbs
Assess poetry reading
Understand content, message and atmosphere
Change an interview into a narration
Use prefixes pen-, ke-, -an, ke-an and pe-an
Assessment 1. Test on topic 1. 2. Test on topic 2.
Ways you can help your child 1. Encourage your son/daughter to do their homework on time. 2. Encourage your son/daughter to study Indonesian texts.
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French
Term
1
Topics 1. Greeting and expressing themselves 2. Family members and relatives
Learning outcomes
Meeting and greeting people
The date, age and birthdays
Classroom objects
The alphabet
Classroom instructions
Family
Pets
Assessment 1. Test on topic 1. 2. Test on topic 2.
Term
2
Topics 1. House and surroundings 2. Activities at home.
Learning outcomes
Where you live
Rooms
Furniture
Telling the time
Activities in the home and domestic tasks
Alternative contexts: hobbies and interests.
Assessment 1. Test on topic 1. 2. Test on topic 2.
Term
3
Topics 1. Hobbies 2. Sports
Learning outcomes
Asking for and giving simple opinions and reasons
Using quantifiers and numbers
Further pronunciation/spelling rules
Introduction to reflexive verbs
Sports
Musical instruments
Hobbies
Writing an informal letter
Assessment 1. Test on topic 1. 2. Test on topic 2.
Ways you can help your child 1. Encourage your son/daughter to do their homework on time. 2. Talk with your son/daughter about the topic he/she is studying. 3. For further help you can visit this web sites:
http://www.lsfrench.com/beginners2.html
http://www.wildfrench.co.uk/
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Bahasa (Malaysia)
Term
1
Topics 1. My Experience in School My first day in Senior School What I remember most about my Primary School life. 2. Ambition My Ambition What is my friends’ ambition? Who is my inspiration?
Learning outcomes
To describe how you feel during your first day in senior school
To share about their experiences and the thing that they remember most regarding primary school days
Grammar focus: general noun, specific noun and verb
To learn to say what is your ambition and your friends’ ambition
To provide reason for choosing your ambition
To identify who inspired you to have this ambition
Grammar focus: Personal Pronoun, Discourse Marker and Adjectives
Assessment 1. Test on topic 1. 2. Test on topic 2.
Term
2
Topics 1. My Idol Who is My Idol? Malaysian heroes/warriors 2. Technology Using a computer for my homework Pros and cons of the internet
Learning outcomes
Describe about your idol and his/her contributions
Describing Malaysian heroes/warriors
Grammar focus: active and passive sentences, collective noun and proverb
Describe how the internet helps in studies
Identify importance of internet for students
To provide idea about pros and cons of internet to students
Grammar focus: prepositions, auxiliary verb and adverb.
Assessment 1. Test on topic 1. 2. Test on topic 2.
Term
3
Topics 1. My love of nature Beautiful places in Malaysia My best ever holiday in Malaysia A study of a visit to a zoo and museum 2. Holiday Planning What is my plan for the summer holiday? My holiday trip during school break and what I expect from this holiday.
Learning outcomes
To describe about beautiful places they know in their home country
To write about their best holiday in Malaysia
To write about a study visit
Grammar focus: adjectives, exclamatory sentences, Wh-questions and imperative sentences.
To describe about school holiday plans
To talk about planning a holiday trip
To share their holiday expectations
Assessment 1. Test on topic 1. 2. Test on topic 2.
Ways you can help your child 1. Help your child by talking and sharing information about the topics they are studying. 2. Always check that their homework is done and please help them with the new vocabulary that they
learn from each lesson.
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Urdu
Term
1
Topics 1. Introduction 2. Grammar
Learning outcomes
Urdu alphabets
Numbers 1-10
Names of 7 days, 12 months and colours in Urdu
Recognizing masculine, feminine, singular and plural
nouns
Reading practice and group conversation
Nouns and verbs
Essay writing
Punctuation
Assessment 1. Test on numbers, months and weekdays. 2. Spelling test on a passage that was read in class.
Term
2
Topics 1. Reading, writing and speaking 2. Grammar
Learning outcomes
Passage reading practice
Paragraph writing
Letter writing
Story writing
Group conversation about the festivals of Pakistan
Pronouns
Adverbs
Assessment 1. Speech contest. 2. Letter, story and paragraph writing test.
