Teaching & Learning
History
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.
Romans 15:4
| curriculum intent |
Our vision in History is to encourage interest in, and enjoyment of, learning about the past. Our aim is to help students understand how, why and when things have changed over time developing their understanding of our world and country today. We actively encourage students to think for themselves, using research and evidence gathering so as to develop their own interpretation of the past thereby reaching supported judgements. Through History, students develop empathy and an understanding of personal motivation, in addition to the ability to communicate their thoughts and ideas clearly both verbally and in writing. Our goal is for students to acquire knowledge and skills in History which will serve them well in other subjects, with their educational and career aspirations and allow them to become active and engaged British citizens who understand their democratic past.
| curriculum overview |
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Year 7
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Year 8
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Year 9
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Year 10 |
Year 11 |
Year 12 |
Year 13 |
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HT1 |
Introduction History of Britain up to 1066 |
Ideas, political power, industry and empire: Britain, 1745-1901 (Change &continuity Significance) |
Challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901 to the present day: World War 1 (Causation) |
Period study: The American West, c1835–c1895 |
Thematic study: Medicine & Surgery on the Western Front
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Paper 2: Depth study 2H.2: The USA, 1955-1992: conformity and challenge A01 & A02
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Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939. A01 & A02 |
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HT2 |
The development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509 Norman Conquest of England (Causation) |
Ideas, political power, industry and empire: Britain, 1745-1901 (Change &continuity Significance) |
World War 1 (Evidence) |
Period study: The American West, c1835–c1895
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Modern Depth Study: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918–39 Germany
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Paper 2: Depth study 2H.2: The USA, 1955-1992: conformity and challenge A01 & A02
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Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939. A01 & A02 |
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HT3 |
Medieval Life (Consequence/ Significance) |
Britain and the Transatlantic slave trade (Evidence & interpretations) |
The interwar years: The Russian Revolution & The rise of Hitler & Nazi Germany (Interpretation) |
British Depth Study: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England , c1060-88
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Modern Depth Study: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918–39 Germany
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Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97: breadth study. A01
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Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939. A01 & A02 |
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HT4 |
Medieval medicine. (Change & continuity similarity and difference)
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The long term Impact of transatlantic slave trade: Civil Rights (Evidence & interpretations) |
The causes & nature of World War 2; The Holocaust (Causation Consequence & Significance) |
British Depth Study: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England , c1060-88 (12 weeks)
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Modern Depth Study: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918–39 Germany
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Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97: breadth study. A01 |
Study in depth: the impact of Thatcher’s governments 1979 to 1997 A03 |
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HT5 |
Medieval Power Becket & King John. (Interpretation)
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Monarchy, power and state. (Thematic/change over time)
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The Cold War (Interpretations) |
Thematic study: Medicine in Britain, c1250–present (12 weeks)
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Revision
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Unit 4 coursework: based on a 4000 word essay on a historical controversy: The causes of the Great Depression. A01 & A03 |
Revision
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HT6 |
The development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745 (Thematic/change over time)
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Local history study (Change & continuity)
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The Cold War (Change & continuity) |
Thematic study: Medicine in Britain, c1250–present (12 weeks)
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Study in depth: the impact of Thatcher’s governments 1979 to 1997 A03 |
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| subject specific information |
Exam Specifications:
Route H: Democracies in change: Britain and the USA in the twentieth century Paper 1, Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97 72
Paper 2, Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge
Paper 3, Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939
Paper 1: Thematic study and historic environment: Option 11: Medicine in Britain, c1250–present and The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches.
Paper 2: Period study and British depth study Option B1: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88; Option P3: The American West, c1835–c1895
Paper 3: Modern depth study: Option 31: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918–39
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