UAE Grade 1 Moral Education

This course aims to instill universal values in students, enabling them to interact peacefully with people from diverse backgrounds. It emphasizes inclusive group work and student-driven learning. The curriculum covers several units throughout the academic year.

Semester 1

Unit 1: Fairness and Affection

• Everyone around me: This lesson introduces students to the concept of community and the people within their immediate environment.
• Affection and appreciation: Students learn about expressing affection and appreciation towards others.
• What is fairness?: This lesson explores the concept of fairness and its importance in interactions.
• I am sorry: Students learn about apologizing and taking responsibility for their actions.
• Fairness by sharing: This lesson teaches students about sharing and its connection to fairness.

Unit 2: My Family and I

• My family: Students learn about family structures and the roles of family members.
• The importance of expressing feelings: This lesson emphasizes the importance of expressing emotions within the family context.
• Ways of expressing feelings: Students explore different ways to express their feelings appropriately.
• I like! I dislike!: This lesson allows students to express their preferences and opinions respectfully.
• What am I good at?: Students identify their strengths and talents.

Semester 2

Unit 3: Discovering the UAE Heritage Through Storytelling

• What do we know about storytelling?: This lesson introduces the concept of storytelling and its cultural significance.
• Learning about the traditional art of storytelling: Students explore traditional storytelling methods in the UAE.
• Discovering the UAE heritage through storytelling: Students learn about UAE heritage and culture through stories.
• The storyteller: This lesson focuses on the role of the storyteller in preserving cultural heritage.
• Composing our own stories: Students create their own stories based on their understanding of UAE heritage.

Unit 4: Caring and Honesty

• Caring about ourselves: Students learn about self-care and its importance.
• Caring about others: This lesson emphasizes empathy and caring for others.
• Caring about the school environment: Students learn about respecting and caring for their school environment.
• Honesty: This lesson explores the concept of honesty and its importance in building trust.
• Exploring honesty through storytelling: Students learn about honesty through stories and narratives.

Semester 3

Unit 5: Friendship

• I love being with my friends: This lesson celebrates the joys of friendship.
• The real friend: Students learn about the qualities of a true friend.
• I make new friends: This lesson encourages students to make new friends and expand their social circle.
• A friendship without troubles! Is it possible?: Students explore the challenges and complexities of friendships.
• Respecting others: This lesson emphasizes the importance of respecting others' opinions and feelings.

Unit 6: Moral Heritage

• What is heritage?: This lesson introduces the concept of heritage and its different forms.
• Intangible heritage in the UAE (1): Students learn about intangible cultural heritage in the UAE.
• Intangible heritage in the UAE (2): This lesson continues the exploration of intangible cultural heritage in the UAE.
• Intangible heritage around the world: Students learn about intangible heritage in different cultures.
• Tangible heritage: This lesson introduces the concept of tangible cultural heritage.