History KS3
During Key Stage Three, pupils learn about significant individuals and events in the history of Britain, from the Middle Ages to the Twentieth century. They also learn about aspects of European and World History. Connections are made between events and changes over time are also studied. The economic, cultural, social and political developments of the different periods are studied. Historical evidence is evaluated and different interpretations are analysed.
Year 7 Course Content
Life in Wales c1000
Norman invasions of England and Wales
Welsh resistance
Life and death under the Normans
Wales c1485
Arrival of the Tudors
Year 8 Course Content
Religious Problems and Changes
The Acts of Union
Aspects of social and political life
The Civil Wars
Wales c1700
Changes during the Industrial Revolution in Wales and Britain
Working Conditions – particularly the local industries of iron and coal
Year 9 Course Content
Life in the Industrial Towns and Valleys
Riots and Protest
Wales at the start of the C20
C20 Days that shook the World. Examples include events such as Titanic, the Battle of the Somme, the relief of Belson – the Holocaust – Genocide, Hiroshima – the Atomic Bomb, Assassination of Kennedy, Terrorism – 9/11
Homework
The Department believes that the regular setting of homework assists in the furthering of the partnership between school and home. It encourages the consolidation of work undertaken in the classroom and the pupils to promote self discipline and develop good habits and skills.
In History, pupils are set homework once a fortnight and staff endeavour to set a wide range of meaningful tasks. These could include:-
- written exercises to show understanding of concepts
- copying a map/diagram
- finding out the meaning of words/phrases
- completion of exercises begun in class
- researching a topic in advance of a lesson using dept. library, school library or public library or ICT
- examination of primary/secondary sources
- a piece of reading
- part of an extended project/report
- preparing for an assessment
Such exercises should take about 20/25 minutes to complete in Years 7 & 8 rising to 35/40 minutes in Year 9.
Support for your children
You can best support your child by ensuring that attendance is good. Keep a check on exercise books as comments from staff will indicate areas worthy of praise and will highlight any issues or areas of concern. Check homework has been done and encourage revision for assessments when given.
