History

In Year 7 students will develop an understanding the 3 Ancient Civilisations: - Ancient Egypt, Greek Civilisation and the Roman Empire. 

• To understand keys areas of how they used to live. 

• Their gods, the myths and their legends.  

• Art, architecture, culture, food, clothing 

• The roles within society. 

These topics will help appreciate the cultural differences and how these civilisations they have helped shape and influence the modern world. 

The students cover a range of topics that have been chosen to allow them to learn and have fun!

In Years 8 and 9 students will develop their understanding of their historical awareness over a two-year cycle through the following topics:  

Cycle 1: 

• Medieval Britain: 1066-1509 

• Britain: 1509-1745,The Tudors & Stuarts 

Cycle 2:  

• Britain: 1745-1914. Industry, Empire and Reform  

• Britain: 1900-Present Day, The Wider World  

The topics follow the KS3 History Curriculum. It gives students a broad view of the History of Britain over the past millennium. As such, key political and socio-economic themes can help raise awareness to the modern issues in society. Overall, the course of study should enable a student to decide whether they wish to pursue History as an option within KS4. 

QUALIFICATION: OCR Entry Level in History

Students following the Entry Level qualification will cover an 18-month program. The aim within this is to:  

• develop and extend their knowledge and understanding of key events and eras in society from Britain to the rest of the world 

• develop an awareness of why people and events have a significant historical importance – this will include them writing a mini-biography about one person and the impact they had on society 

• develop critical and analytical thinking and be able to interpret source material. 

• To help form their own opinions and interpret the past.