Social Studies

Social Studies is taught at BSK from Years 5 to 8, following the programmes of study designed and required by the Ministry of Education. The specified core resources have been enhanced using ICT.

Future generations must value the geographical, historical and cultural environment that they have inherited. We must also equip students with the skills and confidence to participate fully in technological age.

The Social Studies courses allow students to recognise and evaluate a wide range of human achievement and aspirations within the Arab world. A study of social studies promotes understanding of social, economic, political, scientific and technological issues, as well as the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations. Students learn to appreciate a variety of aesthetic, creative and imaginative forms and learn to express themselves through a variety of media: discussion, writing, information technology, pictures and diagrams.

COURSE OVERVIEWS

YEAR 6: KUWAIT AND THE GCC COUNTRIES

Terms 1 and 2: Physical features and natural history; location of the Arabian Peninsula in comparison to the rest of the world.
Terms 3 and 4: People of the Arab Gulf states.
Term 5: The economic and social development of the GCC countries, past and present.

YEAR 7: KUWAIT AND THE ARAB WORLD

Term 1: The Arab world: location, landforms, waterways, climate and vegetation.
Terms 2 and 3: Mesopotamia and ancient civilisations.
Term 3: Natural resources.
Term 4: Social development and other challenges facing the Arab world.
Term 5: Kuwait's place in the Arab world

YEAR 8: KUWAIT AND THE ISLAMIC WORLD

Terms 1 and 2: Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) in Mecca and Medina.
Terms 3 and 4: The spread of Islam.
Term 5: Resources of the Muslim world; Kuwait's role in the Muslim World.