Term
3
Topics 1. Creative Writing 2. Reading, listening and speaking Grammar
Learning outcomes
Essay writing
Poetry writing
Drama
Reading practice
Group conversation about the Geography of Pakistan
Vocabulary building exercises
Nouns, verbs, pronouns and adverbs
Punctuation
Assessment 1. Essay writing test. 2. Grammar test.
Ways you can help your child 1. Encourage hand writing practice. 2. Read simple sentences with your child. 3. Ask your child to tell you what they have learnt in each lesson. 4. Ask your child to practice Urdu alphabets and numbers.
15
Physical Education
Term
1
Topics Swimming Volleyball Softball Rounders Badminton Netball Baseline fitness Testing
Learning outcomes Activities cover at least four of the following:
Outwitting opponents, as in games activities
Accurate replication of actions, as in gymnastic activities
Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions, as in dance activities
Performing at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy, as in athletic activities
Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges of an adventurous nature, as in life saving and personal survival in swimming and outdoor activities
Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and wellbeing, as in fitness and health activities
Assessment 1. On-going assessment. Including assessment by teacher, peers and by the students themselves.
Term
2
Topics Athletics Rugby Netball Badminton Football Gymnastics
Learning outcomes Activities cover at least four of the following:
Outwitting opponents, as in games activities
Accurate replication of actions, as in gymnastic activities
Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions, as in dance activities
Performing at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy, as in athletic activities
Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges of an adventurous nature, as in life saving and personal survival in swimming and outdoor activities
Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and wellbeing, as in fitness and health activities
Assessment 1. On-going assessment. Including assessment by teacher, peers and by the students themselves.
Term
3
Topics Basketball Personal Survival Sport Education Sport Education involves the students forming teams and taking part various competitive activities. Within the teams each student will take on a role responsibility for the duration of the unit. These roles include: coach, manager, scorer and umpire/referee.
Learning outcomes Activities cover at least four of the following:
Outwitting opponents, as in games activities
Accurate replication of actions, as in gymnastic activities
Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions, as in dance activities
Performing at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy, as in athletic activities
Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges of an adventurous nature, as in life saving and personal survival in swimming and outdoor activities
Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and wellbeing, as in fitness and health activities
Assessment 1. On-going assessment. Including assessment by teacher, peers and by the students themselves.
Ways you can help your child The PE curriculum is arranged to coincide with the QUESS competition calendar. Therefore, if your child would like to improve an area of weakness, then they should be encouraged to take part in one of the many sport related ECA’s that the PE department offer each week.
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Art and Design
Term
1
Topics Objects, angles, viewpoints: Food
Learning outcomes
Observation recording skills
Representational skills
Beginning to understand the use of the formal elements
Observation, not memory
Comparative scale and measurements
Composition, tone, line quality, ellipses, creating texture, use of light to create form and shadows
Colour theory including harmonious and complementary pairs
Assessment 1. A drawing test. 2. Painting and response.
Term
2
Topics Pattern: Organic and man-made
Learning outcomes
Studies of organic forms
Revisiting use of paint
Embedding colour theory
Photography skills
Developing repeat patterns
Use of lino printing
Assessment 1. Analysis of an artist. 2. Printmaking and response.
Term
3
Topics Vessels
Learning outcomes
Construction techniques - clay
Learning about the structure/limitations of clay
Contextual studies/research
Pinch/slab and coil construction
Surface/texture experimentation and research
Response to craft and cultures
Vessels for purpose
Assessment 1. Clay construction. 2. Response and analysis of an artist’s work.
Ways you can help your child 1. Encourage him/her to draw and paint. 2. Take him/her to art exhibitions in Katara which are becoming more frequent.
17
Design and Technology
Term
1
Topics Design Process Generate and Communicate Design Ideas Iconic designers
Learning outcomes
Understand the key stages in the design process
Collecting and using sources of information
Taking account of user views
Communicating ideas using sketches, notes and models
Understand how culture and society are reflected in familiar products
Aesthetics and economics
Work from a given design brief
Consider the work of iconic designers and understand the influence an iconic designer has had on society
Work safely in a practical area
Evaluate the product they have made
Assessment 1. Test on Design Process knowledge and the application of it to solving a design problem. 2. On-going assessment of the application of design process to a practical design problem.
