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Moral, Social
and Cultural Studies

Student Book
Grade 4

Term 3

First Edition
1442- 1443 A.H. /2021 - 2022
Table of Contents
Unit 1: Community organizations
Lesson 1 Government Services � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4

Lesson 2 Courts and Councils� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14

Lesson 3 Social Responsibilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 24

Lesson 4 Safety and Security � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 34

Lesson 5 Healthcare� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 44

Lesson 6 Social Organizations � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 56

Lesson 7 Infrastructure� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 64

Lesson 8 Citizenship � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 74
Domain Social

Unit 1
Community
organizations
Lesson 1 Government Services

Lesson 2 Courts and Councils

Lesson 3 Social Responsibilities

Lesson 4 Safety and Security

Lesson 5 Healthcare

Lesson 6 Social Organizations

Lesson 7 Infrastructure

Lesson 8 Citizenship

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In this unit, you will learn about government institutions
and services in a community. You will learn what it means
to be a good citizen and you will apply some of your
citizenship skills. At the end of the unit, you will research
about an institution or an organization in your community
and present it to your classmates.

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Unit 1 Community Organisations

Lesson 1

Government
Services

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, students will
• Explain what governments do.
• List services provided by governments.
• Explain how governments make money.
• Explain how the money from taxes and fees is
spent.

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Vocabulary

government tax

fee government services

Warm up: Discuss


Have you recently visited a park or a playground? Did you pay to get in? Who makes
sure these places are safe and clean?

Some public parks, playgrounds, and beaches are open to everyone and free of charge.
To go into others you must pay a fee. The park officials ensure that the trash is
removed and that all the equipment is working and safe. Public beaches that allow
swimming have lifeguards who make sure people swim safely.

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The Roles of Government


Governments provide services to people in the community. Governments build
2 communities and protect people. Governments make laws and rules, and they
ensure that people obey them. Governments collect taxes and spend the money
where it is needed.

Community Services
The government of the UAE
ensures that the community
is well developed. It builds
infrastructure, such as roads,
transportation systems,
communication systems, and so
on. The government promotes
health care and provides
hospitals and clinics. Education
is very important to the UAE
government so it sets standards
for schools in the country.
Federal and local governments
provide or subsidize schools,
museums, parks, and other Louvre, Abu Dhabi
public institutions or services.

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How Does the Government Make Money?
Governments often charge for their services. For example, every community pays
taxes. In some countries, people pay tax on their income, property, goods and
services. In the UAE, VAT (Value Added Tax) of %5 was introduced in 2018.
Governments may charge fees for goods or services. People in the UAE pay fees for
electricity, water, sewage, public transportation, and so on. Residents pay for visas
to live and work in the country.
Some of the money collected by taxes and fees is used to operate the government
and to provide the services.
The governments pays
government employees,
purchases equipment,
and pays for services. The
government may save
money for a special purpose
such as city planning,
urban development, or
disaster relief. A disaster
relief fund is money set
aside to help people rebuild
the community in case of
a natural or man-made Soldiers cleaning the community after floods
disaster.

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Other Services
The UAE has a well-developed transportation system. This includes the
airports and ports, bus stations, the metro, and the roads and highways.
The government ensures that all these are safe and functioning. Public
playgrounds, parks, wildlife centres, and beaches are kept clean and safe for
everyone to enjoy by the government.

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Wildlife sanctury in Ras Al Khor, Dubai

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Activity 1: Concept Check


Make a list of five ways the government spends this money. The first one
is done for you.

1. Cleaning public parks and beaches

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

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Activity 2: Government Services in My Community
Draw a picture of a government institution that provides a service and in
2-3 sentences describe its services to the citizens.

Draw your picture here:

Description of the service:

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Activity 3: Explore UAE Government Services


Visit the UAE official website provide by your teacher. Using the website,
make a list of six services the UAE government provides. Compare with a
classmate.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

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Activity 4: Make a Poster
Select one government service from activity 3 and make a poster about it.
Include the type of service and describe it in 4-5 sentences. Your teacher
can help you find the details.

