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Dubai International Academy

Student Options

Booklet for Year 10

2018-2019

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YEAR 10 SUBJECT OPTIONS FORM

2018 - 19

Please select the options as per the table below

Student Name

Language Acquisition – Choose any one

(Arabic A, Arabic B*, French, Spanish)

Science 1 – Choose any one

(Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

Science 2 – Choose any one

(Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

Individuals & Societies – Choose any one

(Business Studies, History, Geography, Economics)

PHE/Arts/Design – Choose any one

(Physical & Health Education, Music, Drama, Visual Art, Digital Design, Product Design)

Individuals & Societies/Design/V.Arts – Choose any one

(History, Business Studies, Geography, Economics, Digital Design, Product Design, Visual Art)

*Conditional on numbers

Kindly note that all new students will study Spanish, unless they have previously studied French. If French has been studied previously, please state for how many years, as this generally serves as a guideline for language proficiency.

English and Maths are obligatory so do not appear on the option form.

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Course Outlines for Year 10 Options Selection

Arts Options

Music

Drama

Art

Design Options

Digital Design

Product Design

Individuals and Societies Options

Geography

History

Business

Economics

Science options

• Physics

• Biology

• Chemistry

Language options (Continue with the Lang B chosen on entry to DIA)

Arabic A

Arabic B

Spanish

French

Physical and Health Education

MYP PHE

PE

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Arts

In Year 10, students will develop their skills in preparation for the MYP external assessment in

Year 11 via the ePortfolio, demonstrating expertise through:

Their knowledge and understanding of the art form studied, including concepts, process

and the use of subject–specific terminology to include the role of the art form in

original or displaced contexts and use this acquired knowledge to purposefully inform

their artistic decisions in the process of creating artwork.

The acquisition, development and application of the skills and techniques of the art

form studied to create, perform and/or present art.

Their development of a feasible, clear, imaginative and coherent artistic intention,

showing a range and depth of creative–thinking behaviours and exploring these

through to a point of realization.

Making detailed, meaningful and creative connections between the process and

artwork in relation to the unit’s statement of inquiry/global context through an artistic

response which reflects or impact on the world around them.

Effectively critiquing their own work and that of others.

Music

To enter elective music studies, a student must have enthusiasm for the subject and be willing

to explore a wide range of musical genres. There will be opportunities to create original music

and perform both as a soloist and as a member of an ensemble. Some prior knowledge or

experience of music is advantageous. Analytical skills necessary to effectively critique music will

be developed through performing, creating, and listening activities.

Pre-requisites for students are:

Some experience playing an instrument/voice as there are solo and ensemble

performance assessment tasks.

A foundation level of Music Theory is advisable.

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Please do not hesitate to email Ms. Marilyn Batte with any further questions. Email: Marilyn

Batte Marilynb@diadubai.com

Innoventures Musical Soiree Musician Workshop

Visual Art

The visual arts encompass techniques such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and

photography. It is likely that students will use a combination of techniques and work in a variety

of media to meet the objectives of this subject group. We seek to provide opportunities for

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students to develop a knowledge and understanding of a range of observational, creative and

interpretative works.

There are no pre-requisites to study this course except for student enthusiasm.

If you would like to discuss this further please contact the Arts department

Corinne Obasi Corinnem@diadubai.com

Katrina Chung Katrinac@diadubai.com

Drama

A fun way to learn new skills!

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The Drama course offers you the chance to develop a wide range of drama skills, strategies and

styles. You will research practitioners and influential people of Drama, building a theoretical approach

to Drama.

Drama is not just about performing; it is a subject that allows you to develop many transferrable skills

for the future. For example you will learn to effectively work with others that are in your class, in order

to create and perform Drama. You will learn to present work and communicate your ideas effectively to

an audience. You will have your performance work and written work evaluated and reported on

frequently in order to ensure that your work progresses. Drama is also great fun!

If you feel that Drama is something you may enjoy, then it’s the right subject for you!

If you would like to discuss this course further please contact the Drama department.

