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"The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future." – Theodore Roosevelt

"Geography is the study of earth as the home of people." – Yi-Fu Tuan

Humanities at a Year 7 Cambridge level is an interdisciplinary study that explores the complex interactions between human societies and their environments. It encompasses both History and Geography, allowing students to examine historical events, cultural developments, and geographical processes.

Through the study of History, students investigate significant events, movements, and ideologies that have shaped the modern world.

In Geography, they explore the physical and human aspects of the planet, including development issues, climate change, and global patterns.

This integrated approach helps students understand the interconnectedness of past and present, fostering critical thinking and a deeper appreciation of how human actions influence both historical and contemporary global contexts.

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Year 7 Overview

Geography:

What is Geography and Map skills
The Earth’s natural resources
The Economy
Weather systems and Climate
How all these concept relate and work together in a country

Assessments:

Are a combination of written tests and projects that develop students within our skills based standards.
Each assessment looks at seeing a students understanding and ability to apply their learnt knowage and understanding.

History:

Islamic history
Kingdoms of Africa
The Mongol Empire
The Americas
Mughal India
Edo Japan

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RESOURCES

Curriculum Guide - Syllabus 2025-2026

Humanities Year 7 Curriculum Guide

Online book Login Instructions:

Online Resources Instructions

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Meet the teachers!

Ms Robyn

robyn.norval@emsdoha.net

Ms Mayar

mayar.mohamed@emsdoha.net

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Meet the teachers!

Mr Abdallah

abdallah.alswaeer@emsdoha.net

Ms Mirelle

mireille.daaboul@emsdoha.net

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Standard	Description
Subject Literacy:	Recalls knowledge of and uses subject specific terminology and vocabulary.
Research:	Formulates appropriate research questions. Locates, selects, organises and records relevant information from a range of print and multimedia resources.
Analysis:	Identifies perspectives and complexities, interprets data and information to make connections and recognise relationships, patterns and trends.
Evaluation:	Evaluates sources within subject context, makes connections, assesses importance of features and/ or events. Evaluates judgments, decisions and arguments.
Communication:	Selects varied and appropriate communication methods to effectively describe and explain specific subject content. Constructs evidence based arguments that demonstrate understanding.
Reflection:	Considers the benefits and challenges of working in both teams and independently. Examines how personal perspectives on an issue may change. Identifies skills learnt or improved during this process.

Lower Secondary Gradebook Standards for Year 9 Students

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Our communication platforms

Google Sites: Weekly updates on the upcoming teaching material and assessments

Google Classroom: Daily communication with students for studying material, assessments and assignments. Students are advised to check their classrooms daily.

For further information, please contact your humanities teacher via

their email.

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