Type of service:

5-4 sentences about the service

Activity 5: Government Services Scavenger Hunt


Display the posters in the classroom or school. Your teacher will create
a list of questions. Find the answers to the questions in the posters.

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Lesson 2

Courts and
Councils

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, students will
• Understand the roles of civil and criminal
courts.
• Label civil and criminal court cases.
• Describe a judge and what a judge does.
• Understand what councils are and what
they do.

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Vocabulary

civil court criminal court laws

judge council

Warm up: Brainstorm


In groups, identify rules in your class. Why do you have those rules?

Class Rules
Rule Reason for the rule

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COURTS
Courts use the country’s laws to resolve issues. There are different types of
2 courts. The civil court focuses on cases that are between people or between
a person and an organization. The criminal courts are for people who have
committed crimes.

Type of Case Example

A worker got injured at his workplace and had to


have surgery. His insurance did not pay for all the
medical expenses, so he asked his employer to pay.
Civil The employer refused to pay the expenses. The
Case employer cut the worker’s pay because he missed
a few weeks of work while recovering from surgery.
The worker thought that was not fair, so he took his
employer to court.

A group of young men broke into a home and stole


some money and jewellery. The owner of the home
Criminal heard them and called the police. Three young
Case men were arrested. They have to go to court so that
a judge can listen to the evidence and determine
whether they are guilty.

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LAWS
The government makes
laws to protect people.
People have to obey
the set of laws in their
community. The police
protect people and
enforce the laws. People
who do not obey laws
may have penalties. The
penalty depends on the
law broken. Penalties
may include paying
money, spending time in prison, or other penalties.
The government makes laws to prevent conflicts between people. If people have
conflicts, judges decide who is right and who is wrong. Judges decide if a law is
broken. Judges decide the penalty when a law is broken. They must be fair to
everyone.

COUNCILS
Some communities have councils. A council is a group of people that represent
the interests of the people who live in the community. They are part of the local
government. Their duties include meeting on a regular basis, and discussing
and making decisions related to their community. For instance, when the
community gets a budget, the council decides how the budget is spent.
Schools often have student
councils. Student councils are
representatives of students
who meet with school officials,
plan events for students, and
give feedback. The Security
Council of the United Nations
give recommendations to the
General Assembly related to
international relations issues.

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Activity 1: Concept Check


Answer the questions.

1. What are courts?

2. What are laws?

3. What are the penalties if someone breaks the law?

4. What do councils do?

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Activity 2: Provide Examples
Write a brief explanation of the vote to ostracize and what part an ostraka
played in the process.

Civil Court Criminal Court

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Activity 3: Think and Discuss


In groups, discuss the question, possible penalties, and reason for your decision.

For each situation, decide what the penalty should be


and why you think that is a fair penalty?
Situation Penalty Reason for the Penalty

On purpose, one person


pushes another person.

Someone steals Dh 10.

Someone steals a
jacket worth Dh 500.

On purpose, someone
punches another
person and breaks their
nose.

Someone accidentally
breaks a window.

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Activity 4: Act It Out
Each situation below, think of a way to resolve the problem yourself. The first one
has been done for you. Choose one situation and act it out for the class.

Situation Way to resolve the conflict

You and another student want Cut the piece of cake in half
the same piece of cake. and share.

Two people want to read the


same book.

Four people want to play with the


same ball.

One person accidentally knocks


down another person.

One student accidentally breaks


another student’s bicycle.

Make your own situation:

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Activity 5: Suggest a New Class Rule


In groups, decide on a new class rule. Decide on the penalty if someone does not
follow the rule. Decide on a reward if the person follows the rule. Present your rule
to the class.

New rule:

Reason for Penalty for not Reward for following


the new rule following the rule the rule

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Activity 6: Application - Extension
You are going to experience voting by forming a class council and voting
for a president. Your teacher will divide the class into groups.
Candidate
Each group votes for a candidate. The candidate will run for class council president.
Campaign topics
In your group, decide what are going to be your campaign topics. Your topics should
be about things in your school. The topics should be positive. Choose at least two
topics.
Think about what the needs of other students in your class might be.

