History

TOPIC 3: WESTERN AND ISLAMIC WORLD - MEDIEVAL EUROPE (C. AD 590 - C1500)

Rationale: In this unit students will develop an understanding of Western and Islamic world with a focus on Medieval Europe (c. AD 590 – c. 1500). They will explore the way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society. The dominance of the Catholic Church and its influence on society as well as significant developments such as changing relations between Islam and the West (including the Crusades) and cultural achievements including architecture, manuscripts and music. Students will develop their historical inquiry skills through researching the Black Death focusing on its causes, spread, symptoms, treatment and impacts on Medieval Society.  Through the research process, students will learn how to summarise information, select primary and secondary sources to use as evidence.  The development of extended response writing in history will be focussed on for their Assessment and students will complete an unseen question based on their research in class as their formal assessment. This task requires students to self regulate, reflect on their learning and apply the feedback provided to improve.