In this unit, students are introduced to the key skills they will be expected to develop over the course of KS3. They will focus on chronology, interpretations and the use of historical sources. They will explore their own family histories through an extended learning project on 'Who do you think you are?'
Students will complete an historical enquiry on the Tollund Man
Students will begin to develop the skills required to interrogate evidence and form their own opinions.
Students will have opportunities to develop their oracy and literacy as well as exploring their own family history
This unit explores the events of 1066, the reasons for William’s victory at the Battle of Hastings and the subsequent impact of the Norman conquest. The unit covers core concepts such as causes and consequence and change and continuity.
Why did William win the Battle of Hastings?
Assessment covering content from Terms 1 & 2
Students will continue to develop the skills required to interrogate evidence and form their own opinions.
Students will develop an understanding of the historical foundations of the community they live in.
This unit consider the importance of medieval religion to those living in this period. Students analyse the beliefs of the medieval Catholic Church and the power of the institution. Students also consider wider issues such as the Crusades and the Islamic Empire of the Middle Ages
How useful is a doom painting for understanding religious beliefs in the Middle Ages?
Students will develop empathy skills through examining the lives of those who lived during the Middle Ages.
Students develop understanding of past societies and how they dealt will the political, social and economic challenges facing them
Students will investigate various aspects of life in the Middle Ages such as fun, crime, punishment and work. The unit explores concepts such as source analysis and change and continuity and includes an analysis of the significance of the Black death and the Peasants revolt
Which was more significant, the Black Death or the Peasants revolt?
Term 4 assessment covering a range of prior content
Students will continue to develop the skills required to interrogate evidence and form their own opinions.
Students will develop an understanding of past societies and how they dealt will the political, social and economic challenges facing them.
Students examine the power of medieval monarchs through a series of case studies such as Henry II and John.
Student will be able to evaluate the limitations to the power of medieval monarchs in relation to the Church and the nobility, and will consider what made an effective medieval monarch.
Why did the barons rebel against King John?
Students will develop their knowledge and application of various historical skills and concepts such problem solving, analysis, evaluation, oracy, literacy and communication.
Students will develop an understanding of past societies and how they dealt will the political, social and economic challenges facing them.
This unit concludes the Middle Ages by considering issues such as migration, the impact of the Renaissance and the beginnings of colonial conquests in the new world by European powers such as the Spanish conquistadors defeat of the Aztecs.
Term 6 assessment based on content covered over the course of Year 7
Students will continue to develop the skills required to interrogate evidence and form their own opinions.
Understanding the role of migration in the medieval period and the experience of migrants Understanding of the changes brought about by the Renaissance Understanding of Aztec culture and the consequences of European empire building
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