Topic One: Topic Two:

Explain topic: Explain topic:

Planning
Your candidate will only have 1 minute to speak. What should your candidate say in 1
minute to persuade others in your class to vote for him or her?
Campaign and Voting
Each candidate from a group will speak for 1 minute
Voters will listen to them. After all candidates have spoken, everyone in the class
votes by writing a candidate’s name on a paper. The teacher counts the votes and
announces the winner.

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Lesson 3

Social
Responsibilities
Learning Outcomes

By the end of the lesson, students will


• Define rules, rights, responsibilities and
consequences.
• Identify the consequences they have to face
if they do not obey the rules or take care of
things they are responsible for.
• Identify and resolve conflicts.

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Vocabulary
rules rights responsibilities

consequences conflict resolution

Warm up: Brainstorm


Make a list of your classroom rules with your class. Why is it important to follow
these rules?

Why is it important to follow this


Rule
rule?

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

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RULES, RIGHTS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2 Rules are the guidelines everyone


in the community should follow.
Schools and workplaces have rules
that people must to follow. There
are consequences for not following
the rules. A consequence is
something that happens as a result
of an action.

One rule in most communities is that


garbage must be put in the bin or
dumpster. If someone puts garbage
on the ground, the neighborhood
becomes dirty. A consequence
might be that a person may receive
a fine. A fine is paying money for not
following a rule.

The government of the UAE provides


services to citizens and residents.
The leadership of the UAE make rules
to keep people safe and to organize
the society. The rules are called laws.
Citizens and residents must follow
the laws of the country. One example
is the speed limit. If drivers go to fast,
they may cause an accident. They
may also get a fine.

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We have benefits of living in a safe an organized county such as the UAE. We expect to
find food in the supermarkets. We expect to find medicine in the pharmacy. We expect
to find schools. In the UAE everything is available to citizens and residents. In return,
we follow the rules to keep everyone safe and to keep peace in the society.

CONFLICTS
Conflicts are disagreements between people. Some conflicts are easily resolved.
Other conflicts are difficult to resolve.
Conflict is normal because all people are different. As people try to satisfy their needs
and wants, they sometimes go for the same thing. It is important for people to respect
each other and work for a fair solution.

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Activity 1: Concept Check


1. 1. What are rules?

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2. What are responsibilities?

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3. What are consequences?

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4. What is a conflict?

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Activity 2: Benefit and Responsibilities
Label the statements as benefits or responsibilities of a person in community.

1. I go to school
to learn.

benefit

2. I follow the
rules at school
and home.
responsibility

3. There is a
hospital in my
neighborhood.

4. I respect my
classmates and
the teacher.

5. My parents
buy food in the
supermarket.

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Activity 3: Describe and Draw

1. What happened in the picture?

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2. What was the responsibility?

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3. What was the consequence?

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4. How could the boy avoid this in the future?

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Activity 4: Your Opinion
Suggest a way to resolve each conflict.

Conflict Resolution
There were What should Ali do?
children
playing on the
playground. Ali
brought his ball
and tried to join
them. Ahmed
took Ali’s ball
and ran off to
play with his
friends leaving Ali
standing alone.
Ali was upset.

At the store, Lina What should Lina do?


picked out a
new toy. When
she reached the
checkout, Lina
wanted candy
as well. Lina’s
mother told her
that she cannot
have both. Lina
was not happy.

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Activity 5: Class Discussion


Discuss the behaviour of the people in the conflicts. Where they being
fair? Were they causing a conflict? How can conflicts be resolved?

Person Behaviour Conflict How can the conflict be resolved?

Ali

Ahmed

Lina

Lina’s
mom

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Activity 6: Rules and Consequences
Work in groups of four. Write down 5 rules that everyone has to obey.
These can be at home, in school, or in the community. Add consequences
of not following the rules. One was done for you as an example.
Rule Consequence
1. People should not drive cars over the An accident might happen or the driver
speed limit might get a ticket

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

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Lesson 4

Safety and
Security

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, students will
• Identify the duties of the military.
• Explain why it is important to have airport
security.
• Define cyber security and cyberbullying.
• Explain why we need cyber security.