Term
2
Topics Manufacturing
Learning outcomes
Use tools and processes with accuracy
Apply knowledge and understanding of materials, ingredients and components to making activities
Pay attention to quality of finish and function
Check work as it develops and solve problems by modifying the approach
Work safely in a practical area
Work from a given design brief
Assessment 1. Test on tools, materials, safety and processes. 2. Assessment of manufactured product produced to solve a practical design problem.
Term
3
Topics Planning Evaluating
Learning outcomes
Produce a plan showing the tools, materials and processes required
Work safely in a practical area
Work from a given design brief
Work from plans and modify when appropriate
Talk about good and bad points of design
Identify what could be improved
Test and evaluate products
Understand situations in which products will function
Review their own performance
Assessment 1. Final exam on planning, evaluating and topics from terms one and two. 2. On-going assessment of planning and evaluation through the design process.
Ways you can help your child 1. Ensure that their weekly homework is completed (and printed if applicable) well before the class the
following week. 2. Ensure they have their ingredients for cooking if they are doing the Food Technology module.
Please note: in this subject students rotate around different material areas, one per term.
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Geography
Term
1
Topics What is Geography? Map Skills
Learning outcomes
Understand the main aspects of physical, human and environmental geography
Be able to use a compass rose, map symbols, grid references, scale and height on maps
Be able to use atlases and understand thematic, satellite, GIS (geographical information systems) and ordnance survey maps
Assessment 1. Test on understanding and use of basic map skills. 2. Test on knowledge and understanding of atlases and different types of maps.
Term
2
Topics Factors Affecting Climate Ecosystems
Learning outcomes
Understand climate graphs and the influence of physical factors (latitude, altitude and oceans) on climates
Identify the climatic differences from two or three varied locations
Identify the main features: vegetation, animal life and landforms, of a desert ecosystem
Understand the origins and effects of these main features of desert ecosystems
Assessment 1. Interpretation and analysis of climate graphs and climatic variations. 2. Test on knowledge and understanding of desert ecosystems.
Term
3
Topics Tourism Economic Activities
Learning outcomes
Understand the importance, effects, causes, types and results of global tourism and its growth
Know the differences and impacts of mass and sustainable tourism
Understand what a systems approach to industry is
Know the factors affecting location (markets, raw materials and communications) and types of industry
Assessment 1. Interpretation and analysis of different types of tourism. 2. Test on knowledge and understanding of the factors affecting industry.
Ways you can help your child 1. Check on homework, and test various skills applications with your child. 2. Encourage your child to watch appropriate geographical programmes on television. 3. Discuss all ‘real life’ applications of these topics with your child. 4. Develop your child’s sense of place by asking them to identifying, on a map, where they have visited.
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History
Term
1
Topics Sources: primary and secondary Chronology The ‘Middle Ages’ in Europe: (c1000 to 1500)
Learning outcomes
Understand the value and types of sources used by historians.
Understand different dating systems used in the world
Know the main words used to describe periods of time
Understand the main causes, events and outcomes of the Norman invasion of England
Identify the main features and results of the feudal system in England
Understand the causes, effects and consequences of the ‘Black Death’ in Europe
Assessment 1. Test on sources and chronology: types, vocabulary, interpretation, analysis. 2. Test on knowledge and understanding of the main causes, events and results.
Term
2
Topics The ‘Middle Ages’ in the Americas The ‘Middle Ages’ in Asia
Learning outcomes
Know the main features of Aztec and Inca Societies in Central and South America
Understand the causes and consequences of the Spanish invasion of the Aztecs
Know the main features of Native American societies in North America, especially the ‘Plains Indians’
Understand the causes and consequences of the growth of the Mongol Empire
Identify the main achievements of the Ming Dynasty in China
Know the main features of Japanese societies in the Middle Ages: Shoguns and Samurais
Assessment 1. Comprehension and analysis of primary and secondary sources on the Aztecs. 2. Test on knowledge and understanding of American and Asian societies in the Middle Ages.
Term
3
Topics The ‘Middle Ages’ in Africa The ‘Middle Ages’ in the Middle East
Learning outcomes
Identify the main aspects of African empires in the Middle ages (Mali, Ghana, Songhai, Zimbabwe)
Understand the impact of these empires on trade and society
Know the key features of the main crusades into the Middle East from Europe
Understand the causes and consequences of the crusades for the Middle East and Europe
Assessment 1. Comprehension and analysis of primary and secondary sources on the Aztecs. 2. Test on knowledge and understanding of African and Middle Eastern societies in the Middle Ages.