Liza Marie Henshaw Lizamarieh@diadubai.com

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Design

Digital Design

Technology and technological developments have given rise to profound changes in society,

transforming how we access and process information, how we communicate with others and

how we work and solve problems. Appropriately used, interactively and with guidance they have

become tools for the development of higher order thinking skills.

MYP Digital Design aims to provide the means and the context to help students become skillful

problem solvers, who can appreciate the role of technology in everyday life and society and who

can respond critically and resourcefully to real life challenges. Students learn various software to

communicate their thoughts.

The MYP Digital Design course intends to:

• Challenge all students to apply practical and creative thinking skills to solve problems in

technology

• Encourage students to explore the role of technology in both historical and contemporary

contexts

• Raise students’ awareness of their responsibilities as world citizens when making decisions and

taking action on technology issues.

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The aims of the teaching and study of technology are to encourage and enable students to:

• Develop an appreciation of the significance of technology for life, society and the environment.

• Use knowledge, skills and techniques to create products/solutions of appropriate quality.

• Develop problem solving, critical- and creative thinking skills through the application of the

design cycle.

• Develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems.

• Use and apply information and communication technology (ICT) effectively as a means to

access, process and communicate information, and to solve problems.

The design cycle is a model and it is intended to be the central tool to help students create and

evaluate products/solutions in response to challenges. The MYP technology design cycle consists

of four major stages and these relate to the objectives of the course.

Digital Design opens new grounds in IB learning and Universities. There are lots of career options

in the field of technology and otherwise also it helps to be at par with the latest development in

all areas of studies and work.

If you would like to discuss this course further, please contact the Design department.

Hitesh Bhagat (hiteshb@diadubai.com)

Ruba Jeshi (rubaj@diadubai.com)

Maryam Ferdosi (Maryamf@diadubai.com)

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Product Design

This course enables students to develop broad based skills that are integral to function effectively

in the modern world, to learn to identify and analyze a problem and present solutions in a clear

and concise manner. Students will use a wide range of materials to design and make products.

They work out their ideas with precision taking into account how products will be used, who will

use them, how much they cost and what skills are required to make the product. They develop

their understanding of designing and creating through investigation skills. Design is a strategic

process than just the production. It uses visual mediums to enable communication within desired

parameters whether this is across cultures or to a specifically targeted audience. The students

learn to appreciate the impact of design and technology in their daily lives.

Aims

The aims for student learning are to:

Understand basic concept of Product Design.

Demonstrate skills required to solve the problem within given restrictions.

Learn to manage material and time in a constructive manner.

Correlate scientific and technical knowledge to the world outside school.

Develop oral, written and visual communication skills to elicit solution to the technical

problems.

Develop and enhance technical drawing skills to communicate design ideas.

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At this MYP level, Product Design is essentially a preparatory course for the IB diploma in addition

to building skills in critical thinking, communication of design ideas through CAD, and an

awareness of the significance of products used by them in day to day life.

Product Design is now universally recognized a significant area of university study. Graduates of

Product Design can look forward to careers in architecture, interior designing, engineering,

product development, and product analysis. It is also an excellent foundation for further study

in advertising, engineering, business development, product marketing and product launch. In a

world that experiences voluminous development of design and technology from space to health

care, the creative impact of the designer has never been more in demand.

If you would like to discuss this course further, please contact the Design department

Vikas Singh (vikassingh@diadubai.com)

Pranjal Rai (pranjalr@diadubai.com)

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INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETIES

In Year 10, students have the option to choose two of the following: History, Geography,

Business Studies or Economics.

Business Studies

Business Studies provides both a foundation for further study and an ideal preparation for the

world of work. Business studies combines well with almost any subject and is held in high regard

by universities and employers. Most students will work in some form of business organisation

and an increasing number of students want to set up their own business ventures.

Economics

Economics is a useful subject for university study. Graduates of a university economics course

can look forward to careers in finance, banking, government, business consulting, and work in

the non-profit sector. It is also an excellent foundation for further study in economics, law,

business administration, public policy and other fields.

