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KS 3 - HISTORY



In Years 7 and 8, students study a wide variety of topics including:

  • Medieval Realms
  • The Reformation
  • The English Civil War
  • The Industrial Revolution
  • Empire and Trade
  • Black Peoples of the Americas
  • The Causes of World War One
  • World War One
  • Women’s Suffrage

History develops knowledge and understanding of local, national and international events in the past.  In the study of History students have the opportunity to consider how past events have shaped the society and values of the world in which they live. It encourages them to examine their rights and responsibilities and to think critically about how and why things are the way they are. Students develop a variety of skills including analytical thinking, research, communication and evaluation of evidence.

Students’ work is assessed at the end of each Module in a variety of different ways from timed tests/essays to projects and presentations.

Course Books and Equipment

  • In Search of History 1066-1485, JF Aylett
  • In Search of History 1485-1714, JF Aylett
  • Expansion, Trade and Industry, Cresswell and Laurence
  • Black Peoples of the Americas, Kelly, Rees and Shuter
  • The Twentieth Century World, J Brooman
  • Essential Modern World History, B Walsh
  • Planner, pen, pencils, eraser, ruler, calculator

Events and Visits

  • Year 7 Trip to Canterbury
  • Field work as appropriate

Key Dates