Kidlink's "What are my Rights?": Curriculum links for Social Studies

Curriculum Links For Social Studies
Who-Am-I? Module 3: What Are My Rights?

Art made by Leonardo, Italy 2003

Grade Level	Subject	Jordan's Curriculum plan	Who-Am-I?	Life-skills
Grade 5	Human Rights	* To understand the basic principles of the international human rights Chartism * Value the necessity of respecting and abiding by these principles to maintain World's peace * Distinguish between fair and rightful wars and unfair ones * Realize the importance of international organizations in solving regional and international conflicts * Believe in comprehensive and fair peace	Lesson 1 question 1-10, activity 1-5 Lesson 2 question 1-2 question 10 activity 3 activity 5-8 Lesson 3 Kids with Special Needs Lesson 4 question 1-2 question 9 activity 1-2 activity 4 Lesson 5 question 4-5 question 11-12 activity 1 *Lesson 6* question 3 question 9-10 activity 1 activity 4 *Lesson 7* activity 1-5 *Lesson 8* question 1 question 5 question 9 activity 1-12	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress Internet skills
Grade 6	Unit 1 Concepts and political institutions	Understand the meaning of patriotism including the citizens' national rights and obligations Discuss the concept of state, its basic elements and functions Discuss the three constitutional authorities (legislative, executive and judicial ) Emphasize the necessity of respecting civil and religious rules of the Jordanian society in addition to playing an effective part in national activities and elections	Lesson 1 question 1-10, activity 1-5 Lesson 2 question 1-2 question 10 activity 3 activity 5-8 Lesson 3 Kids with Special Needs Lesson 4 question 1-2 question 9 activity 1-2 activity 4 Lesson 5 question 4-5 question 11-12 activity 1 *Lesson 6* question 3 question 9-10 activity 1 activity 4 *Lesson 8* question 1 question 5 question 9 activity 1-12	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 2 Concepts administrative and legal institutions	Understand the administrative divisions in Jordan Discuss the legal system and its vital role in maintaining the society and realizing justice *Emphasize on the individual's part in respecting the regulations and abiding by the law for the benefit of the whole society	Lesson 1 question 1-10, activity 1-5 *Lesson 8* question 1 question 5 question 9 activity 1-12	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Internet skills
	Unit 4 Concepts, Social, ethical and environmental institutions	* Talk about the medical services and health insurance in Jordan * Talk about the various youth centers and cultural clubs, their divisions and multiple functions * Discuss some basic ethical concepts: - Respect for all man kind regardless of the language, shape, color, religion or personal convictions - Reject fanaticism of all kinds and realize its hazards - Promote cultural and religions tolerance for the benefit of all mankind * Talk about the environment and suggest ways to protect our land, air and natural recourses	Lesson 1 question 1-10, activity 1-5 Lesson 2 question 1-2 question 10 activity 3 activity 5-8 Lesson 3 Kids with Special Needs Lesson 4 question 1-2 question 9 activity 1-2 activity 4 Lesson 5 question 4-5 question 11-12 activity 1 *Lesson 6* question 3 question 9 question 10 activity 1 activity 4 *Lesson 8* question 1 question 5 question 9 activity 1-12	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress Internet skills
Grade 7	Unit 1 Concepts and political institutions	* To trace the strategies of acquiring national independence * To understand the meaning and importance of state sovereignty * Understand the citizens' rights and national obligations defined by the Jordanian constitution * Understand the legal rights of women and children * Talk about democracy, its meaning, different functions and great significance in building modern societies * Give students an idea about the elections' system in Jordan	Lesson 1 question 1-10, activity 1-5 Lesson 2 question 1-2 question 10 activity 3 activity 5-8 Lesson 3 Kids with Special Needs Lesson 4 question 1-2 question 9 activity 1-2 activity 4 Lesson 5 question 4-5 question 11-12 activity 1 *Lesson 6* question 3 question 9-10 activity 1 activity 4 *Lesson 7* activity 1-5 *Lesson 8* question 1 question 5 question 9 activity 1-12	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Managing stress Internet skills
	Unit 4 Analyzing texts and studies	* Discuss the general functions of language and believe in dialogue as a civilized way of solving problems * Study the physical and emotional stages that humans go through (childhood, adolescents, youth....) * Understand the basic instincts, emotions, and reactions related to every developmental stage and ways to control them * Highlight the importance of fulfilling one's duties and obligations in addition to other moral values (honesty, loyalty...)	Lesson 1 question 1-10 activity 1-5 Lesson 4 question 1-2 question 9 activity 1 activity 2 activity 4	Interpersonal communication Self-validation Critical thinking Decision making / problem solving Cooperation and Teamwork Advocacy Negotiation/refusal Empathy Self-esteem. Self-awareness Managing feelings Internet skills

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