Summary of the specification content:

Year 10 Economics topics

Unit 1: Introduction to Economics

Scarcity, Choice and

Opportunity cost

Production, consumption and

exchange

The factors of production

Specialization & Division of labour

Unit 2: The Market System: Demand and Supply

What is demand

What is supply

Market price

Unit 3: Introduction to Macroeconomics

Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

Government objectives

Aggregate demand and Aggregate supply

The circular flow of income

Causes and Consequences of unemployment, Inflation and economic growth

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Year 10 Business topics

Unit 1: Business Activity and Organization

Business objectives and stakeholder groups

Levels of economic activity

The public and private sectors

Business organization in the private sector (Sole trader, Partnership, Limited companies and Franchises )

Business organization in the public sector

Privatization

Unit 2. Costs, Revenue and Break even Analysis

Fixed and Variable and Total costs

Revenue

Profit and Loss

Break even charts – comparing costs with revenue

Unit 3: Business in the UAE: End of Year project on introducing a Franchise into the UAE

Incorporation

Regulation

Incentives

Pre-requirements to the course:

There are no pre-requisite courses to take Business/Economics in Year 10.

If you would like to discuss this course further, please contact the Individuals and societies department

Reena Tikku (Reenat@diadubai.com)

Susan Daniel (susand@diadubai.com)

Mahrukh Saturia (Mahrukhs@diadubai.com)

Robert Bunyan (Robertb@diadubai.com)

Jeff Luce (jeffl@diadubai.com)

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Geography

The Geography program for the final two years of the MYP course is dedicated to covering a

broad range of physical, human and environmental aspects of geography. The enquiry element

of the course encourages questioning, investigation and critical thinking about issues affecting

the world and people’s lives, now and in the future. The skills and knowledge acquired provides

a strong foundation for progressing into the IB program of study.

The units that will be covered throughout the two-year course are as follows;

Year 10

Population and Migration

Weathering- Process and Landforms

Coastal Processes

Settlement and Urbanization

Country study

There are no pre-requisite courses to take Geography in Year 10.

Further inquiries:

If you would like to discuss this course further, please contact the Individuals and societies

department

James Baird (jamesb@diadubai.com)

Liam Lyons (Liaml@diadubai.com)

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History

History is more than the study of the past. It is the process of recording, reconstructing and

interpreting the past through the investigation of a variety of sources. It is a discipline that gives

people an understanding of themselves and others in relation to the world, both past and

present.

It is an exploratory subject that poses questions without providing definitive answers. In order

to understand the past, students must engage with it both through exposure to primary

historical sources and through the work of historians. Historical study involves both selection

and interpretation of data and critical evaluation of it. Students of history should appreciate the

relative nature of historical knowledge and understanding, as each generation reflects its own

world and preoccupations and as more evidence emerges. A study of history both requires and

develops an individual’s understanding of, and empathy for, people living in other periods and

contexts.

The aims of the history course at Year 10 are to:

Promote an understanding of history as a discipline, including the nature and diversity

of its sources, methods and interpretations

Encourage an understanding of the present through critical reflection upon the past

Encourage an understanding of the impact of historical developments at national,

regional and international levels

Develop an awareness of one’s own historical identity through the study of the

historical experiences of different cultures.

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Year 10 topics

The First World War

Causes of WWI

The course of the war

Western Front

Eastern Front

The Paris Peace Treaties

Aims of the leaders

The Treaty of Versailles

The Treaties of St Germain, Neuilly,

Trianon and Sevres

Impact of the treaties on eastern and

central Europe

League of Nations:

How successful was the League in

1920s?

Why did the League fail in the 1930s?

Russian Revolution

Russia at the beginning of the 20th

Century

1905 Revolution

1917 March Revolution

1917 October Revolution

Russian Civil War

There are no pre-requisite courses to take History in Year 10.

