Curriculum

Term 1: Exploring Maps and Ancient Civilizations

• Introduction to maps: understanding map symbols and how to locate places.
• Study of physical maps, focusing on Pakistan and the Middle East.
• Exploration of water bodies: oceans, lakes, and rivers.
• Delving into the history of ancient civilizations: Egypt, Greece, and the Indus Valley.
• Uncovering myths and legends from around the world, including Greek and Roman mythology.
• End-of-term review, highlighting accomplished learning objectives and their relevance.

Term 2: Weather, Natural Disasters, and Early Islamic Civilization

• Introduction to weather patterns, seasons, and weather reporting.
• Understanding natural disasters such as volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, and typhoons.
• Exploring the early Islamic civilization, including the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Islamic art.
• Literary exploration with stories like “Stuart Little” and “Charlotte’s Web” by E. B. White.
• End-of-term review and assessments.

Term 3: Terrains, Languages, History, and Culture

• Introduction to various terrains, including mountains and deserts.
• Exploration of languages around the world and the experience of moving to a new country.
• Understanding the purpose of passports and designing one as an activity.
• Study of the history and geography of Pakistan/Middle East, focusing on prominent events and leaders.
• End-of-term review, emphasizing the practical benefits of learning.

Term 4: Population Migration, Economics, and Global Perspectives

• Understanding the purpose of population migration and its impact.
• Exploration of supermarkets, export/import, and the COVID-19 crisis.
• Recognition of community helpers and their role in society.
• Brief overview of the history and geography of Europe.
• Literary exploration with stories like “Helen Keller: Courage in the Dark” by Johanna Hurwitz.
• End-of-term review and assessments, reflecting on the holistic learning journey.

Join us as we embark on a fascinating exploration of liberal arts, where students will gain a deeper understanding of the world’s cultures, history, geography, and literature.