Ways you can help your child 1. Check that they take the necessary books and equipment for history lessons to school. 2. Do homework activities with them. Discuss any questions raised from these. 3. Watch news and documentary tv channels, and discuss relevant issues raised with them.
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ICT/Computing
Term
1
Topics Sequencing, Iteration & Selection Logical operators Project Planning
Learning outcomes
Learn basic programming concepts using the 'Scratch' software
Use blocks to sequence instructions
Use flowcharts to select and create instructions to control a mimic
Create a Pong and bouncing ball game
Create a ball drop game
Create a project plan
Update a project plan
Evaluate a project
Complete a project diary by annotating the scripts that have been used for programs
Assessment 1. Student understanding of basic programming instructions (annotation of scripts in the project diary). 2. The completed project (Project plan, the game and the evaluation).
Term
2
Topics Spreadsheet basics Adding variables to data models and using goal seek Interpreting data from charts and graphs Creating a data model
Learning outcomes
Students explain the key features/tools of a spreadsheet
Change variables in a data model and use goal seek to determine outcomes
Combine formulae and variables to create a mobile phone tariff data model
Use a bar chart to answer questions and compare data
Use absolute cell referencing to create a mobile phone tariff data model
Add functions to create a mobile phone tariff data model
Create a report on the effectiveness of the mobile phone data model
Assessment 1. Student understanding of the concepts of data models such as variables, goals seek and formulae. 2. The mobile phone data model.
Term
3
Topics Understanding the safe use of the internet Cyber bullying, spyware and viruses Storyboarding Create awareness of eSafety
Learning outcomes
Students discuss and highlights issues they have faced whilst using internet technology
Students analyse scenarios and identify the risks and threats of the internet
Plan and script an eSafety video with content of their choice
Assessment 1. Student knowledge and understanding of eSafety concepts (annotation of work). 2. The completed eSafety video.
Ways you can help your child A large part of your child’s assessment is based around them being able to annotate and explain their understanding of concepts. Therefore, you could assist your child with the literacy aspect of annotation and perhaps go over key terminology that they have covered in class.
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Performing Arts
Term
1
Topics Music: Instruments of The Orchestra Drama: Celebration
Learning outcomes
Develop pupils’ understanding about orchestral instruments and families/sections of orchestral instruments
Learn about the construction, sound production and timbres of different orchestral instruments
Physical theatre:
Freeze frames & tableau
Audience awareness
Voice & changes of tone
Learn short script
Thought Tracking
Hot seating
Characterisation
Assessment 1. Drama: Creation of Tableau Music: Written assessment 2. Drama: ‘Birthday Party’ script Music: Assessment in response to recording
Term
2
Topics Music: Form and Structure Drama: Shakespeare Festival
Learning outcomes
Understanding the importance of form and structure in music
To recognise various musical structures and be able to describe these using
To develop the ability to read, perform and record ideas using staff notation, focusing on pitch names in the treble clef
Pupils will develop their melody writing skills Learning Outcomes are the same as term one Plus: To perform in front of an audience
Assessment 1. Drama: Interpreting & reenacting a scene. Music: Composition 2. Drama: Performing selected scene (ensemble) Music: Composition and performance
Term
3
Topics Music: Recycled Rhythms Drama: Bullying
Learning outcomes
Learn about the importance of ostinato, rhythm and form and structure in a music for “junk” percussion
Explore how “junk” objects can be used to create a number of different timbres
Learn about rhythmic and melodic ostinato patterns Same as terms one and two. Note: Assessments will be based on students’ ability to:
Create
Perform
Evaluate
Assessment 1. Drama: Reenactment of poem (group) Music: Composition 2. Drama: Hot seating in role (individual) Music: Composition and performance
Ways you can help your child: 1. Help with learning of lines for drama. 2. Help with learning of the Instruments of the orchestra. 3. Show an interest in and discuss performances in both music and drama.
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Islamic Studies in English
Term
1
Topics Attributes of Allah Surat an-naba Prophet Yousuf(1) Introduction to life after Hijra Zaynab (the Daughter of Muhammed
Learning outcomes
How many attributes does Allah have?