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Vocabulary
military immigration officer

cyber security cyberbullying

Warm up: Brainstorm


When a passenger travels by plane, there are several steps to take before boarding.

Underline the steps taken for safety and security reasons.

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.2

.3

.4

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MILITARY
The military serves to protect the country from its enemies. There are different
branches in the military: the navy, the air force, the army, and so on. Each
branch is responsible for protecting the county in a different way. The navy
protects from the sea, while the air force protects from the air.
Sometimes the military is called to help during a natural disaster. Military
personnel could build shelters or distribute food and medicine. When people
find themselves in a dangerous situation abroad, the military of their country
may evacuate them.

AIRPORT SECURITY, BORDER CONTROL,


AND IMMIGRATION
Airport security is very important. Many people travel by plane to visit
different communities and countries. Most people travel for business, study or
vacation. Sometimes people smuggle goods that are forbidden in the county
they are going to visit. Other times, people try to enter a country without
having proper documents, such as a visa. Airport security, border patrol, and
immigration officers are the ones who ensure that operations at the airport
run smoothly. They are the ones who check the travellers’ documents and
luggage to ensure the overall safety at the airport.

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CYBER SECURITY
Computers and the
internet have made life
more convenient. People
have access to a wealth
of information and can
complete transactions using
smart devices. With these
benefits come some.
The word cyber means
computer, so cyber security
refers to computers security.
Not all online information is
accurate. It is important to
check the sources (where the
information comes from).

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The source has to be


reliable or trustworthy.
Talking to strangers can
be dangerous in person
and online. Sharing
personal information and
pictures with strangers is
not a good idea. Online
strangers may pretend
to be your peers and ask
you to share details with them. They could use your data to create fake
identities which could cause you to get in trouble later. You should always
create strong passwords and keep them secret. Sharing your password
with friends is not a good
idea. It is important to stay
safe.
Hackers are people who
are able to illegally access
other people’s account
details. In the case of
banking information, they
may use other people’s
money to pay their own
bills. Hackers sometimes
use viruses and spyware
to cause damage to other
people’s computers. They
may hack into a computer
to destroy or steal data.
This is why people should
never open attachments
in emails sent to them
by people they do not
recognize.

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CYBERBULLYING
Cyberbullying is bullying online. Young people are spending a lot of time in online
on social media.
How do we recognize cyberbullying? Some of the actions that are considered
cyberbullying are:

˒ creating a fake social media account to mock another


person or post bad things pretending to be another
person
˒ being rude to people in a chatroom or in an online game
˒ blocking people for no reason
˒ hacking into people’s accounts
˒ threatening others through email or messages

Sometimes, young people are bullied and their parents do not know about it. It
is hard to protect yourself from it, but if it happens, you need to speak to your
parents. They will help you deal with the situation.

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Activity 1: Concept Check


Answer the questions
.1 Give two examples of what the military does, other than protect the country
from its enemies.

.2 Give two reasons why it is good to have airport security.

.3 What is cyber security?

.4 What is cyberbullying?

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Activity 2: Creating Strong Passwords
Describe the picture below. Why are the crossed out passwords not a good idea?
Create your own strong password.

Common Password Mistakes

Your answer:

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Activity 3: How to Avoid Cyberbullying


Netiquette is a set of rules on how to behave online. Can you think of some
behaviours that are acceptable? One is done for you.
1. Think before you click “send.”

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Activity 4: Cyber Security Tips
Create a list highlighting at least three areas that are important to know about
cyber security. Give tips on what to do in such situations to protect oneself.
Area Tips

Activity 5: Share Your Ideas


In groups of four, share your Activity 4 ideas. Identify five items to use
to make a poster. Create a poster and share it with the rest of class.

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Lesson 5

Healthcare

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, students will
• List different healthcare workers and
explain what each does.
• Explain how to call an ambulance in the
uae.
• Illustrate the steps from calling the
ambulance to receiving care at the hospital.

