History
Year 9
Half Term 1
The First World War 1914-1918
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In Year 9 pupils receive two history lessons per week delivered by a subject specialist. In half term 1 pupils will investigate the causes this deadly global conflict, and the impact which WW1 had on soldiers and society. Pupils will examine the features of trench warfare, weapons of war and the experience faced by soldiers involved in the fighting. Towards the end of the topic pupils will focus on the impact of war and the role of the peacemakers in ending the conflict in 1918.
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Students will study one major theme throughout this topic:
• Challenges for Britain, Europe, and the wider world 1901 to the present day.
This topic provides students with an opportunity to develop key historical skills using primary and secondary sources, as well as constructing arguments surrounding the causes and consequences of key historical events and individuals.
In history, students must demonstrate strong written communication and master the use of the following vocabulary.
• Conflict
• Militarism
• Tension
• Trench Warfare
• Armistice
• Treaty
• Source
• Short term cause
• Long term cause
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Regular discussions with your child around what they are currently studying in history.
Encouragement to engage with history homework to enhance your child’s knowledge and understanding.
Encouraging your child to read around the topics they are learning to gain a broader perspective of global history.
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Half Term 2
Suffragettes
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In Year 9 pupils receive two history lessons per week delivered by a subject specialist. In half term 2 pupils will investigate the rise of the Women’s Suffrage Movement in Britain in the early 20th Century. Pupils will uncover the methods used by the suffragettes to bring about political and social change for women in Britain. Students will examine the significant individuals who led the suffrage movement and the impact they had on 20th century and modern-day society.
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Students will study one major theme throughout this topic:
• Challenges for Britain, Europe, and the wider world 1901 to the present day.
This topic provides students with an opportunity to develop key historical skills using primary and secondary sources, as well as constructing arguments surrounding the causes and consequences of key historical events and individuals.
In history students must demonstrate strong written communication and master the use of the following vocabulary.
• Suffrage
• Legislation
• Protest
• Equality
• Campaign
• Direct Action
• Government
• Source
• Interpretation
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Regular discussions with your child around what they are currently studying in history.
Encouragement to engage with history homework to enhance your child’s knowledge and understanding.
Encouraging your child to read around the topics they are learning to gain a broader perspective of social history.
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Beyond the Classroom: Wider Reading ‘Suffragettes and the Fight for the vote’ Sarah Ridleye
Half Term 3
Nazi Germany
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In Year 9 pupils receive two history lessons per week delivered by a subject specialist. In half term 3 pupils will investigate the rise of the Nazis and Germany’s transformation from democracy to dictatorship. Students will uncover the impact the Nazi regime had on Germany society, and the atrocities committed during the Holocaust.
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Students will study one major theme throughout this topic:
• Challenges for Britain, Europe, and the wider world 1901 to the present day.
This topic provides students with an opportunity to develop key historical skills using primary and secondary sources, as well as constructing arguments surrounding the causes and consequences of key historical events and individuals.
In history students must demonstrate strong written communication and master the use of the following vocabulary.
• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Control
• Holocaust
• Persecution
• Terror
• Propaganda
• Government
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Regular discussions with your child around what they are currently studying in history.
Encouragement to engage with history homework to enhance your child’s knowledge and understanding.
Encouraging your child to read around the topics they are learning to gain a broader perspective of world history.
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Half Term 4
The Second World War (1939-1945)
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In Year 9 pupils receive two history lessons per week delivered by a subject specialist. In half term 4 pupils will investigate the significant events and individuals during the Second World War. Pupils will uncover the challenges and triumphs of the Second World War and the contributions made by Britain and her empire.
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Students will study one major theme throughout this topic:
• Challenges for Britain, Europe, and the wider world 1901 to the present day.
This topic provides students with an opportunity to develop key historical skills using primary and secondary sources, as well as constructing arguments surrounding the causes and consequences of key historical events and individuals.
In history students must demonstrate strong written communication and master the use of the following vocabulary.
• Tension and Conflict
• War
• Rationing
• Evacuation
• Empire
• Society
• Propaganda
• Government
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Regular discussions with your child around what they are currently studying in history.
Encouragement to engage with history homework to enhance your child’s knowledge and understanding.
Encouraging your child to read around the topics they are learning to gain a broader perspective of British military and social history.
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