History

Studying the past informs us about the challenges of the present.

History Curriculum Intent

The History curriculum gives pupils a clear, chronological understanding of the past while developing the skills needed to think and work like historians. From the Vikings to the modern world, pupils study a wide range of civilisations, societies and themes that help them understand how history has shaped the world today.

Our curriculum is knowledge-rich and carefully sequenced so pupils build and deepen their understanding over time. We teach both substantive knowledge (historical content) and disciplinary knowledge (the skills historians use), ensuring these develop from KS3 into KS4.

To support strong historical learning, we focus on four key skills:

• Inference – using evidence to reach justified conclusions
• Analysis – questioning and comparing sources and interpretations
• Explanation – using concepts such as cause, change and significance
• Argumentative Writing – forming balanced, evidence-based historical judgements

Our aim is for pupils to leave The Marvell College as confident, thoughtful and historically literate young people, equipped with strong analytical skills for further study and life beyond school.

Links.

More details of our curriculum plan for History can be found by clicking on the link below.

Link to GCSE History Cambridge OCR B (Schools History Project)

https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/history-b-schools-history-project-j411-from-2016/

Link to Oak Academy lessons

https://continuityoak.org.uk/lessons#

https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-3/subjects/history

Link to BBC Bitesize resources

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zqkrbk7