KS 4 - HISTORY

Students study the AQA Schools History Project. The study of History gives students a sense of the past and an awareness of the development of different values and societies. It equips students with the key skills needed for lifelong learning and the workplace. Students who study History acquire strong analytical, research and communication skills. They tend to be reflective and good at problem solving.

During Years 9-11, the following topics are covered:

• Russia 1917 - 1939
• Russian Revolution
• Germany 1918-45
• History of Medicine

The course is examined by 3 examinations (75%) - two of which are the History of Medicine, while the other is the Germany Paper. A controlled piece of coursework is on Russia and is worth 25% of the total marks.

Course Books and Equipment

• Twentieth Century World, J Brooman
• Essential Modern World History, B Walsh
• Germany 1918-1945, A Wilkes
• Germany 1918-1945 – a study in depth, Lacey and Sheppard
• Medicine and Health Through Time – a development study, Dawson and Coulson
• The Struggle for Peace in Northern Ireland – a modern world study, B Walsh
• Planner, pen, pencils, eraser, ruler, calculator

Events and Visits

• Yr 10 – Site visit of Lullingstone Roman Villa

Key Dates