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Marlwood School

History

Vision:

At MARLWOOD, the History curriculum aims to stimulate in our pupils a deep knowledge and understanding of the past ; how it has shaped the world we live in today.

The History Curriculum @ Marlwood

KS3 Year 7-9

Curriculum Overview / map

  • To develop historical knowledge and concepts that enable pupils to have a clear understanding about the past and how it has shaped the world they live in today.
  • To develop the key skills needed to study history effectively.
  • To give pupils a range of historical skills and abilities to deepen their understanding of historical themes
  • To prepare students for the challenges of GCSE History.

Knowledge organisers

These are used in each topic to provide pupils with some key knowledge and ideas, vocabulary and a reference for the Unit of work. These are available on google classroom.       

Useful Weblinks

www.educake.co.uk (testing questions)

www.kerboodle.com (online textbook)

www.senecalearning.com (Online tests)

History lessons for Key Stage 3 students - Oak National Academy (Oak National Academy Pre-recorded lessons.)

KS3 History - BBC Bitesize

 How to support your child

  • Discussing what your child is learning in History at the moment and exploring key terminology.
  • Encourage students to regularly use the knowledge organisers on google classroom and test them on keywords, dates and themes.
  • Support the completion of homework.
  • Visit historical sites and places of interest outside of school.

KS4 Curriculum Year 10-11

History GCSE

Exam Board: AQA

Exam weighting: 100% examination

Assessment: Students will sit two exam papers at the end of Y11

Paper 1 is worth 50% and covers a Period Study (America 1840-1895) and a Wider World  Study (Conflict and Tension 1890-1918)

Paper 2 is worth 50% and covers a British Thematic Study (Health and the People 1000 to  Present Day) and a British Depth Study (Elizabethan England 1568-1603)

Both papers are 2 hours in length

Content:

Paper 1 :

America 1840-1895

This period study focuses on the development of America during a turbulent half century of  change. It was a period of expansion and consolidation – the expansion to the west and  consolidation of the United States as a nation.

Conflict and Tension 1890-1918

This study focuses on the causes, nature and conclusion of the First World War and seeks to  show how and why conflict occurred, and why it proved difficult to bring the war to a  conclusion. This study also considers the role of key individuals and groups in shaping  change and how they were affected by and influenced international relations.

Paper 2 :

Britain: Health and the People c.1000 to Present Day

This thematic study will enable students to gain an understanding of how medicine and  public health developed in Britain over a long period of time. It considers the causes, scale,  nature and consequences of short and long term developments, their impact on British  society and how they were related to the key features and characteristics of the periods  during which they took place.

Elizabethan England 1568-1603

This option allows students to study in depth a specified period, the last 35 years of Elizabeth  I's reign. The study will focus on major events of Elizabeth I’s reign from  economic, religious, political, social and cultural standpoints, and arising contemporary  and historical controversies.

Skills: As well as acquiring knowledge and understanding about the key features and  characteristics of the periods covered, students will also learn how to:

∙-  Explain and analyse historical events and periods studied using historical concepts  such as cause and consequence, change and continuity, similarity and difference,  and significance 

∙ Analyse, evaluate and use sources and interpretations to make substantiated  judgements, in the context of historical events studied.

Enrichment:

There will be opportunities to visit sites of historical  relevance to the course

What are the benefits of studying this course now and for the future?

History is recognised as an excellent qualification, both for university entrance and the  world of work. Apart from being interesting and challenging, History can teach you a  variety of skills including creating coherent arguments, debate, communication and  empathy. Employers value History as a qualification and it can be used in lots of different  careers. This course shows employers that students have skills in organising thoughts, and analysing information as well as communication. Popular careers for people with a History  degree include Law, Journalism and Accountancy as well as teaching.

 Knowledge organisers / vocabulary list

These are used in each topic to provide pupils with some key knowledge and ideas, vocabulary and a reference for the Unit of work. These are available on google classroom.       

 How can I support my child?

Revision is vital for all students but it can lead to a great deal of stress and anxiety . We’ve included some tips below for parents/carers:

  • Encourage your child to start revision early – this will also be beneficial for the mock exams
  • Encourage your child to be organised and use a revision timetable and also space out the different topics they study.
  • Encourage your child to use all revision resources on Google Classroom these may be the 30 minute booster revision sessions for each topic or their own revision resources that they have made.
  • Ask your child if you can help them: chatting to them or using flashcards to quiz them etc.
  • Ensure your child has breaks and gets a work/life balance

Useful Links and resourcing:

This covers every topic students will study and is easy to sell on after.