History KS3

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KS3 HISTORY Overview History is the memory of mankind. It gives us a foundation and context from which we proceed with our lives in the present. It gives us a sense of our identity, community and culture and puts us in a framework from which we can relate to the rest of the world. Our pupils will consider how the past influences the present, what past societies were like, how these societies organized their politics, and what beliefs and cultures influenced people’s actions. As they do this, they will develop a chronological framework for their knowledge of significant events and people. What they learn can influence their decisions about personal choices, attitudes and values. Pupils begin their work with an introduction to the study of history and will then consider: 1. “Historians are dangerous people. They ask questions� What is History all about at BRGS? 2. The Rotten Romans. How and why did the Roman Empire grow? 3. Endless marching for 25 years? What was life like in the Roman Army? 4. From Caesar to the Emperors. How was Rome ruled? 5. The greatest city on Earth! What was life like in the city of Rome? 6. Vandals and Visigoths. How did the Roman Empire come to an end? 7. What have the Romans done for us? 8. How did the Normans conquer England? 9. How did Medieval Monarchs keep control? 10.How measly was life in the Middle Ages? In year 7, we want students to extend and deepen their chronological knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, so that it provides a well-informed context for later and wider learning. Students will be able to identify significant events (like the Fall of Rome, impact of the Battle of Hastings) and make connections, draw contrasts, and analyse trends within periods and over longer arcs of time. Students will begin to use historical terms and concepts in increasingly sophisticated ways. In year 8, we want students to start to use a thematic approach to their studies, which will help build skills and allow students to understand overarching issues within a particular context. They will pursue historically valid enquiries, such as whether or not Britain could have become a world leader without slavery and child labour, and create relevant, structured and evidentially supported accounts in response.


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