History
Year 7
Half Term 1
Invaders and Settlers
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In Year 7 pupils receive two history lessons per week delivered by a subject specialist. In half term 1 pupils begin to uncover Britain’s rich, Ancient and Medieval past. In this topic students will discover how the Romans invaded Britain and the legacy which they left begin. Students follow a chronological narrative to explore Medieval life in Britain, culminating with the Norman Conquest of 1066.
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Students will study two major themes throughout this topic:
• British history before 1066
• The development of Church, state, and society in Medieval Britain 1066- 1400
This topic provides students with an opportunity to develop key historical skills using primary and secondary sources, as well as constructing arguments surrounding the causes and consequences of key historical events and individuals.
In history, students must demonstrate strong written communication and master the use of the following vocabulary.
• Chronology
• Invasion
• Conquest
• Control
• Power and Authority
• Religion
• Feudalism
• Cause and Consequence
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Regular discussions with your child around what they are currently studying in history.
Encouragement to engage with history homework to enhance your child’s knowledge and understanding.
Encouraging your child to read around the topics they are learning to gain a broader perspective of British history.
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Half Term 2
Norman England
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In Year 7 pupils receive two history lessons per week delivered by a subject specialist. In half term 2 pupils begin to uncover how the Norman’s consolidated their rule over England and the significant changes they made to society in Britain. In this topic students will discover how the Normans controlled England from castle building to the feudal system. Alongside this pupil will uncover the importance of the church and religion in medieval society.
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Students will study one major theme throughout this topic:
• The development of Church, state, and society in Medieval Britain 1066- 1400
This topic provides students with an opportunity to develop key historical skills using primary and secondary sources, as well as constructing arguments surrounding the causes and consequences of key historical events and individuals.
In history students must demonstrate strong written communication and master the use of the following vocabulary.
• Chronology
• Rebellion
• Feudalism
• Control
• Power and Authority
• Religion
• Clergy
• Change and continuity
• Cause and Consequence
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Regular discussions with your child around what they are currently studying in history.
Encouragement to engage with history homework to enhance your child’s knowledge and understanding.
Encouraging your child to read around the topics they are learning to gain a broader perspective of British medieval history.
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‘Beyond the classroom’- Wider Reading : ‘Stormin’ Normans (Horrible Histories)
Half Term 3
Medieval Life and Society
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In Year 7 pupils receive two history lessons per week delivered by a subject specialist. In half term 3 pupils begin to uncover the significant changes to medieval society and the problems faced by medieval monarchs from disease to rebellion. In this topic students will discover how medieval monarchs dealt with challenges and the impact this had on medieval society in Britain. Students will learn about everyday life for medieval people, the role of the church in medieval society, and the important changes to life in the 13th and 14th century.
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Students will study one major theme throughout this topic:
• The development of Church, state, and society in Medieval Britain 1066- 1400
This topic provides students with an opportunity to develop key historical skills using primary and secondary sources, as well as constructing arguments surrounding the changes to medieval society in Britain.
In history students must demonstrate strong written communication and master the use of the following vocabulary.
• Chronology
• Monarchy
• Rebellion
• Church
• Power and Authority
• Disease
• Society
• Change and continuity
• Cause and Consequence
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Regular discussions with your child around what they are currently studying in history.
Encouragement to engage with history homework to enhance your child’s knowledge and understanding.
Encouraging your child to read around the topics they are learning to gain a broader perspective of British medieval history.
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Half Term 4
Tudors
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In Year 7 pupils receive two history lessons per week delivered by a subject specialist. In half term 4 pupils begin to uncover the importance of the Tudor dynasty from the rule of Henry VIII to Elizabeth I. In this topic students will discover the significant challenges Tudor monarchs faced such, as the Reformation and the Spanish Armada. Students will examine the impact Tudor rule had on society, culture, and Britain’s position in the wider world during the Renaissance.
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Students will study one major theme throughout this topic:
• The development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745
This topic provides students with an opportunity to develop key historical skills using primary and secondary sources, as well as constructing arguments surrounding the significance of Renaissance Britain.
In history students must demonstrate strong written communication and master the use of the following vocabulary.
• Religion
• Reformation
• Monarchy
• Religious Settlement
• Papacy
• Religion
• Renaissance
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Regular discussions with your child around what they are currently studying in history.
Encouragement to engage with history homework to enhance your child’s knowledge and understanding.
Encouraging your child to read around the topics they are learning to gain a broader perspective of British renaissance history.
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‘Beyond the classroom’- Wider Reading: ‘ The Queens Fool’ Ally Sherrick