History
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We study History to ask and answer questions about people in the past which help us to better understand our present. We think it is important to develop your cultural capital by investigating historical narratives, debates and dilemmas locally, nationally and internationally. We aim to make sure that you can evaluate evidence, identify and analyse different interpretations of the past and substantiate judgements that you make – all skills that will be prized in your life beyond Shenley Brook End School. |
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Key Stage 3
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In Year 7 and Year 8 students follow a largely thematic programme of study which explores the history of Britain from 1066 to the present day, investigating themes such as power, empire, slavery, equality, oppression, crime, nationalism and technology. Students learn through completing a series of historical enquiries such as ‘Were the Victorians right to be proud of the British Empire?’ Students learn to develop their extended writing skills and to examine, analyse and evaluate a range of historical source material. In Year 7 students are taught History in mixed ability form groups for 4 x 50 minutes per fortnight and in Year 8 for 3 x 50 minutes a fortnight. We use the following textbooks, alongside a wide variety of other resources in lessons:
These are helpful webiste for you to use: www.schoolhistory.co.uk www.spartacus-educational.com www.bbc.co.uk/history |
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Key Stage 4
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In Years 9, 10 & 11 students who opt to continue studying History at GCSE follow the AQA History specification (8145). It is a popular choice! Students are taught History by specialist history teachers in mixed ability groups for 6 x 50 minutes per fortnight at Key Stage 4. The AQA GCSE History Specification is as follows: Paper 1: Understanding the modern world Section A: Period studies: 1B Germany, 1890–1945: Democracy and dictatorship Section B: Wider world depth studies: Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945–1972 Paper 2: Shaping the nation Section A: Thematic studies: 2A Britain: Health and the people: c1000 to the present day Section B: British depth studies including the historic environment: Norman England, c1066–c1100 The full specification can be accessed here: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/history/specifications/AQA-8145-SP-2016.PDF We use the following textbooks, alongside a wide variety of other resources in lessons:
We recommend the purchase of the following Revision Guide:
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Sixth Form
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History is also a popular choice at A Level. Students are taught in mixed ability groups by specialist teachers for 11 x 50 minutes per fortnight. They follow the AQA specification (7042): Component 1C: The Tudors: England 1485-1603 Component 2N: Revolution & Dictatorship: Russia 1917-1953 Component 3: Historical Investigation The full specification can be accessed here: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/history/specifications/AQA-7041-7042-SP-2015.PDF Students work from their own copy of the following textbooks, in addition to a wide variety of departmental resources:
In addition, the curriculum team also offers A Level Politics at Key Stage 5. Students are taught in mixed ability groups for 11 x 50 minutes per fortnight. They follow the AQA specification (7152): https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/politics/specifications/AQA-7152-SP-2017.PDF |