History
Why is the subject important?
Studying history equips students with a strong command of explicit knowledge on British history and embeds an appreciation for our rich and varied heritage. Chronologically, students gain fluency on how the people of Britain have shaped this nation and the impact of Britain鈥檚 role in the wider world. Students will also learn about developments around the globe which have shaped the world that we live in. Asking questions around change, continuity, similarity, difference and significance allows students to demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning skills which will allow us to become culturally aware. Throughout the curriculum there are opportunities for students to explore important topics linked to their wider world such as British values and healthy lifestyles. The ability to be reflective about beliefs, religious or otherwise, is a theme visited throughout the curriculum. Finally, history equips students with the knowledge and skills to participate in debates, explain their reasoning and communicate well.
Year 7
What will I be studying?
Year 6 Transition: Who were the Romans?
- How did William conquer and control England?
- Monarchy or Monastery: Who held the power from 1000 to 1600?
- How powerful was the Church by 1558?
- Elizabeth I and the Golden Age: Myth or Reality?
- Why were Kings back in fashion by 1660?
- How far did the Industrial Revolution change Britain?
- How influential was the British Empire?
Career Links
Careers – Archivist, archaeologist, writer, museum worker, building manager, journalist, lawyer, MP.
Employability links – Studying our Year 7 history units will enable students to think critically, and form judgements based on what they find in sources. History also gives students an ability to write reports and summarise. The year will end with a subject-wide debate, which gives students a chance to become strong orators.
How will I be assessed?
Students will be assessed three times during the academic year. Assessments will consist of 50 marks. Questions will range and include knowledge questions, sources, interpretations and provide students with opportunities to write extensively to formulate their own arguments. To support knowledge retention and give students an opportunity to analyse the bigger picture, assessments will cover at least two units worth of work. Furthermore, at three points throughout the year students take part in ‘Masters of Recall Big Quizes’, within this they will complete 15 multiple choice questions.
Knowledge Organisers
- Term 1 – How did the Normans conquer and control England?
- Term 2 –聽Monarchy or Monastery: Who held the power from 1000 to 1600?
- Term 3 – Elizabeth I and the Golden Age: Myth or Reality?
- Term 4 – Why were Kings back in fashion by 1660?
- Term 5 – How far did the Industrial Revolution change Britain?
- Term 6 – How influential was the British Empire?
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
- – KS3 History
- – BBC History Magazine
- – Homework website
Year 8
What will I be studying?
- How did the world change from 1914 to 1940?
- How did World War One impact Germany?
- How did Nazi ideas affect people’s lives during the Third Reich?
- How was morale built on the Home Front during the Second World War?
- How did the Holocaust change the lives of minorities?
- What caused tensions to rise during the start of the Cold War?
Career Links
Careers – Human rights worker, documentarian, journalist, MP, activist, historical photographer.
Employability links 鈥� Studying our Year 8 history units will enable students to produce accounts and assess the impacts of major world events of the 20th century. They will develop their understanding of sources and interpretations of the past, whilst developing their ability to provide evidence and communicate ideas effectively. Trinity Talks gives students a chance to become strong orators as they debate and present, both of which are key historical events.
How will I be assessed?
Students will be assessed three times during the academic year. Assessments will consist of 50 marks. Questions will range and include knowledge questions, sources, interpretations and provide students with opportunities to write extensively to formulate their own arguments. To support knowledge retention and give students an opportunity to analyse the bigger picture, assessments will cover at least two units worth of work. Furthermore, at three points throughout the year students take part in ‘Masters of Recall Big Quizes’, within this they will complete 15 multiple choice questions.
Knowledge Organisers
- Term 1 – How did the world change from 1914 to 1920?
- Term 2 – How did World War One impact Germany?
- Term 3 – How did Nazi ideas affect people’s lives during the Third Reich?
- Term 4 – How was morale built on the Home Front during the Second World War?
- Term 5 – How did the Holocaust change the lives of minorities?
- Term 6 – What caused tensions to rise during the start of the Cold War?
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
- – KS3 History
- 聽– BBC History Magazine
- – Homework Website
Year 9
What will I be studying?
- How has migration shaped Britain?
- How did Elizabeth I deal with problems throughout her reign?
- Why has Elizabethan England been defined as a Golden Age?
- How important was the Government in changing lives in the 19th century?
- GCSE Transition
Career Links
Careers – Journalist, writer, media broadcaster, interviewer, archivist, historian, politician, heritage, educator, historical photographer.
Employability links – Enables students to understand and celebrate Britain’s diversity and thus understand situations from different perspectives. They will develop their understanding of sources and interpretations of the past, whist developing their ability to provide evidence and communicate ideas effectively. Furthermore, formulating strong arguments and questioning the modern world.
How will I be assessed?
Students will be assessed three times during the academic year. Assessments will consist of 50 marks. Questions will range and include knowledge questions, sources, interpretations and provide students with opportunities to write extensively to formulate their own arguments. To support knowledge retention and give students an opportunity to analyse the bigger picture, assessments will cover at least two units worth of work. Furthermore, at three points throughout the year students take part in ‘Masters of Recall Big Quizes’, within this they will complete 15 multiple choice questions.
Knowledge Organisers
- Term 1 – How has migration shaped Britain?
- Term 2 – How has migration shaped Britain?
- Term 3 – How did Elizabeth I deal with problems throughout her reign?
- Term 4 – How did Elizabeth I deal with problems throughout her reign?
- Term 5 – Why has Elizabethan England been defined as a Golden Age?
- Term 6 – GCSE Transition: Britain: Health and the People
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
- – BBC History Magazine
- – Homework Website
GCSE History
What will I be studying?
- Paper 1 Section A 鈥� Conflict and Tension: Conflict in Asia 1950-1975
- Paper 1 Section B 鈥� America, 1920-1973: Opportunity and Inequality
- Paper 2 Section A 鈥� Britain: Health and the People c1000 鈥� Present Day
- Paper 2 Section B 鈥� Elizabethan England: 1568-1603
Career Links
Year 10:
Careers – Politician, civil servant, MP, economist, accountant.
Employability links – Enables students to understand the world of politics and role within society and the economy.
Year 11:
Careers – Journalist, politician, civil servant, ethics advisor, army officer.
Employability links – Enables students to develop their verbal and written communication skills, providing well considered conclusions supported by evidence.
How will I be assessed?
Each paper has an exam that lasts for 2 hours. You have will have 1 hour to answer each section on the paper.
Paper 1
Section B of Paper 1 (USA – 40 marks) consists of interpretation questions and extended writing, whereas Section A of Paper 1 (Conflict in Asia – 44 marks) consists of primary source questions and extended writing.
Paper 2
Section A of Paper 2 (Health and the People 鈥� 44 marks) is a thematic study which will require knowledge over time and includes source work and extended writing. Section B of Paper 2 (Elizabethan England 鈥� 40 marks) consists of interpretation questions and a historical environment study.
There are 4 marks for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar on both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Which examination board am I following?
Exam Board: AQA
Specification: History (8145)
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Which websites should I use to support my learning?
- – BBC Bitesize History