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Vocabulary
healthcare services specialist

pharmacist dispatcher

Warm up: Brainstorm


Healthcare workers are people who work at a hospital or a clinic. They provide health
care services and medical treatment. List some healthcare workers that have helped
you and your family.

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WHAT ARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES?

2 Healthcare
workers advise
and treat people
in hospitals and
clinics. Preventive
care attempts to
prevent or stop
an illness or injury
from occurring.

HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Medical doctors work in hospitals and clinics to diagnose and treat
patients. When a patient has a life-threatening illnesses, the patient may
be referred to a specialist. For example, a cardiologist (a doctor who
specialises in heart illnesses) may be consulted if a patient complains about
heart problems. At the hospital, a surgeon may need to perform a surgery.
Nurses assist doctors in providing care for the patients. Some nurses see
patients before the patients see the doctor. They measure the temperature
and blood pressure and take the patient’s weight and height. Some nurses
prepare patients for surgery, while other nurses take care of the patients
after the surgery.
Most hospitals have pharmacies where patients get medicine. Pharmacists
fill prescriptions by preparing and distributing medicines prescribed by
doctors. They explain how to take the medicine to the patients.
Other healthcare workers may include dentists, physical therapists, and
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help people who have broken bones or muscle problems. Nutritionists advise
patents about food intake and how food affects their health.

CALLING AN AMBULANCE
In case of an emergency, a person may need to call an ambulance. The number to
dial in the UAE is 998. When you call an ambulance, the dispatcher picks up and
asks for details. The dispatcher sends a crew of paramedics to your house. While
you wait, the dispatcher may speak to you and calm you down. If necessary, the
dispatcher may instruct you how to help the person in need.
The paramedics may
use the siren and the
flashing lights to get
through traffic. They
provide immediate
help and transport the
patient to the hospital.
At the hospital, the
patient is checked in
and seen by the doctors.
Once the patient is
delivered to the hospital,
the paramedics prepare
themselves and the
ambulance to go to the
next call.

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Activity 1: Concept Check


Answer the questions
1. What is healthcare?

2. Name three healthcare workers.

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3. Why do we see a specialist?

4. Name two jobs the nurses do.

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Activity 1: Concept Check


5. What does a pharmacist do?

6. When does a patient go to physical therapy?

7. Which number do people dial for ambulance services in the UAE?

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Activity 2: Who Will Help You?
Read the four scenarios. Decide who will help you in each situation.
The choices are: nurse, specialist (dermatologist), physical therapist, and
pharmacist. Write your answer in the table.

Scenario Who will help you?

You just saw your doctor


and he prescribed some
medication. You need to
pick it up.

Before you see the doctor


this person will measure your
temperature.

You broke your leg. It has


healed, but you still have a
hard time walking.

You have red blotches on


your skin.

One student accidentally


breaks another student’s
bicycle.

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Activity 3: Being a Nutritionist


Read about the job of a nutritionist and complete the activity.
Nutritionists advise people on how to plan meals to suit their condition. They
review the patient’s case and educate the patient on which nutrients (proteins,
fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals) they need to be healthy. The healthy
food pyramid is one way of planning healthy meals. Take a look at the healthy food
pyramid.
Imagine that you are a nutritionist. Make a daily meal plan for your family. Pay
attention how much of each type of food should be consumed in one day.

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Activity 4: Calling an Ambulance


list the steps in the process of calling an ambulance for an
injured person. The first and the last one are done for you.

Dial 988

Activity 5: Write a “Thank you” Note


Write a “thank you” note to a healthcare worker who has helped you or a
member of your family.

Write your “thank you” note To:

From:

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arrive at the hospital

Draw a picture for the healthcare worker:

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Lesson 6

Infrastructure

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, students will
• Compare types of infrastructure.
• Categorize infrastructure.
• Define revenue.
• Explain the importance of infrastructure.
• Understand that tourist attractions help
communities make money.

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Vocabulary
infrastructure institutions revenue

Warm up: Brainstorm


Look at the bill. How much does the water supply cost? How much are the additional
charges? How much is the tax? Why do people have to pay the additional charges?

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WHAT IS INFRASTRUCTURE?

