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History

History KS3 2019/20

Year Group

Autumn 2019/20

Spring 2019/20

Summer 2019/20

 

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Term 5

Term 6

7 KTu

 

The Stuarts and Tudors

Students will learn about the Tudors and the Stuarts.  Who the Kings and Queens were in the period and the battles of the time.  They will discuss about how religion affected the monarchy.

The Gun Powder Plot

In this unit Students will learn about the Houses of parliament, the government and how a group of men led by Guy Fawkes planned to blow up the houses of parliament.  They will also discuss if plan was actually a conspiracy theory. 

 

The Black Death

This term student’s will learn how the plague came to Britain and how it spread across the county.  Students will discuss how people died from the disease and how it was finally eradicated including the great fire of London.

7 ESt

 

The Gun Powder Plot

In this unit Students will learn about the Houses of parliament, the government and how a group of men led by Guy Fawkes planned to blow up the houses of parliament.  They will also discuss if plan was actually a conspiracy theory. 

The Black Death

This term student’s will learn how the plague came to Britain and how it spread across the county.  Students will discuss how people died from the disease and how it was finally eradicated including the great fire of London.

The Stuarts and Tudors

Students will learn about the Tudors and the Stuarts.  Who the Kings and Queens were in the period and the battles of the time.  They will discuss about how religion affected the monarchy.

8 CWa

 

World events and Women in the 20th Century

Students will gain insight into some of the famous women through History who have shaped the world including Florence Nightingale, Marie curie and Margaret Thatcher. They will also look at more recent historical events that have changed the world including 9/11 and Barrack Obama becoming president.

 

Industrial revolution

Students will examine the Industrial revolution.  They will learn how Britain changed between 1750 – 1900.  Students will learn which people were successful during the period and what working conditions were like.

 

Medicine through time

Students will look at how medicine as changed over time, including the finding of penicillin.  The ability to anaesthetise and the medical equipment and practices used throughout history.

8 TDa

 

Industrial revolution

Students will examine the Industrial revolution.  They will learn how Britain changed between 1750 – 1900.  Students will learn which people were successful during the period and what working conditions were like.

 

Medicine through time

Students will look at how medicine as changed over time, including the finding of penicillin.  The ability to anaesthetise and the medical equipment and practices used throughout history.

World events and Women in the 20th Century

Students will gain insight into some of the famous women through History who have shaped the world including Florence Nightingale, Marie curie and Margaret Thatcher. They will also look at more recent historical events that have changed the world including 9/11 and Barrack Obama becoming president.

 

9 EPe

WJEC

Looking at local History
Students will study an historical issue of local interest and importance for example the local coal pits

People and Protest 

Students will gain knowledge of the reasons why people sometimes resort to protest, the different methods used to protest and whether protest is ever successful.

Child Poverty and Exploitation

Students will learn about the rights of the child, the ways children can experience poverty and exploitation and the work of organisations that aim to protect children

9 ABi

WJEC

Child Poverty and Exploitation

Students will learn about the rights of the child, the ways children can experience poverty and exploitation and the work of organisations that aim to protect children

Looking at local History
Students will study an historical issue of local interest and importance for example the local coal pits

People and Protest 

Students will gain knowledge of the reasons why people sometimes resort to protest, the different methods used to protest and whether protest is ever successful.

Geography

Year Group

Autumn 2019/20

Spring 2019/20

Summer 2019/20

 

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Term 5

Term 6

7 KTu

 

Weather and Climate

Student’s will look at how climate change has affected the weather.  Students will look at how the weather forecast is predicted and created.  Students will also discuss how the changes are concerning scientists regarding future climate changes.

Changing Populations

Student’s will look at highly urbanised environments such as areas of India and china.  How sudden growth has changed the environment for plant and animals and the long-term effects of the world from over population of these areas.

Renewable Energy

Students will examine why we need renewable sources of energy and look at the different types of renewable energy being used such as solar and wind.

7 ESt

 

Renewable Energy

Students will examine why we need renewable sources of energy and look at the different types of renewable energy being used such as solar and wind.

Weather and Climate

Student’s will look at how climate change has affected the weather.  Students will look at how the weather forecast is predicted and created.  Students will also discuss how the changes are concerning scientists regarding future climate changes.

Changing Populations

Student’s will look at highly urbanised environments such as areas of India and china.  How sudden growth has changed the environment for plant and animals and the long-term effects of the world from over population of these areas.

8 CWa

 

Ethics of Food Production and the Consumer

Students will learn how know how the transport of food affects the environment, and how ethical retailing and consumer choices can help to reduce the impact of transport on the environment.

Fragile Environments

Students will learn to recognise the natural environment, to know that it is fragile, can be endangered and needs to be protected through actions of people, global organisations and governments

Earthquakes and Tsunamis

Students will learn to identify areas of the world that are affected by tectonic events (earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis) and know how people are affected by, and respond to the hazards posed by the tectonic events.

8 TDa

 

Earthquakes and Tsunamis

Students will learn to identify areas of the world that are affected by tectonic events (earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis) and know how people are affected by, and respond to the hazards posed by the tectonic events.

Ethics of Food Production and the Consumer

Students will learn how know how the transport of food affects the environment, and how ethical retailing and consumer choices can help to reduce the impact of transport on the environment.

