History

Key Stage 3  (Programme Of Study)

The course begins with the pupils studying ‘Native Peoples of America’. They will learn key skills that will be used throughout their studies in History. Pupils will then look at ‘Medieval Realms’ and focus on King John and the evolution of government. Pupils will be given the opportunity to use a broad range of historical sources. There will be a field visit to Warwick Castle as part of the course. Pupils will complete various assessments to check their progress and levels of attainment. Homework will be set once per week.

 

In Year 8, the first topic is about how Britain changed between 1500-1750, focusing on ‘Religion During the Tudor Period’, ‘the Civil War and the Role of Oliver Cromwell’. The second area for study will focus on changes resulting from the Industrial Revolution. This will involve a visit to the Black Country Museum. Finally, pupils will investigate the process of change as experienced by the ’Black Peoples of America’. In all units, pupils will use a range of historical sources. Homework will be set and pupils' progress will be assessed formally on a regular basis.

 

In Year 9 the pupils study a variety of topics spanning the 19th and 20th centuries. Pupils will study the British Empire, the struggle for voting rights, twentieth century conflicts, the Holocaust and the Cold War.

The pupils will be provided with the opportunity to see a theatre production called 'Doomed Youth' which deals with life in Britain during World War 1.

The pupils will be assessed regularly and homework will be set weekly. At the end of the year, each pupil is awarded a level of attainment based on their achievement throughout the year.

 

Key Stage 4

The History course is known as the Schools History Project. There are four units of work:

Medicine Through Time: following the theme of medicine and ideas about disease from prehistoric to modern times. This will involve a theatre visit.

Germany 1919-1945: looking at how and why Adolf Hitler came to power, and what it was like to live in Nazi Germany.

The Irish Question: investigating the historical reasons behind the problems in Northern Ireland.

A Local History Study: students will visit Styal Mill in Cheshire and use it as evidence to learn about the past.

Assessment is by two end of course examinations on Medicine Through Time and Germany - 75% of the final grade. Two coursework tasks on the Irish Question and Styal Mill will account for the remaining 25% of the marks.

 

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