2 Communities need infrastructure to function properly. Infrastructure can


be divided into several categories: physical structures, institutions, facilities,
and services. Physical structures are the roads, airports, highways, and
ports. They include everything related to transportation.
Institutions (government structures that serve people in the country)
such as public hospitals, schools, museums, and libraries are part of the
infrastructure. Institutions provide services for education, health, cultural
experiences, and so on. Every community uses water and energy services,
sewerage (waste water), and garbage removal. Police officers, firefighters,
and military are part of the service infrastructure. Communities on the
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WHY IS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPORTANT?
Some communities are busy places. Communities that are well developed and
have easy access are more attractive to new business. New businesses mean
more income for the community. People pay taxes for the services offered by the
government. If the services are good, people will be willing to pay more to stay in
that community. When a community has more money, it can offer better services to
its citizens.
One way for the community to make more money is to become a tourist attraction.
The community has to be easily accessible by roads, railways, ports and airports, so
that more tourists can visit. If the community has a big zoo, for example, people may
travel to the community to see the animals. Tourists may stay at hotels and spend
money on food. All this is revenue (income) for the community that can be invested
into more and better infrastructure.

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Activity 1: Concept Check


List an example for each type of infrastructure.

1. Physical structure

2. Institution

3. Facility

4. Service

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Activity 2: Revenue
Read about revenue and complete the table.

Revenue is the income. Communities have different types of revenue. Name two
types and explain what the revenue can be used for.

Type of revenue Useful for

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Activity 3: What Would Happen If…


What would happen if the government stopped investing in infrastructure? What
would be the long-term consequences?

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Activity 4: Tourist Attractions


in Your Community
Communities earn money by offering tourist attractions. Make a list of tourist
attractions that earn money in community. Compare your list with other students’
lists. Suggest one more tourist attraction that can be added to make your
community even more attractive and help it make more money.

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Activity 5: Class Discussion
Using the picture, identify the types of infrastructure. Make a list and compare
your answers. Discuss what is missing.

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Lesson 7

Social
Organizations

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, students will
• Explain the purpose of social organizations
• List the types of social organizations and
give an example of each.
• Identify local social organizations and how
to contact them.
• Communicate with a social organization to
find out how they can get involved.

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Vocabulary
social organization humanitarian

charity club

Warm up: Did you know?


Read and complete the
activity.
The Red Crescent Society is
one of the many humanitarian
(concerned with the wellbeing
of humans) organizations
that help people around the
world. One of their centres
is in the UAE. People can
volunteer to work for the Red
Crescent. They can help in
their local communities or
abroad.

What are some ways the UAE Red Crescent Society has helped
people in other countries?

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CHARITIES
Charites are organizations that identify the needy and help them. Members
2 of a community with common interest organize social organizations.
People who want to help those in need join social organizations. They can
donate money or goods or perform a service. Clubs and religious groups
are social organizations.
Members of the organization have different roles, but they share a common
goal – helping others. For instance, some organizations have events to
collect money and use the money to support the orphans. Sometimes
charities organize special events to read books or to play with the children.
Charity events can be very rewarding for the volunteers.

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CLUBS
Clubs are organizations for
people who enjoy the same
activities. Some clubs focus on
sports, e.g., a swimming club,
while others focus on reading,
e.g., a book club. Clubs usually
have a membership fee.
Members enjoy special events
organized by club leaders.
For example, a book club
may invite an author to their
meeting to discuss the book.

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
Religious organizations
organize special events
for the members to spend
time together. Often, the
religious groups help those
in need. For example, during
the month of Ramadan,
mosques organize free iftars.
Anyone is welcome to come
for a meal.

BENEFITS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS


Being a member of a social organization has many benefits. People gather around
the same interest and exchange ideas. They have the opportunity to speak to other
people and learn new things. Usually, the passion for their interests grows because
they get support and encouragement from others. it can be very satisfying to help
those in need.

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Activity 1: Concept Check


Answer the questions.
1. What is a social organization?