If you would like to discuss this course further please contact the Individuals and societies

department

Ciaran Mulhern (ciaranmulhern@diadubai.com)

Ashling Tully (Ashlingt@diadubai.com)

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SCIENCE

Biology

This is the study of the life of plants and animals. It includes their structure, physiology,

development, distribution and the biological phenomena relating to these organisms. Students

will study topics such as tissues, organs, systems, physiology, nutrition, digestion, biochemistry,

speciation, extinction, habitat, ecosystems, diversity in life forms, energy transfer and

classification.

This is a useful science to choose if students are interested in life processes and the interaction

of life with the environment.

Biology is useful and may be essential for careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine,

scientific research such as in pharmaceutical companies.

Chemistry

This Science investigates the composition and interaction of existing compounds and elements

as well as making new materials such as polymers and medicines. Students will study topics

such as Atomic Structure, Substances, Mixtures, the Periodic Table and Bonding.

This is a useful science to choose if they enjoy making compounds and investigating the

composition of chemicals around you.

Chemistry is essential for careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, scientific research

such as in pharmaceutical companies and for many engineering courses.

Physics

This Science studies the laws, properties and interactions of matter, motion and energy.

Students will study topics such as Astrophysics, Kinematics, Dynamics, Matter, Forces, Energy,

Atomic and Nuclear Physics.

Physics is a useful science to choose if you enjoy measuring forces, distance and velocity and

want to know more about the processes that drive our universe and everything in it.

Physics is essential for careers in engineering and is also a requirement for some universities for

studying medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

Further inquiries for Science: Barbarat@diadubai.com for MYP Biology,

Richardw@diadubai.com for MYP Physics, Georgea@diadubai.com for MYP Chemistry.

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LANGUAGE OPTIONS

Students continue with the same choice made at entry to DIA

ARABIC A

The Arabic A option is blocked against the Lang B option

Arabic A is the second language A available in the school for the students who are native Arabic

speakers.

Arabic A develops five skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing and viewing.

In listening, speaking, reading and writing, the students will be taught to use the language as a

way of expressing thought, being creative, reflecting, and as a means of self-expression. They

will learn to use the language through the use of media, information technology and literature.

Students will gain an understanding of literature both through culture and history, and they will

learn to understand and empathize with both real people and fictional characters.

The purpose of viewing is to develop a critical understanding of visual material and its

conventions. This aspect of the work will include a close look at the media and film, and students

will learn to analyze and interpret what is presented to them.

The aims of the teaching and study of Arabic in the MYP are to encourage and enable students

to use the language as a vehicle for thought, creativity, reflection, learning and self-expression.

By using the language, they learn to interact socially and to develop relationships within the

international community. They comprehend more clearly aspects of their own culture and those

of other cultures, by exploring the interdependence of human beings through a variety of works.

Students are encouraged to explore the many facets of the language through the use of media

and information technology. They are taught to develop the skills involved in speaking, listening,

and reading, writing and viewing in a variety of texts. They read widely with the objective of

promoting a lifelong interest in language and literature. They develop a critical and creative

approach to studying and analyzing literature and also promote their language skills through

interdisciplinary work. Students are greatly encouraged to reflect on the learning process in

various ways and at various stages.

Subject Specific Objectives: Speaking, Writing, Listening, Reading and Viewing

At the end of the course students should be able to:

1. Understand and comment on language, content, structure, meaning and

significance of both familiar and previously unseen pieces of writing.

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2. Demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of written and visual texts.

3. Use language to narrate, describe, analyze, explain, argue, persuade, inform,

entertain and express feelings.

4. Compare texts and connect themes to show similarities or differences across

genres.

5. Express an informed response to literary and non-literary texts and demonstrate

and ability to approach works independently.

6. Understand connotations within a language in order to interpret the author or

speaker’s intentions.

7. Express ideas with clarity and coherence in both oral and written

communication.

8. Structure ideas and arguments, both orally and in writing, in a sustained and

logical way, and support them with relevant examples.