To recite the Sura
To memorize the Sura
Prophet Yusuf wonderful dreams
To know Zainab and the role she played in Islam
Assessment 1. Memorizing the sura. 2. End of unit test.
Term
2
Topics Surat al- Infitaar Keeping Promises Friday Prayer Salaatul Jumua’ah. Prophet Muhammed(1) Hadith (Actions are by Intentions)
Learning outcomes
To read the Ayah correctly
To explain the key word in the Ayah
To read the translation of the meaning of the Ayah
Important to be truthful and to keep promises
To know that the Friday prayer is an obligation upon men
To know details of the prophet Muhammed’s life
To memorize the Hadeeth
Assessment 1. Presentation on promises. 2. End of unit test.
Term
3
Topics Aaishah bint Abu Bakr AL Siddeeq. Surat Al-tariq Patience (Sabr) Al-Qasr. The Two Eed Prayers. Islam and the World of Science
Learning outcomes
To know the family of Aaishah
To know how her family had been tortured
To memorize the Sura
Definition of Sabr
Shortening the Prayers
To know the main Islamic Festivals
To know the time of the Eed prayers
To know that Quran and Hadith contain statements about the merits of knowledge
Assessment 1. End of unit test 1. 2. End of unit test 2.
Ways you can help your child; 1. Check your child’s planner. 3. Some useful websites:
www.searchtruth.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTgkh0r6gt8
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Islamic Studies
Term
1
Topics
(سورة الفرقان ) تالوة
أحكام الميم الساكنة ) تجويد (
سورة المعارج )حفظ (
صفات المؤمنين ) التفسير (
حفظ ( –فضل صالة الجماعة ) حديث
التّوحيد ) عقيدة (
المسح على الخفّين ) فقه (
الغسل ) فقه (
أبو البشر آدم عليه السالم ) سيرة (
غزوة األحزاب ) سيرة (
Learning outcomes
:بعد شرح الوحدة يتعرف الطالب يبيّن أحكام الميم الساكنة .
يتلو سورة الفرقان تالوة سليمة خالية من األخطاء
يسّمع سورة المعارج تسميعا متقنا
يفّسر اآليات من سورة المؤمنين تفسيرا صحيحا .
يحفظ حديث فضل صالة الجماعة ..
يبيّن أقسام التوحيد وأهميته .
يتعّرف مقاصد الشريعة في الطهارة وأحكامها
السالم وابنيه .يتعّرف قصة النبي آدم عليه
.يستعرض غزوة األحزاب .
Assessment
1. الوحدة اختبار مشروع :قصص االنبياء , شجرة األنبياء , معجزات األنبياء , قصة آدم عليه السالم , غزوة األحزاب .2
بوينت وللطالب حرية اختيار يتم تقديم المشروعات في صورة أبحاث بخط يد الطالب أو بوسترات أو لوحات أو مجسمات أو عروض بور
الوسيلة المحببة له
Term
2
Topics تالوة القرآن الكريم ) اآلداب واألخالق (
سورة نوح ) حفظ (
تفسير ( –من دالئل قدرة هللا ورحمته ) قرآن
حقيقة الموت وأحوال الناس ) عقيدة (
صالة العيدين ) فقه (
غزوة مؤتة ) سيرة (
حفظ ( –فضل صلة الرحم ) حديث
Learning outcomes بعد دراسة الوحدة يستطيع الطالب أن
:
يبيّن اآلداب التي ينبغي مراعاتها في التعامل مع المصحف الشريف
يسّمع سورة نوح تسميعا متقنا .
يفّسر اآليات من سورة المؤمنون .
ر .يتعّرف حقيقة الموت وأحوال الناس عند االحتضا
يتعّرف أحكام صالة العيدين .
يبيّن فضل صلة الرحم .
Assessment
اختبار الوحدة .1 مشروع : قصة نوح والطوفان ,.2
يتم تقديم المشروعات في صورة أبحاث بخط يد الطالب أو بوسترات أو لوحات أو مجسمات أو عروض بوربوينت وللطالب حرية اختيار
الوسيلة المحببة له
Term
3
Topics سورة نوح ) حفظ (
حفظ ( –النهي عن الغضب ) حديث
القرآن الكريم ) عقيدة (
صلح الحديبية ) سيرة (
(الشجاعة ) آداب وأخالق (
Learning outcomes بعد دراسة الوحدة يستطيع الطالب أن :
يحفظ سورة نوح .
