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History Curriculum Intent
The intent of History is to provide a broad and balanced view about specific global historical events in order to:-
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To help pupils develop a well-rounded view of past events through an engaging, varied curriculum across the key stages,
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To help pupils increase their understanding of how past events have helped shape the modern world.
Year 7
In Year 7 students will develop an understanding the 3 Ancient Civilisations: - Ancient Egypt, Greek Civilisation and the Roman Empire.
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To understand keys areas of how they used to live.
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Their gods, the myths and their legends.
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Art, architecture, culture, food, clothing
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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.
Topic | |
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Autumn | Ancient Egypt |
Spring | Ancient Greece |
Summer | Ancient Romans |
Year 8 & 9
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:
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Medieval Britain: 1066-1509
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Britain: 1509-1745,The Tudors & Stuarts
Cycle 2:
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Britain: 1745-1914. Industry, Empire and Reform
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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.
Cycle 1 | Topic |
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Autumn 1 | Medieval Britain: 1066-1509 |
Autumn 2 | Medieval Britain: 1066-1509 |
Spring 1 | Medieval Britain: 1066-1509 |
Spring 2 | Britain: 1509-1745 The Tudors & Stuarts |
Summer 1 | Britain: 1509-1745 The Tudors & Stuarts |
Summer 2 | Britain: 1509-1745 The Tudors & Stuarts |
Cycle 2 | Topic |
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Autumn 1 | Britain: 1745 -1914 Industry, Empire and Reform |
Autumn 2 | Britain: 1745 -1914 Industry, Empire and Reform |
Spring 1 | Britain: 1745 -1914 Industry, Empire and Reform |
Spring 2 | Britain: 1900 - Present Day: The Wide World |
Summer 1 | Britain: 1900 - Present Day: The Wide World |
Summer 2 | Britain: 1900 - Present Day: The Wide World |
Year 10 & 11 Option
QUALIFICATION: OCR Entry Level in History
Students following the Entry Level qualification will cover an 18-month program. The aim within this is to:
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develop and extend their knowledge and understanding of key events and eras in society from Britain to the rest of the world
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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
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develop critical and analytical thinking and be able to interpret source material.
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To help form their own opinions and interpret the past.
Cycle 1 | Topic |
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Autumn 1 | People's Health |
Autumn 2 | People's Health |
Spring 1 | People's Health |
Spring 2 | International Relations: 1918 - 2001 |
Summer 1 | International Relations: 1918 - 2001 |
Summer 2 | International Relations: 1918 - 2001 |
Cycle 2 | Topic |
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Autumn 1 | Germany 1925-55 |
Autumn 2 | Germany 1925-55 |
Spring 1 | Germany 1925-55 |
Spring 2 | Crime & Punishment |
Summer 1 | Crime & Punishment |
Summer 2 | Crime & Punishment |