History

Outline of Course:

Content:

Over the course of the year, students will investigate six key questions:

• What is history?
• How did William conquer England?
• How did castles develop?
• How harsh was medieval life?
• How did people live in medieval times?
• Why was there a Renaissance in Italy?
• How have Islamic Civilisations contributed to the world

Skills:

• To discover ways in which we find out about the past
• To use chronology
• To develop research skills
• To write reports and express opinions
• To be creative and original in presenting information

Homework Activities: Homework will be set when appropriate to support the learning in class.  Tasks will be varied and will include research tasks and the preparation of presentation work.

Assessment: Students will be given an assessment at the end of each key question which will be marked in accordance with National Curriculum levels.  Assessment tasks include essay writing, producing an investigation report, creating a newspaper report and designing a castle estate agents brochure.

Parental contribution: Parents can support us by encouraging a regular routine in the evening for homework. Sometimes parents help us on visits. Students are encouraged to catch up quickly when they have been absent.

Useful resources and equipment: Pens, pencils, rulers, coloured pencils etc. are required.  A small pocket dictionary is useful.  Otherwise, no specific equipment is necessary.