History

At Trinity Christian School we believe that History is important as it teaches us about our heritage and culture, the motivation and actions of people in the past and where we fit into the scheme of things.

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Years 7-8:

Key Stage 3 History largely follows the National Curriculum, paying particular attention to Britain’s role throughout History. Topics include the Battle of Hastings, The Tudors, The Industrial Revolution and the World Wars.

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At Key Stage 3 students have 1 lesson a week. Lessons give students the opportunity to share their ideas and ask questions. They also learn key History skills such as inference, debating, essay writing and analysis.

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Students are assessed throughout the year in a variety of ways; through class work, homework, recall tests, self-assessment, and formal assessment pieces.

 

GCSE:

At Key Stage 4 our students find the GCSE course interesting, stimulating and a good basis for understanding issues in the news today. The course starts at the beginning of Year 9, which gives students an opportunity to trial the course before they choose their GCSE options.

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The Key Stage 4 course follows the AQA History GSCE (8145). Students complete topics on Germany 1890-1945 (Democracy and Dictatorship), Conflict and Tension 1918-1939, Britain (Health and the People) and Elizabethan England. The course culminates with 2 GCSE examinations totalling 100% of the mark taken at the end of Year 11.