S3 BGE History
Why do this course?
The course will provide pupils with the opportunity to develop thinking skills, collecting, processing, comparing and interpreting/evaluating information. There will be opportunities to use and develop skills in ICT.
Studying HISTORY will encourage you to develop important attitudes, including: : An open mind; Respect for the values, beliefs and cultures of others; Openness to new thinking and ideas; A sense of responsibility and global citizenship
What will you experience?
A wide range of teaching strategies are used with classes, such as thinking skills, direct teaching, paired and/or group work. Work in class is supported through the use of work guides, ICT and other digital media. Pupils will be involved in setting their own targets and evaluating their own as well as others progress. Pupils are expected to take on an early responsibility for their learning.
What will you learn?
The aim of this course is to provide pupils with a broad experience of social studies, providing coverage of the Level 4 experiences and outcomes. The three units we will study are:
Theme 1: Conflict and Resolution
World War One – The war to end all wars?
Long term causes of war.
Assassination at Sarajevo.
Trench Life.
Weapons of war.
Key battles.
The Home Front.
Peace making.
Theme 2: Russia 1900 – 1942
Life under the Tsar
Russian Revolutions
The Civil War
Life under Stalin
Theme 3: Pee, Poo and Puke
Cholera
Sewer systems.
Public Health Improvements
Effects of the Railway
Key Facts
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Homework
Homework will be set by the class teacher on a regular basis and may involve practice of skills, preparation for assessments or research assignments.
Assessment
Knowledge and skills will be assessed in different ways, depending on the topic being studied. This will include project work and assessed work/homework. Pupils will undertake peer evaluation of class work and use assessment to set achievable short-term targets.
Progression and Employment
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