History

Who we are

Mr W. Davies
Miss L. Hatch

About History
In the History department we are passionate about building skills for the future. We want students to question and challenge themselves and their learning. We encourage students to analyse, evaluate and create their own arguments and opinions about history.

KS3
In Year 7 we study Medieval England, focusing on the Norman Conquest, conflicts between church and king, understanding and treatment of disease and the actions and behaviour of some of the significant Kings in the period. In Year 8 we study the Tudors, Stuarts and Georgians and the changing face of England and eventually the United Kingdom. In year 9 we study modern history, specifically focusing on WWI and WWII and the political, economic and social problems facing the world in the 20th century.

GCSE

Examination Board: AQA

Specification Code 8145

Course Outline:

The changes made to the History GCSE syllabus now offer greater opportunities for students to study a wider range of historical periods that now stretch from 1066 up to 1945. The course is split into two assessments which will be tested with one exam paper each. The course outline is as follows:

Assessment 1: Understanding the modern world

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
50% of GCSE

Section A

Germany 1890-1945: Democracy and dictatorship- This topic will focus on the rise of Germany as a major European power under Kaiser Wilhelm II, the experiences during World War One and its impact while studying the creation of democracy under Weimar Germany. This is then followed by a study of the rise of the Nazi Party and the consolidation of Hitler’s power, followed by a study of life under Nazi rule.

Conflict and tension, 1918-1939: This study follows a similar trend to that of current GCSE students and focuses on the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, the terms, the reaction and its short and long term impact. Students will then study the successes and failures of the League of Nations throughout 1920 and 1930, followed by the eventual study into international relations and the outbreak of World War Two from 1933-39.

Assessment 2: Shaping the nation

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
50% of GCSE

Section A

Britain: health and the people- Students will studying the development of medicine in Britain from the medieval period up until the 21st century. They will study what impact factors such as war, religion, chance, governments and individuals had on progressing and hindering the development of medicine within this broad period.

Norman England 1066-c1100- This is a new and exciting opportunity for pupils to study a period usually untouched at GCSE level. Students will study the causes of the Norman invasion in 1066, followed by the subsequent battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings. This will be followed by a study of Norman rule, including their control over ordinary life, the Feudal System, the Domesday Book and the issues William II had with the level of power possessed by the church. Students will also study an historical environment, which may be a castle or specific location, within this period.

History does demand a high level of literacy skills and therefore may not be suitable for students who find extended writing difficult or struggle with the analysis of written or visual sources.

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