History
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KS3 pupils receive History lessons delivered by a subject specialist. Year 7 and 9 pupils receive two lessons per week, whilst Year 8 pupils receive one lesson per week.
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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.
Year 7
Topic 1 - Invaders and Settlers
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Pupils begin to uncover Britain’s rich, Ancient and Medieval past. In this topic students will discover how the Romans invaded Britain and the legacy which they left begin. Students follow a chronological narrative to explore Medieval life in Britain, culminating with the Norman Conquest of 1066.
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Students will study two major themes throughout this topic:
British history before 1066
The development of Church, state, and society in Medieval Britain 1066- 1400
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.
Chronology
Invasion
Conquest
Control
Power and Authority
Religion
Feudalism
Cause and Consequence
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Topic 2 - Norman England
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Pupils begin to uncover how the Normans consolidated their rule over England and the significant changes they made to society in Britain. In this topic students will discover how the Normans controlled England from castle building to the feudal system. Alongside this pupils will uncover the importance of the church and religion in medieval society.
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Students will study one major theme throughout this topic:
The development of Church, state, and society in Medieval Britain 1066- 1400
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.
Chronology
Rebellion
Feudalism
Control
Power and Authority
Religion
Clergy
Change and Continuity
Cause and Consequence
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Topic 3 - Medieval Life and Society
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Pupils begin to uncover the significant changes to medieval society and the problems faced by medieval monarchs from disease to rebellion. In this topic students will discover how medieval monarchs dealt with challenges and the impact this had on medieval society in Britain. Students will learn about everyday life for medieval people, the role of the church in medieval society, and the important changes to life in the 13th and 14th century.
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Students will study one major theme throughout this topic:
The development of Church, state, and society in Medieval Britain 1066- 1400
This topic provides students with an opportunity to develop key historical skills using primary and secondary sources, as well as constructing arguments surrounding the changes to medieval society in Britain.
In history students must demonstrate strong written communication and master the use of the following vocabulary.
Chronology
Monarchy
Rebellion
Church
Power and Authority
Disease
Society
Change and Continuity
Cause and Consequence
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Topic 4 - Tudors
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Pupils begin to uncover the importance of the Tudor dynasty from the rule of Henry VIII to Elizabeth I. In this topic students will discover the significant challenges Tudor monarchs faced such, as the Reformation and the Spanish Armada. Students will examine the impact Tudor rule had on society, culture, and Britain’s position in the wider world during the Renaissance.
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Students will study one major theme throughout this topic:
The development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745
This topic provides students with an opportunity to develop key historical skills using primary and secondary sources, as well as constructing arguments surrounding the significance of Renaissance Britain.
In history students must demonstrate strong written communication and master the use of the following vocabulary.
Religion
Reformation
Monarchy
Religious Settlement
Papacy
Religion
Renaissance
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Year 8
Topic 1 - The Rise and Fall of the British Empire
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pupils develop an in-depth knowledge of the British Empire. This topic allows pupils to discover how Britain amassed such a vast empire with a depth study focused on India. From this student will uncover the impact of the British rule in shaping the world and legacy which it left behind.
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Students will study one major theme throughout this topic
Ideas, political power, industry, and empire: Britain 1745-1901.
This topic provides students with an opportunity to develop key historical skills by examining contrasting interpretations of the Britain Empire to formulate their own judgements. Further pupils will use evidence to evaluate the significance of key events and individuals surrounding the British Empire.
In history, students must demonstrate strong written communication and master the use of the following vocabulary.
Empire
Power
Imperialism
Colony
Slavery
Trade
Mutiny
Independence
Interpretation
Significance
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Topic 2 - Britain and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
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pupils develop an in-depth knowledge of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This topic allows pupils to discover how the slave trade developed, life for plantation slaves, and the abolition of slavery in the 19th century. Students will examine the impact slavery had on individuals, societies, and the wider world.
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Students will study one major theme throughout this topic
Britain’s transatlantic slave trade: its effects and its eventual abolition
This topic provides students with an opportunity to develop key historical skills by examining the causes and consequences of the Transatlantic Slave trade, whilst uncovering Britain’s road to abolition of slavery across the empire.
In history students must demonstrate strong written communication and master the use of the following vocabulary.
Empire
Slavery
Trade
Discrimination
Abolition
Rebellion
Rights and Freedoms
Cause
Consequence
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Topic 3 - Civil Rights
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Pupils develop an in-depth knowledge of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950’s and 1960’s. This topic allows pupils to discover how discrimination affected the lives of African Americans and the birth of the Civil Rights Movement as a result. Students will examine the actions of prominent civil rights activists such as Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks and Malcom X. Pupils will assess the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on the life’s of African Americans in the struggle for freedom and equality.
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Students will study one major theme throughout this topic:
Significant societies in the 20th Century- USA
This topic provides students with an opportunity to develop key historical skills by examining the causes and consequences of the Civil Rights Movement, whilst uncovering significant political and cultural individuals of the 20th century
In history students must demonstrate strong written communication and master the use of the following vocabulary.
Civil Rights
Freedom and Equality
Direct Action
Campaign and Protest
Discrimination
Significance
Legislation
Cause
Consequence
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Wider reading - ‘Black Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement’ by Glenda Armanda
Year 9
Topic 1 - The First World War 1914-1918
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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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Topic 2 - Suffragettes
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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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Wider reading - ‘Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote’ by Sarah Ridleye
Topic 3 - Nazi Germany
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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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Topic 4 - The Second World War 1939-1945
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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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