9. Distinguish the main ideas in a text from the secondary ideas.

10. Use and understand an appropriate and varied range of vocabulary and idiom.

11. Use correct grammar with appropriate and varied sentence structure.

12. Show awareness of the need for an effective choice of register suited to the

audience in both oral and written communication.

For further information please contact Reda Al Ashmawey at redaa@diadubai.com

Language Acquisition (Language B) – French, Spanish and Arabic B

All students are expected to continue with the language they have been studying in years 7-9 in

order to allow sufficient preparation for the DP course.

All Languages are taught in phases according to levels defined by the IBO. Spanish also has a

Foundation Level which all new students, with no prior learning of the language offered, are

required to select.

The current level for Arabic B is Phase 2.

Language Acquisition develops four skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Students

are taught and learn through a variety of methods that encompass all learning styles.

The learning of a Language B will allow students to:

Use language(s) effectively as a means of practical communication, providing a sound base of communication skills necessary for future study, work and leisure

Understand the nature of language and the process of total language learning, which

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comprises the integration of linguistic, cultural and social components

Develop insight into the cultural characteristics of the communities where the languages are spoken

Develop an awareness and understanding of the perspectives of people from other cultures

Access varied sources of information

Develop a lifelong interest and enjoyment in language learning

By the end of the MYP Language B course, students should be able to:

Communicate information, ideas and opinions in formal and informal contexts

Speak with good pronunciation and intonation

Demonstrate comprehension of specific factual information and attitudes, identify the main ideas and draw conclusions in both spoken and written contexts

Understand and appropriately use a variety of grammatical structures and vocabulary

Request and provide information in both spoken and written contexts Further enquiries please contact:

Ms. Marie-Louise Vanesse (French) Mariel@diadubai.com

Mr Roberto Maldonado (Spanish) Robertom@diadubai.com

Mr Nasr Dweidari (Arabic B) nasrd@diadubai.com

MYP Physical and Health Education and Core PE

MYP PHE

To enter PHE PE, students must have a keen interest in sports and the enthusiasm to develop

their coaching skills.

The MYP PHE educates the student physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and

spiritually.

Promotes positive lifelong healthy attitudes and skills.

Improves students’ knowledge of fitness concepts such as cardiovascular fitness,

muscular strength, muscular endurance, speed and flexibility.

Improves self-confidence, self-esteem and self-control.

Improves communication and organizational skills through coaching a client.

Students will study the following major units:

Coaching

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Track and field

Health and fitness

Games unit

Students will be assessed against the following criteria in 2 major assignments and their

practical performances:

A: Knowledge and Understanding: Students develop knowledge and understanding about

health and physical activity in order to identify and solve problems. The student is able to use

terminology which is accurate and appropriate to Physical and Health Education.

B: Planning for performance: Through inquiry design, students must analyze, evaluate and

perform a plan in order to improve performance in physical and health education. They are

able to repeat, select and link several movements accurately to form a sequence.

C. Applying and performing: Students develop and apply practical skills, techniques, strategies

and movement concepts through their participation in a variety of physical activities.

D. Reflecting and improving performance: Students enhance their personal and social

development, set goals, take responsible action and reflect on their performance and the

performance of others.

Students will be given an MYP grade out of 7 based on their scores across all 4 strands in all

units.

Core PE

This course is compulsory for all students in DIA. It covers the similar content to that of Year 7-

9. Students are assessed against a practical and effort grade.

The aim of this course is for students to get the required amount of physical activity per week,

through the participation of various activities. Activities offered are as follows:

• Swimming

• Netball

• Basketball

• Football

• Cricket

• Softball

• Rounder's

• Gymnastics

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Further PHE/PE enquiries:

Please contact Mr. Ciarán McBreen at Ciaranm@diadubai.com

Please note that university requirements for courses vary in different countries. For details of

requirements it is advisable to check with our counselor Ms. Rachana Sippy:

rachanas@diadubai.com

• Tennis

• Health & Fitness

• Gaelic Football

• Yoga

• Skills Development

• Dance

• Touch Rugby

• Pilates

• Water polo

• Softball