y7 senior school

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


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


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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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


Term

2

Topics Geometry & Measures 2 Statistics 2 Number 3 Algebra 3 Geometry & Measures 3 Number 4

Learning outcomes


Coordinates


Rounding


Calculating with measurement

Square, triangle numbers & coordinates & naming graphs


Percentages

Calculating ratio & proportion

Solving problems


Term

3


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


Constructing 3D shapes



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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


Topics Geometry & Measures 2 Statistics 2 Number 3 Algebra 3 Geometry & Measures 3 Number 4

Learning outcomes


Coordinates


Rounding


Long multiplication & long division

Square, triangle numbers & square roots


Percentages

Calculating ratio & proportion



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


Constructing 3D shapes



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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/

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


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


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

http://www.arabicsl.com/modules.php?name=trace_letters&play=pre_matching

http://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


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


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


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


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.


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


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/

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


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.


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


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.

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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









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.









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.

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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



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 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

http://www.searchtruth.com/truthads/ad_click.php?id=255

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


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


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 :

https://www.mosshaf.com/ar/main

https://www.mosshaf.com/ar/main

http://hadith.al-islam.com/Loader.aspx?pageid=261

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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


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


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.

25

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


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.


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/

http://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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