KS3 Overview
The programme of study follows a chronological pattern starting with the Norman Conquest in Year 7 and progressing to the 1960s in Year 9. In Year 7 the main theme is Medieval England followed by the Tudors. In Year 8 the topics covered are Britain and the Monarchy from 1603 – 1837, The reign of Victoria, the British Empire and Slavery and in term three, The First World War. In Year 9 the students follow a course on Twentieth Century World History including the Second World War, Black Civil Rights in the USA and the Suffragettes. We then begin the GCSE course studying the Reigns of Richard and John 1189-1216.
Building on KS2 and preparing for KS4…
Builds upon the pre 1066 work completed in Primary school.
Builds upon the source analysis and writing skills from KS2.
Access to KS4 by developing source analysis, extended writing through PETAL paragraphs and understanding how and why interpretations differ.
KS3 Assessment
Check students work, recall and remember, use of white boards, think pair share, discussion, questioning, hot seat etc
Adaptive teaching and many different activities to suit all learning styles
There are 3 core assessment pieces per year at Key Stage 3. Feedback sheets are given which include the mark scheme and written comments. . Verbal feedback is given during lessons for each assessment. Students are given time develop their knowledge and skills in response to this feedback.
KS3 Content
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Y7 Content Autumn |
Historical Skills , Medieval England 1066 1485. |
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Y7 Content Spring |
Medieval England 1066 1485. Tudors 1485 - 1603. |
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Y7 Content Summer |
Tudors 1485 - 1603. |
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Y8 Content Autumn |
Stuarts and Hanoverians. |
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Y8 Content Spring |
Victorian period and British Empire / Slavery. |
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Y8 Content Summer |
World War I. |
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Y9 Content Autumn |
WWII and aspects of 20th Century History. |
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Y9 Content Spring |
Richard and John 1189-1216 GCSE course. |
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Y9 Content Summer |
Richard and John 1189-1216 GCSE course. |