History
Course overview – Year 7
Autumn Term
Spring Term
Summer Term
Pupils begin the year with a Unit of
work entitled ‘What is History’.
Britain 1066 – 1400 … continued
Britain 1066 – 1500 … continued
Pupils will study the major social,
Through this they are introduced to
economic and cultural aspect of life in
the nature of the subject through the this period. Events such as
study of key skills.
The Great Plague and the Fire
Of London.
National Curriculum
Study Unit 1:
Norman Conquest
Pupils will study the development
of political power in Britain and
the changing relationship between
the crown and parliament between
1066 and 1381.
Pupils will study the causes and
significance of the Battle of Hastings
and the Norman Conquest of
Britain
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