Curriculum Information History
Subject rationale – Why study the subject? What benefits does it bring? Pupils find out about the history of their community, Britain, Europe and the world. They develop a chronological overview that enables them to make connections within and across different periods and societies. They investigate Britain's relationships with the wider world and relate past events to the present day. As they develop their understanding of the nature of historical study, pupils ask and answer important questions, evaluate evidence, identify and analyse different interpretations of the past, and learn to substantiate any arguments and judgements they make. They appreciate why they are learning what they are learning and can debate its significance. History prepares pupils for the future, equipping them with knowledge and skills that are prized in adult life, enhancing employability and developing an ability to take part in a democratic society. It encourages mutual understanding of the historic origins of our ethnic and cultural diversity, and helps pupils become confident and questioning individuals.
KS3 curriculum overview Year 7
Year 8
Key theme: From Norman invasion to industrialisation: how powerful were English monarchs?
Key theme: From industrialization to wars of destruction: was this an era of progress?
Why was England a target for invaders in 1066?
Why did the Normans win the Battle of Hastings?
Why might the Vindolanda ‘Treasure Trove’ surprise a history student?
Did Medieval Kings have the power to do anything they wanted?
Why did Britain become the ‘Workshop of the World’?
Why is Elizabeth I remembered as one of England’s greatest monarchs?
Was the Industrial Revolution a time of progress?
Why did the English kill their King?
Why did the First World War become known as the ‘war to end all wars’?
Was the English monarchy fit to take Britain into the Industrial Age?
Did anything good come from the First World War?
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