history
What will I learn?
You will investigate the following intriguing areas of History:
Democracy and Dictatorship: Germany 1890-1945 including studies of Weimar and Nazi Germany.
Health and the People, c1000-present day. This is a 1000-year development study on Medicine and Surgery Through Time.
The Cold War in Asia 1950-1975 includes case studies of the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
A British Depth Study on the Norman Conquest including a site study.
How will I learn?
History at KS4 develops highly skilled Historians through rigorous, engaging and enquiry based learning. Guided through carefully chosen topics, Historians learn the key skills they need to explore significance, cause and consequence, change and continuity, and use of evidence to support their hypotheses. All lessons are carefully designed to incorporate the detailed subject knowledge required to be successful in the course and to develop their examination skills in extended writing. In all units studies learners will acquire depth of historical knowledge, develop their written communication and the ability to analyse both primary and secondary sources of information.
Who is the course for?
The course is open to everyone who enjoys learning about the past and wants to develop their understanding of the present. You have studied History in Cohort 7 and 8 and have a good idea of what to expect in the learning sessions. If you enjoy learning about the past and relish a challenge, then this course will be suitable for you.
History is a very popular subject at GCSE and A Level. The syllabus that we study will broaden your understanding of the world from c1000 to today. The skills that you will develop in analysing and interpreting evidence, using sources and creating persuasive arguments are all vital skills. History is a very rigorous subject and all work is extended essay writing, so take this into consideration when choosing this option.
What is the structure of the course?
The structure of the course has been outlined below with sample/questions/areas of study?
Cohort 9
Democracy and Dictatorship: Germany 1918 - 1945
What was Germany like under Kaiser Wilhelm II?
Was the Weimar republic doomed from the start?
What impact did the Treaty of Versailles have on Germany?
Why was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1933?
How did the Nazis control Germany 1933 – 1945?
Health and the People: c1000-present day.
What was ancient Medicine like?
Did Medicine go backwards during Medieval times?
Was the Renaissance a new start for Medicine?
Was there a revolution in Medicine during the Industrial Revolution?
A study of modern Medicine including comparing the Covid pandemic to past epidemics.
What factors have influenced the development of medicine and health over time?
Cohort 10
Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950-1975 The Cold War, Korea and Vietnam
How did the Cold War start?
Causes and Events of the Korean War
Causes and Events of the Vietnam War
Why did the USA withdraw from Vietnam?
Cohort 11
British Depth Study: Norman England c.1066-c.1100
Causes of the Norman Conquest
The events of 1066 including the Battle of Hastings
Maintaining and establishing control in England
Life in Norman England
The Norman Church and Monasticism
A Study of the Historic Environment (including a potential trip to a site of Norman history, such as a castle or cathedral)
How will I be assessed?
Learners will sit two exams. All work is extended essay writing, so take this in to consideration when choosing this option. We are studying AQA GCSE History 8145.
Paper One – Democracy and Dictatorship: Germany 1890-1945 and Conflict and Tension in Asia 1950-1975.
Paper Two – Health and the People and Norman England.
What courses/employment could I progress to at the end of the course?
Parents, 6th Form recruiters, colleges, universities and employers regard History as a challenging and worthwhile subject. It will, obviously, allow you to continue with History at A Level and beyond. History is the most common subject amongst lawyers and barristers, due to the skills you use with sources and evidence. It is also very useful for a variety of careers including the media, banking, libraries, teaching, civil service and journalism to name but a few!
Who do I contact for further information?
Mrs Sorapure, Subject Leader for History (rsorapure@honywoodschool.com)