Fragile Environments

Students will learn to recognise the natural environment, to know that it is fragile, can be endangered and needs to be protected through actions of people, global organisations and governments

9 EPe

WJEC

The Effects of Consumerism 

Students will learn about the production of consumer goods, the way in which it affects people particularly children and the organisations that aim to protect them.

Climate Change: Causes Effects and human responses 

Students will find out about the causes and effects of climate change and what individuals and the UK government can do to reduce risks posed by climate change. It looks at how the UK will meet its future energy needs in a more sustainable manner by developing and making more use of renewable energy sources.

Changing trends in tourism 

Students will learn about the features of tourism how and why tourism is changing and the need to make tourism more sustainable. 

 

9 ABi

WJEC

Climate Change: Causes Effects and human responses 

Students will find out about the causes and effects of climate change and what individuals and the UK government can do to reduce risks posed by climate change. It looks at how the UK will meet its future energy needs in a more sustainable manner by developing and making more use of renewable energy sources.

Changing trends in tourism 

Students will learn about the features of tourism how and why tourism is changing and the need to make tourism more sustainable. 

 

The Effects of Consumerism 

Students will learn about the production of consumer goods, the way in which it affects people particularly children and the organisations that aim to protect them.

 

Religious Education

Year Group

Autumn 2019/20

Spring 2019/20

Summer 2019/20

 

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Term 5

Term 6

7 KTu

Christian Beliefs

Students will learn about the beliefs and practices of Christians.  They will learn what the Holy Book is and the 10 commandments.  They will explore what praying means to Christians and examine the Christian festivals and events.

Humanism

This unit gives an overview of humanism. It examines the difference between religious and non-religious world views. It then focuses specifically on humanism, its origins, core beliefs and the meaning the Happy Human symbol. 

Hinduism

Students will examine the Hindu faith.  They will discuss the traditions of the faith, the beliefs and the teachings.  Students will examine the importance of the Hajj to the Hinduism faith.

7 ESt

Christian Beliefs

Students will learn about the beliefs and practices of Christians.  They will learn what the Holy Book is and the 10 commandments.  They will explore what praying means to Christians and examine the Christian festivals and events.

Humanism

This unit gives an overview of humanism. It examines the difference between religious and non-religious world views. It then focuses specifically on humanism, its origins, core beliefs and the meaning the Happy Human symbol. 

Hinduism

Students will examine the Hindu faith.  They will discuss the traditions of the faith, the beliefs and the teachings.  Students will examine the importance of the Hajj to the Hinduism faith.

8 CWa

Buddhism

Students will examine the Buddhists core beliefs, who Buddha is, what the path to enlightenment means and what Buddhists believe about Karma and reincarnation.

Sikhism

Students will this term learn about Sikhism values and commitments.  In this topic students will learn about who Sikhs believe in, the 5Ks and Guru Nanak.

Judaism

Students will learn about key aspects of the Jewish faith. They will work creatively to enhance their learning experience. They will find out where Judaism originated, about special places linked to Judaism and about key festivals in Jewish life. The children will also learn about symbols in Judaism, the Jewish holy book and the main beliefs held by Jews. 

 

8 SWi

Buddhism

Students will examine the Buddhists core beliefs, who Buddha is, what the path to enlightenment means and what Buddhists believe about Karma and reincarnation.

Sikhism

Students will this term learn about Sikhism values and commitments.  In this topic students will learn about who Sikhs believe in, the 5Ks and Guru Nanak.

Judaism

Students will learn about key aspects of the Jewish faith. They will work creatively to enhance their learning experience. They will find out where Judaism originated, about special places linked to Judaism and about key festivals in Jewish life. The children will also learn about symbols in Judaism, the Jewish holy book and the main beliefs held by Jews. 

 

9 EPe

WJEC

Important ceremonies in life and death 

Students will gain knowledge and understanding of how and why important ceremonies in life and death.
The ceremonies studied will be from two different religious traditions.

Religious initiation rites 

Students will be taught to gain knowledge and understanding of how and why religious initiation rites take place

9 ABi

WJEC

The work of religious charities

Students will be gain knowledge and understanding of the work of a religious charity

 

Famous followers of religion

Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the life and work of a famous follower of a religion

10 JCo

Edexel Pearson

Short Course A

The study of Christianity                                                                

      Beliefs and teachings (1.1 – 1.8)

YEAR 2: The study of Christianity                                                                

      Practices (2.1 – 2.8)

The study of Judaism

      Beliefs and teachings (1.1 – 1.8)

YEAR 2

The study of Judaism

      Practices (2.1 – 2.8)

10 COr

WJEC

The work of religious charities

Students will be gain knowledge and understanding of the work of a religious charity

 

Famous followers of religion

Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the life and work of a famous follower of a religion

11 PWi

Edexel Pearson A

The study of Christianity

      Beliefs and teachings (1.1 – 1.8) Practices (2.1 – 2.8)

The study of Judaism

      Beliefs and teachings (1.1 – 1.8)

      Practices (2.1 – 2.8)

SHORT COURSE A

EXAM

REVISION

11 APa

WJEC

Important ceremonies in life and death 

Students will gain knowledge and understanding of how and why important ceremonies in life and death.
The ceremonies studied will be from two different religious traditions.

Religious initiation rites 

Students will be taught to gain knowledge and understanding of how and why religious initiation rites take place