Introduction
The aim of the History Department at Loxford School is to develop in students a real interest in the past, to help them understand the present. In this sense we support the Humanities faculty in its aim of teaching students about humans’ interaction with the historical, the geographical, cultural, spiritual and moral dimensions of the world we live in.
History can empower students, opening up academic opportunities and skills important to the modern working world. It will help young people understand the society in which they live, help develop a common identity and appreciation of modern British values: democracy, rule of law, liberty and tolerance.
Our expectations:
We have high expectations for our students undertaking History at all levels. The department aims to ensure that:
Students enjoy the subject and develop a love for learning from Key Stage Three to Key Stage Five.
Students thrive in their studies through developing their evaluation, source and written skills.
Students work hard to progress in their development and achieve above and beyond in their History target grades.
At Key Stage 3 pupils will learn about the following topics@
Year 7: Medieval Realms
- What is History? What are the key skills I need to be a historian?
- The Norman Conquest
- Medieval Life
- The Crusades
- Medieval Monarchs
- Black Death and It’s Impact
- Local History Project
Year 8: Britain in Change
- The Reformation – how the Tudors changed the Church
- Gunpowder Plot
- Why was Charles’ I executed?
- Changing Faces of Britain
- Jack the Ripper
- British Empire
- Road to Emancipation – Civil Rights
Year 9: The World in Conflict
- World in Conflict - Causes and Nature of WW1
- Causes and Natures of WW2
- The Holocaust
- Nature of the Cold War
- Immigration into Britain
Exam board: Edexcel GCSE
Exam Structure:
- Paper 1 – Medicine through Time + Source investigation (30%)
- Paper 2 – Cold War 1945-1989 + Elizabethan England. (40%)
- Paper 3 – Conflict in America at Home and Abroad. (30%)
| Year 10 | Autumn Term Medicine in Britain though Time and the Historic Environment (The British Sector on the Western Front) Spring Term Summer Term |
| Year 11 | Autumn Term
Super Power Relations in the Cold War Spring Term Summer Term Revision |
History isn’t a subject that is stuck in the past, far from it. Historical events such as the creation of the NHS, the 1960s Civil Rights movement and the legacy of the Cold War shape the world we currently live in and are still relevant today . The GCSE History course has been designed to help you understand the value and significance of world events in the past. In the process you’ll gain an understanding of social, cultural, political and religious diversity which will help improve your understanding of why people act as they do today. By end of the course you will learn skills of explanation, evaluation and interpretation to name a few that are a vital skill set for future level 3 studies including A-Level.
History is a very popular choice which is highly respected by employers and universities because it gives you the knowledge and skills which are useful in any career. Students who specialise in history can go on to become historical researchers and teachers however history also supports other career paths like journalism, politics, economics, law, social work and public services.
KS3
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zk26n39
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/horrible-histories
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/
KS4
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zj26n39
https://www.tutor2u.net/history/blog/gcse-history-revision-quizzes
Revision guides
Medicine: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=medicine+my+revison+notes&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss
Elizabeth: https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Revision-Notes-Edexcel-Elizabethan/dp/1510403248
Cold War: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=superpower+relations+my+revison+notes&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss
USA: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=USA+home+and+abroad+my+revison+notes&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss