History (up to GCSE)
History GCSE is a good academic subject to have as part of a range of qualifications because it is universally recognised and accepted for a wide range of jobs or further education courses. This is because History teaches core skills such as interpretation, analysis, and evaluation as well as an understanding of the past, which of course, shapes our future.
Ms O'Sullivan, Teacher of History
Subject Vision
In History, pupils are taken on an adventure through time from Romans to the present day. We provide a progressive a curriculum that benefits the whole person, allowing them to investigate the past by building on their prior knowledge. Pupils’ curiosity is stimulated by asking questions about causes and consequences of events.
They have the opportunity to engage with evidence and arguments about the past that stretch and challenge their preconceived ideas about the world.
Independence is promoted through research and group work which allows for pupils to reach their own conclusions about the past and help them to appreciate the local and global communities of which they are a part. In this supportive environment pupils are encouraged to build resilience.
Staff
Homework
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Our Learning Journey
GCSE Subject information - KS4
Course Content
History pupils at St George’s study the AQA course
The first paper will cover the following topics:
Germany, 1890–1945: Democracy and dictatorship
- Germany and the growth of democracy
- Germany and the Depression
- The experiences of Germans under the Nazis
Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945–1972
- The origins of the Cold War
- The development of the Cold War
- Transformation of the Cold War
The second paper will cover the following topics:
Britain: Health and the people: c1000 to the present day
- Medicine stands still
- The beginnings of change
- A revolution in medicine
- Modern medicine
Elizabethan England, c1568–1603
- Elizabeth’s court and parliament
- Life in Elizabethan times
- Troubles at home and abroad
- The historic environment of Elizabethan England
How the course is assessed
Pupils study four topics, which are assessed in two 2 hour exams at the end of year 11.
Where Next?
Pupils who study GCSE History often choose to continue to study it at A Level, or use it as a stepping-stone to other similar subjects like Government and Politics or Law.
Job Opportunities
Studying History can lead to a whole host of exciting career options, including Journalism, Law, Business, Politics, Archaeology, Marketing, Teaching, Banking and Acting.
GCSE Revision Information - KS4
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| We follow the AQA syllabus. A highly recommended resource is the BBC Teach YouTube channel which has many videos suitable for the Germany and Health units. Click Here There are currently two revision guides are available from finance. The CGP guide is £3.25 and contains revision notes on Germany, Health and Elizabeth, but not the Cold War. The Hodder Guide is £7.50 and contains revision notes and tips on all four units. It also has a link to a revision site that has quick quizzes and example answers to exam questions. The final place to find revision resources is the student area of the school SharePoint. Here you will find a range of different activities to stretch and challenge you. We recommend BBC Bitesize - History |
| Personal Learning Checklist - Paper 1 | Personal Learning Checklist - Paper 2 |
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| Example Exam Questions/Model Answers - Paper 1 | Example Exam Questions/Model Answers - Paper 2 |
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| Paper 1 - Question Papers and Example answers | Paper 2 - Questions Papers and Example Answers |
| Revision Materials/Sharepoint |
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| Pupils must log in with their username as their usual computer login followed by @st-georgescofe-thanet.kent.sch.uk (e.g. JSmith123@st-georgescofe-thanet.kent.sch.uk) and their usual password they use to log on to school laptops |
