History

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Course Notes

In Year 7 the students study two National Curriculum topics. An introductory unit called Imperial China and a longer study entitled Medieval Realms.

The first, Imperial China, is designed to bridge the gap between primary and secondary phases: it deliberately focuses upon a non-western civilisation to broaden the outlook students may have of History and to introduce them to an unfamiliar culture. The topic focuses upon physical remains initially and the concepts of civilisation, empire and government, religion, inventions and innovations, farming and warfare.

Medieval Realms is a study of the development of the English monarchy and society in the Middle Ages. Covering a long span of time, students will gain an understanding of the problems of government in the middle ages, the importance of religion and farming, the growth of towns and cities, warfare, heraldry and key political developments - the Peasants’ Revolt, Black Death, 100 years war and Magna Carta.