S1 History

What will I learn?

Join us on an amazing journey through time as we explore some of the defining moments in History. We will uncover the dark and mysterious world of the Celts as they battle against the might of the Roman Empire in the ‘Romans versus the Celts’. We will discover the events of the ‘Wars of Independence’, as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce of Scotland take on Edward I of England in a fight for survival. Finally, we will navigate a fascinating period of terrible disease, crazy cures, medical discoveries and grave robbing in ‘Medicine Through Time’. 

What skills will I develop?

Myth buster: History is not about remembering dates and the names of obscure kings! It’s about exploring the reasons behind the actions of our ancestors to gain an understanding of our own place in the world. To be able to take on this amazing task, we will develop a range of skills.  Self-management through leading our own investigation into what the Romans did for us.  Communication skills by debating about the actions of key figures in History.  We will grow to be resilient learners as we navigate our way through a series of challenging activities to push our learning to the limits. Will we expand our digital literacy through a variety of ICT activities. We will develop our problem solving skills by uncovering the grizzly story of Burke and Hare by working out what happened and why. Finally, we will fine tune our teamwork skills, as we look to find a cure for the Black Death! 

How will I know I am progressing?

We regularly review our day to day learning and consider our next steps in our learning journey.

Occasionally, we will pull our learning together in an exciting assessment task. This could be creating a presentation piece or a storyboard.  You will get feedback on your work, either through teacher marking or peer marking to understand our progress and next steps to success. 

What type of homework will I get?

We believe that homework should be about expanding your understanding of History. As a result, you should find that any History homework will be fun to complete and take you on a journey of discovery. For example, we could ask you to investigate your family history; find primary sources in your own home; or even research a famous twist in History and take part in a Jamboard discussion on Google Classroom. 

Useful tips/Resources

History is so fascinating because literally everything, anything and everyone has a story to tell.  Pick a family member and research their history. Watch films and TV (Horrible Histories is a must) and see what you can bring to class discussion.  We love learning new facts and stories too!