UAE Social Studies | Historical Overview of the UAE | 1 of 28

UAE Social Studies | Part 1 | 14 LESSONS

The first 14 lessons (only) from a a series of 27 lessons on UAE Social Studies (History). Each lesson contained keywords and a wide range of activities, with a focus on developing skills that students can use in their regular lessons too. A key focus is obviously on Historical skills, but also Geographic, Business as well as general skills of research, debate and presentation. Several lessons have been inspired by lectures given at the NYU Abu Dhabi by experts in their fields. The lessons begin with the formation of the Arabian landmass and end with the Arabs on Mars! Fairly comprehensive history. All lessons have been made with cultural sensitivities in mind. The lessons in both Parts 1 and 2 are: 1. Historical Overview of the UAE 2. Jebel Faya 3. The Magan People 4. Bronze Age Trade 5. Wadi Suq and Umm Al Na 6. The Iron Age 7. Pre-Islamic Arabia 8. The Prophet Muhammad and the arrival of Islam 9. Battle of Dibba 632CE 10. Mecca and Medina 11. Khalid ibn al-Walid 12. The Portuguese and the Persian Gulf 13. The Islamic Era & Hormuz 14. Bedouin Traditions 15. Pirate Coast & Trucial States 16. The Pearl Trade 17. Diary of a Dhow Driver 18. Qasr Al Hosn 19. Emirati Homes and Architecture 20. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan 21. Founding of the UAE 1971 22. Famous Emiratis 23. Famous Ex-Pats 24. UAE The Global Crossroads 25. The Dubai Miracle 26. Sovereign Wealth Funds 27. UAE Space Program Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.