History

Year 7

Autumn Term

Pupils will be introduced to key concepts of learning about history by studying:

·         Chronology:  placing key events in world history in chronological order through learning how to understand and create timelines. 1st to 21st Century

·         Changes over time: comparing medieval times to modern times using artefacts, stories and film.

·         Drama Project: Battle of Hastings 11th Century

Spring Term

Pupils will follow two history topics in chronological order.

·         Knowledge and creative topic: Castles of the 11th and 12th Century

·         Historical enquiry: The Black Death 13th Century

Summer Term

Pupils will study two monarchies:

·         Knowledge and enquiry topic: The reign of King John and the Magna Carta 12th Century

·         Knowledge and creative topic: The reign of Henry VIII in Tudor times 15th Century

Year 8

Autumn Term

Pupils will study two Modern World events in History:

World War I

World War II

In addition:

In November, pupils in Year 8 will visit the National Memorial Arboretum and will take part in a Remembrance Day Focus Project that includes art, poetry, creative writing and practical activities. These will take place throughout the week approaching Remembrance Day. 

Spring Term

Pupils will study change and continuity through history.

·         Historic analysis topic: The Industrial Revolution 18th Century

·         Change and Continuity: Development and milestones in history, medicine and technology18th to  20th Century

Summer Term

Pupils will study two world history topics.

History and Geography cross curricular topic 1: Causation , exploration and world trade—Piracy1623-1638 –  Pirates of the Caribbean !

History and Geography cross curricular topic 2: The Transatlantic Slave Triangle.