History

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Course Notes

There are two units in Year 9.

The first unit covers Great Britain from 1750 to 1900, highlighting the development of industrial Great Britain and the Empire. Economic and social aspects are dealt with and students are encouraged to evaluate the reasons for change in the period. Topics covered include the agricultural revolution, the slave trade, population growth and industrial expansion.

The second unit is entitled Great Britain in the Twentieth Century. The unit encourages students to locate Great Britain and its changing position throughout the twentieth century. Key events which have helped to shape the world that students now inhabit are studied, such as the First World War and the post war era.

Throughout the units students are encouraged to develop communication skills, both written and spoken and thinking skills, particularly reasoning and arguing consistently. All units encourage students to describe, select, compare and evaluate evidence.