2. What are the three types of social organizations mentioned in the reading?

3. Why do people join social organizations?

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Activity 2: Social Organization in My Community
With the help of your teacher, identify some social organizations in your
community. Select one of the organizations and answer the questions:

1. What is the name of the charity?

2. When was it established?

3. What is the charity’s main focus?

4. How can we contact them?

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Activity 3: Parts of a Letter


Review the parts of a letter.

Start with a date


28th April 2020

Greeting,
Dear Mr. … ,

Introduce yourself.
My name is …. I am a fourth grade students at the …
School. My interests are:

Tell them why you are


writing.
In class, we are working on a lesson in …. Our teacher
asked us to write to one organization and see if we can
do some volunteer work. Please let me know if there are
any events I can participate in.

Thank them.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from
you.

Closing,
Best regards,

Sign your name


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Activity 4: Write a Letter
Select one organization from Activity 2 and write a letter to the organization to
ask if you can do volunteer work.

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Activity 5: Personal Connection


Volunteering is doing something you do not have to do to help others. Think of
the times you have volunteered to help others. Give two examples, specifying
what you did and who you helped. Explain how these volunteering activities have
made you feel.

Example 1: How did it feel to volunteer?

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Example 2: How did it feel to volunteer?

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Lesson 7

Citizenship

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the lesson, students will


• Describe good citizens.
• Define tolerance.
• Understand honesty and discuss the
consequences of being dishonest.

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Vocabulary
social organization humanitarian

charity club

Warm up: Discuss


Discuss the questions with your classmates.
Do you recognize this puppet? What is his name? Why does his nose grow? Is this
type of behaviour acceptable? Why?

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WHAT IS CITIZENSHIP?
The word citizenship means is the qualities of a person that make them a
responsible member of the community. A global citizen is a person who cares
about human beings anywhere in the world, not just in his or her own country.
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BEING A GOOD CITIZEN
A good citizen is someone who…
ɮ is responsible (does what
he/she is expected to do
and is able to accept the
consequences of their actions)
ɮ respects others
ɮ cares about others
ɮ contributes to the community
ɮ follows the rules
ɮ has tolerance
ɮ protects the environment
ɮ obeys the laws

TOLERANCE
What is tolerance? Tolerance is the ability
to accept others as they are even if they are
different. Good citizens are open minded.
They learn from others and accept their
peers.
For example, Fatima lives with her mom and
dad in an apartment. Every day at 5pm, they
sit at the table and eat together, while they
talk about their day. Fatima’s family likes to eat meat and rice at every meal.
Fatima’s friend, Sarah, lives with her extended family (mom, dad, aunt, uncle,
three younger cousins, grandma, and grandpa). The family eats dinner
together late at night while sitting in a circle on the floor. Sarah’s family do not
eat meat and they do not speak during the meal.

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Sarah and Fatima are friends whose families have different rules and habits. They
know about the differences their families have and accept each other anyway. The
year 2019 was named the “Year of Tolerance” to raise awareness of the many cultures
and nationalities that leave peacefully in the UAE.

HONESTY
Honesty means telling the truth and
not doing things to deceive or cheat
others. When we are truthful, people
trust us. People who tell lies eventually
get caught. After people get caught
telling lies, other people no longer trust
them.
Why do people lie? Sometimes people lie to get out of trouble. For example, a boy
played soccer in the house and knocked over the flower pot. The pot broke. When
his parents asked what happened, he said his baby sister did it. His parents knew that
was not possible. What do you think his parents thought of him after that?

ACADEMIC HONESTY
Honesty means not cheating in
school on projects and exams. It is
important to study well so that you
can your knowledge and skills with
you to use in the future. Teachers can
often tell when a student is cheating
on a test or has had someone
else complete a project. The
consequences for cheating could be
getting an F on the test. Your parents
could be notified. In some schools,
students can get suspended or even
expelled.
The purpose of going to school is to
develop knowledge and skills. When
students cheat on exams or projects,
they are mostly cheating themselves.

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Activity 1: Concept Check


Answer the questions.
1. What is a global citizen?

