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Year 8 History Curriculum

Key topics to be taught this year: 1500-1900

  Topic Further details about the topic
Autumn Term
1

The Religious Revolution 1533-1603

Pupils will learn about the religious changes and their impact that occurred across Europe and in England.

2

The English Revolution 1603-1689 & Medicine Through Time

Pupils will learn about the causes of the Civil War and its aftermath. Pupils will learn about the events of 1689 and the response of the Irish and Scottish people. Pupils will learn about the medical advancements that occur during this period.

Spring Term
1

The French Revolution

Pupils will learn about the causes, events and consequences of the French Revolution.

2

Industrial Revolution

Pupils will learn about the changes in industry and agriculture which occurred between 1750 and 1900 and evaluate the impact of these changes.

Summer Term
1

Industrial Revolution & Medicine Through Time

Pupils will learn about the changes in industry and agriculture which occurred between 1750 and 1900 and evaluate the impact of these changes.  Pupils will learn about the medical advancements that occur during this period.

2

The British Empire and Slave Trade

Pupils will learn about why Britain had an empire and will evaluate its impact. Pupils will learn about the reasons for the slave trade and why it was abolished.

Assessment

  Topic Type of Assessment
CAT 1

Why did the Civil War break out?

Causation essay
CAT 2 All topics studied in Year 8 Factual recall and extended writing

Main Resources

Resource Details Term
Text book Not applicable All
Recommended Reading

Cavaliers and Roundheads by Simon Adams

Horrible Histories: Slimy Stuarts

The Time Traveller’s Guide to Victorian London

Horrible Histories: The Vile Victorians

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Recommended Websites

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/11_16/site/history.shtml

http://www.kidspast.com

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Enrichment opportunities

Activity or trip Day and time or term

Trip to the Civil War Museum in Newark

 

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