يحفظ حديث النهي عن الغضب .
الحديبية .يحلل مضمون صلح
.. يتعّرف حقيقة الشجاعة
Assessment 1. الوحدة اختبار مشروع :الكتب السماوية , أحاديث خلق المسلم .2
يتم تقديم المشروعات في صورة أبحاث بخط يد الطالب أو بوسترات أو لوحات أو مجسمات أو عروض بوربوينت وللطالب حرية اختيار
الوسيلة المحببة له
Ways you can help your child المصحف الجامع . -عروض تقديمية للموضوعات التعليمية –باستخدام الوسائل التالية : المصحف المعلم
https://www.mosshaf.com/ar/main رابط المصحف الجامع : http://hadith.al-islam.com/Loader.aspx?pageid=261 موسوعة الحديث الشريف :
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PSE
Term
1
Topics Personal wellbeing: Understanding yourself and handling relationships Personal wellbeing: Keeping healthy
Learning outcomes
To develop student self-knowledge and their ability to manage their emotions and how to handle relationships
To learn the importance of getting along together
To complement the work on healthy living that students are doing elsewhere in the curriculum. Students will learn the main elements of a healthy lifestyle, and the lifestyle choices that can have a negative effect on health
Assessment 1. There are no formal assessments for this course but student progress is regularly reviewed.
Term
2
Topics Economic wellbeing and financial capability
Learning outcomes
To help students manage their money effectively, to learn about the world of work and to practise the skills involved in being enterprising
Assessment 1. There are no formal assessments for this course but student progress is regularly reviewed.
Term
3
Topics Developing as a citizen
Learning outcomes
To develop knowledge and understanding of the world around you, and to develop the skills that you will require as an active citizen
To understand the meaning of Citizenship
To appreciate the role of citizenship within schools, the importance of rules, respect and community
Assessment 1. There are no formal assessments for this course but student progress is regularly reviewed.
Ways you can help your child 1. Look at documentaries and other media sources to provide a focus for discussions on our place and
responsibilities in society.
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Qatar History
Term
1
Topics Unit one: Ancient History (Qatar and Arabian Gulf ) 1. Qatar in Ancient Ages
1- 2. Ancient Civilization in the 2- Arabian Gulf
Learning outcomes By the end of the unit students will be able to:
Arrange events, figures and changes in the correct chronological order
Explain the main events, situation, and changing of specific ages, or their extension and the links between them
Define changes that occurred through times as the social, cultural, religious, economic, political and ethnic diversity of those historic ages
Assessment 1. Write a historical essay about the battle of Al-Wajbah and its role in the modern history of Qatar. 2. End of unit one test.
Term
2
Topics Unit Two: Arabian Gulf in the Islamic Ages 1. Spread of Islam in the Arabian Gulf 2. Role of the Arabian Gulf and Qatari Citizens in spreading Islam
Learning outcomes By the end of the unit students will be able to:
To explain how Islam did spread in Qatar
To know the role of Qatari and Arabian Gulf people in spreading Islam through Islamic conquests
Uses dates and terms related to the elapse of time
Assessment 1. Write a research report about the messages that prophet Muhammad sent to kings. 2. End of unit two test.
Term
3
Topics Unit Three: Arab Islamic Culture 1. The concept of culture, its resources and the factors affecting Arab - Islamic culture formation. 2. Role of Qatar in maintaining the Arab Islamic Culture.
Learning outcomes By the end of the unit students will be able to:
Demonstrate respect according to the needs of human beings
Gets acquainted with the recent events in local and regional context
Understand the factors affecting the formation of Arab Culture
Assessment 1. Design a wall chart entitled Qatar’s Museums. Review the Qatari museum to highlight the main features, the most important collections and role in preserving heritage. 2. Final test.
Ways you can help your child 1. Encourage your son to do the subject homework.
2. Some useful websites:
www.mofa.gov.qa/details.cfm?id=119
http://www.qatarvoluntary.org/ar/display.php?page=article&id=3
http://www.mia.org.qa/ar/
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