2. Name three qualities that describe a good citizen.

3. What is tolerance?

4. What is honesty?

5. What is academic honesty?

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Activity 2: What Do You Think?
What does the phrase “honesty is the best policy” mean? Do you agree or
disagree? Why?

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Activity 3: Good Citizen Habits


Indicate which habits are good citizen habits.
Description Good Citizen Habits

Helping an elderly man with his


groceries

Taking a pen from the store without


paying for it

Planting a tree in the park

Cheating on a test

Volunteering for an event to raise


money for orphans

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Activity 4: Learning from Pictures


With a partner, identify the countries represented by the Global Village pavilions
in the picture. How can places like Global Village help people develop tolerance?
Discuss with your class.
Note: In Global Village there are pavilions that represent different countries.
Products from the country are sold in the pavilion and sometimes food form the
country is available for visitors to try.

Pavilion Country it is representing


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Pavilion Country it is representing

How can places like Global Village help people develop tolerance?

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Activity 5: Pair Discussion


Global Village in Dubai has a theme that is very important to the UAE.
Discuss the meaning of “Global Village” with a partner. Summarize your
discussion.

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Doctorate Degree / Applied Sciences

(3-5 years)

Master’s Degree / Applied Sciences

(2 years)

Education System in the United


Arab Emirates

Postgraduate Diploma / Applied Sciences


(1-2 Years)

Bachelor’s Degree / Applied Sciences

(3-4 years)

Diploma / Postgraduate Diploma

(2-3 years)

Joining Bridging
Work Program
Continuous Education

Home General and Applied Literacy


Vocational Qualification Schooling Academic Stream Stream

Vocational Education and


Development Centre
Doctorate Degree

UAE National Qualifications


Classifications

Framework Level 10
International
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(3-5 years)

Master’s Degree Dual Degree Master’s Degree

UAE National Qualifications


Classifications
Bachelor’s / Master’s

International

Framework Level 9
22
(2 years) (2 years)

Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Diploma


(1-2 year) (1 year)

UAE National Qualifications Framework


Classifications
International
(4-5 years)
18

Levels 7-8
Bachelor’s Degree / Applied Sciences Bachelor’s Degree
Advanced University
(3-4 years) Enrollment
(3 years)

The Ministry coordinates with national higher education institutions to admit students in various majors in line with the needs of the labour

UAE National Qualifications Framework


market and future human development plans. Higher Education institutions also determine the number of students that can be admitted
according to their capabilities, mission and goals. They also set the conditions for students’ admission to various programmes according

Classifications
International
to the stream they graduated from, the levels of their performance in the secondary stage, and their results from the Emirates Standard

Levels 5-6
Assessment Test. 18
Integration and coordination between General and Higher Education systems allow for the approval and calculation of school
study courses within university studies according to the school stream and university specialisation, which reduces the duration of
university studies.

Technical & Vocational Streams Academic Streams Cycle 3 / Secondary Stage

UAE National Qualifications Framework


Applied Specialised Technical Technical General Advanced Elite
Academies General Advanced

Classifications
International
Top 10 percent

Levels 1-4
12
Applied Technology of students in
Secondary School Program national test scores
Grades 9-12 Ages 14-18 (4 years)

Cycle 2
Classifications
International

Elite Program (Grades 5-8)


Grades 5-8 12
Top 10 percent of students in national test scores
Basic Education

Ages 10-14 (4 years)


Ages 10-14 (4 years)

Cycle 1
Classifications
International

Grades 1-4 6
Ages 6-9 (4 years)

Early Childhood
Classifications
International

Kindergarten Ages 4-6 (not compulsory) 3


Nursery/ Care Ages 0-4 (not compulsory) Theoretical
Starting Age
Hybrid education in the Emirati school

Within the strategic dimension of the


Ministry of Education’s development plans
and its endeavor to diversify education
channels and overcome all the challenges
that may prevent it, and to ensure continuity
in all circumstances, the Ministry has
implemented a hybrid education plan for all
students at all levels of education.

Pre-
Study Plan kindergarten/ Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3
kindergarten

School
learning    

e-learning
Direct - -  

Self    
Channels for obtaining a textbook:

Electronic units

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