Eachraidh

S1

Your broad general education in History in S1 & S2 will help you to develop the following skills and knowledge:

Skills

. Evaluating a variety of historical sources including primary and secondary sources

. Studying and interpreting historical texts.

. Develop literacy skills

. Investigate and come to conclusions regarding historical issues such as investigating Assassinations in the Twentieth Century and Hitler and The Nazis

Knowledge

S1

Scotland’s First People
Who were The Picts?
Why did The Romans build walls?
Ancient Athens
The Middle Ages and The Black Death
Pre Christian Europe

S2

Your broad general education in History in S1 & S2 will help you to develop the following skills and knowledge:

Skills

. Evaluating a variety of historical sources including primary and secondary sources

. Studying and interpreting historical texts.

. Develop literacy skills

. Investigate and come to conclusions regarding historical issues such as investigating Assassinations in the Twentieth Century and Hitler and The Nazis

Knowledge

S2

The Wars of Independence
Why did Scotland unite with England in 1707 ?
Local History Investigation -The Lewis Land Riots
Assassinations in The Twentieth Century
The Rise and Fall of the Nazis Party in Germany 1918-1945

S3

Your broad general education in History in S3 will help you to develop the following skills and knowledge:

Skills

. Evaluating a variety of historical sources including primary and secondary sources

. Studying and interpreting historical texts.

. Develop literacy skills

. Investigate and come to conclusions regarding historical issues such as investigating the immigration of Irish people to Scotland in the C19th and their impact on Scottish society.

Knowledge

.The social, political, and economic impact of the Industrial Revolution on C19th Scotland

. the immigration of Irish people to Scotland in the C19th and their impact on Scottish society

.The effect and reasons for Scottish emigration in the C19th

.The Rise and Fall of the Nazis Party in Germany 1918-1945

.The global impact of World War One 1914-1918

National 4 & 5

Depending on your progress, S4 you will take either National 4 or 5 courses.

In these course you will further develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of History by studying the following units:

Historical Study: Scottish- this unit will include the development of techniques to use , interpret and evaluate sources to assess their usefulness and purpose. A study of Later Modern Scottish history.
Historical Study: British- this unit will include the development of techniques to, explain and present information, drawing conclusions about historical themes and events. A study of Later Modern British history
Historical Study: European and World- this unit will include the development of techniques to, compare differing historical viewpoints, taking into account their content and context. A study of Later Modern European and World history
Added Value Unit: At National 4 students will apply the knowledge and skills acquired to produce a project on one of the topics studied in the course.

Possible career paths

Apart from providing a life-long recreational interest, History is a subject which develops skills that are particularly relevant to careers such as Law, Journalism, Local Government, Broadcasting, Teaching and Social Work as well as Archaeology, and museum and Archive work.

National 4

Why study this course?

History lends itself to the development of literacy skills, particularly reading comprehension and analytical writing. In this course the learner will develop an understanding of key issues and events related to Scotland, Britain and the wider world. These skills lead to progression on to National 5 and Higher courses.

Course Structure

The Course entails 3 areas of study:

Scottish History: The Era of the Great War, 1910-1928

· Scots on the Western Front

· The Impact of War on Society and Culture

· The Impact of War on Industry and the Economy

· The Impact of War on Politics

British History: The Atlantic Slave Trade, 1770-1807

· The Triangular Trade

· Britain and the Caribbean

· The Captive’s Experience and Slave Resistance

· The Abolitionist Campaigns

European and World History: Free at Last? Civil Rights in The USA ,1918-1968

· The “Open Door” Policy and Immigration , to 1928

· “Separate but Equal”, to 1945

· Civil Rights Campaign, to 1968

· The Ghettos and African American Radicalism

There are a wide variety of approaches used in teaching this course, including debates, independent reading linked to class discussions, and guided question and answer tasks. This process will give a sound grasp of the knowledge and understanding related to these topics, and aids the development of sound analytical skills through looking at a variety of sources.

Course Assessment

All 3 areas of study are internally assessed. The learner will be fully prepared for this through ongoing question practice as the course progresses. There is also an Added Value Investigation as part of the course requirement. In this, the learner will choose their own question, research this topic and present their findings in a chosen medium, such as PowerPoint, essay, portfolio, report or presentation.

Gaelic Medium Option

Eachdraidh (History) is available as a Gaelic Medium option.

Pupils in Gaelic Medium Education are encouraged to study subjects through Gaelic in order for their Gaelic skills to continue to develop. There are increasing career opportunities for people with good Gaelic skills. Studying History through the medium of Gaelic would be a good option for anyone wanting to pursue a career where Gaelic is an essential or desirable skill.

National 5

Course Description

History lends itself to the development of literacy skills, particularly reading comprehension and analytical writing. In this course the learner will develop an understanding of key issues and events related to Scotland, Britain and the wider world. These skills lead to progression on to Higher and Advanced Higher courses.

Course Structure

The Course entails 3 areas of study:

Scottish History: The Era of the Great War, 1910-1928

· Scots on the Western Front

· The Impact of War on Society and Culture

· The Impact of War on Industry and the Economy

· The Impact of War on Politics

British History: The Atlantic Slave Trade, 1770-1807

· The Triangular Trade

· Britain and the Caribbean

· The Captive’s Experience and Slave Resistance

· The Abolitionist Campaigns

European and World History: Free at Last? Civil Rights in The USA ,1918-1968

· The “Open Door” Policy and Immigration , to 1928

· “Separate but Equal”, to 1945

· Civil Rights Campaign, to 1968

· The Ghettos and African American Radicalism

There are a wide variety of approaches used in teaching this course, including debates, independent reading linked to class discussions, and guided question and answer tasks. This process will give an in-depth grasp on the knowledge and understanding related to these topics, and will aid the development of sound analytical skills through looking at a variety of sources. Improvement will be made in developing an analytical writing style with an introduction to transferable essay writing skills. Independent and systematic thinking skills are extended.

Course Assessment

The final examination is externally marked. You will be fully prepared for this through ongoing assessment as the course progresses. There is also an Added Value Investigation as part of the course requirement. In this, the learner will choose their own question, research this topic and present their findings, most likely in an essay, or extended response format.

Gaelic Medium Option

Eachdraidh (History) is available as a Gaelic Medium option. Pupils in Gaelic Medium Education are encouraged to study subjects through Gaelic in order for their Gaelic skills to continue to develop.

There are increasing career opportunities for people with good Gaelic skills.

Studying History through Gaelic would be good option for anyone wanting to pursue a career where Gaelic is an essential or desirable skill.