History at Abbeydale Grange School

Key Stage 3

Year 7

• History Evidence Mysteries
• The Romans
• Medieval Realms 1066 - 1485

Year 8

• The Making of the UK 1485 - 1715
• Black Peoples of America

Year 9

• Expansion, Trade and Industry
• First and Second World War

Key Stage 4

At Key stage 4 students follow the 'Schools History Project' GCSE course. The course comprises a development study (Medicine Through Time), a depth study (Britain, 1815 - 1851) and two coursework units on Richard Arkwright and the Industrial Revolution and The Cold War.

In the Medicine Section, students should expect to study medicine from the Middle Ages (Black Death and health care), the fight against disease and the impact of industrialisation, the role of modern day medicine and the role of key individuals such as Curie and Fleming.

Within the coursework units assessment is based on the contribution Richard Arkwright made to the textile revolution and the Cuban Missile Crisis and its role in the Cold War.

Assessment is 75% exam and 25% coursework.

Field Work

Recently the department received funding to enable more fieldwork to take place.  Year 7 pupils have visited Castleton and Ladybower reservoir.  Year 9 pupils are visiting Quarry Bank Mill.  A visit for Year 8 pupils is being prepared.