History
Course overview – Year 9
Autumn Term
Britain 1750 – 1900 The development
of trade,colonization, industrialisation
Technology and its impact on the UK
and the wider World
Spring Term
20th Century- World
WW1- causes and consequences
Students will also look at how WW1
impacted on people living in Britain.
Summer Term
th
20 Century World
Students will look at a range of key
events and people in the 20th century.
For example students will look at
WW2, the holocaust, the Cold War,
the assassination of JFK and the Civil
Rights Movement in America in the
1950’s and 1960’s.
How to help
Always be prepared. Bring a pen, pencil, ruler and rubber to each lesson. A set of coloured pencils would also be
a great help, especially for drawing diagrams, sketches and cartoons.
Students who are in danger of not achieving their end of year target, will be asked to attend extra booster
sessions, to help improve their key skills.
Your child will be asked to structure paragraphs in a certain way, using PEEL. This could be practised at home.
P=Point
E=Evidence
E= Explain
L= Link
Finally … …
Make sure your child is writing down and completing all History homework Encourage your child’s enjoyment of
the subject!
Useful Links
BBC History – www.bbc.co.uk/history
Resources, timelines and links to a range of history sites and documentaries
History Learning Site – www.historylearningsite.co.uk
Covers a range of topics studied at Key Stage 3
History on the Net – www.historyonthenet.com
General history site with a range of topics and activities
National Archives – www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/
A more challenging site bringing history to life through award-winning online resources
Schools History – www.schoolhistory.co.uk
Online history revision, games, worksheets, quizzes and links
Spartacus Schoolnet – www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
British online encyclopaedia focussing on historical topics and geared toward students