Why is History important?
History is important because it helps pupils to understand and interpret the past, and therefore, the present.
Through history, pupils develop a deeper cross-cultural awareness and understanding of their own and others’ heritage, through looking at evidence and asking and answering questions.
In history, we can analyse successes and failures, which, in turn, teaches us to learn from our mistakes.
When is History taught?
History is taught through thematic units. The Satellite View maps out which thematic units feature this subject and clearly shows the objectives taught.
How is History taught?
History is taught through a combination of subject knowledge, historical skills, enquiry and fieldwork. Learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom.
What do we learn about in History?
We learn about the following:-
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Old Things The Ancient Greeks The Inuits Roman Empire and Invasions The Saxons The Vikings The Mayans The Benin Apartheid / Anti-Semitism Discovery of America / Native Americans |
Famous historical figures Broadcasting Religions Democracy Extinction Animation Inventors e.g. Thomas Edison Technology e.g. the Internet and World Wide Web Significant local history figures / events |
Who do we learn about in History?
We learn about the following individuals:-
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Thomas Edison Pocahontas Queen Elizabeth II Queen Victoria Ada Lovelace Mary Anning Elizabeth Blackwell Walt Disney Roman Emperors and rulers |
Ragnar Lothbrok Harold Godwinson Martin Luther-King Nelson Mandela Rosa Parks Various World Leaders Tim Berners-Lee John Logie Baird Steve Jobs Winston Churchill |
How do we assess and monitor History?
Weekly Knowledge Wheel Questions
Kahoot Quizzes
Pupil ‘Book Studies’