HISTORY
INTRODUCTION
Within the subject area of History we in St Kevin’s aim to foster an interest and enthusiasm within our pupils in the study of the past. Our pupils are given the opportunity to develop an understanding of the society they live in today and how it has been shaped physically, socially, politically and culturally.
They will have opportunities develop their knowledge of places and environments, as well as their understanding of how societies and cultures have progressed over different periods of time.
At all times we aim for our students to “Believe, Achieve, Succeed”.
KS3
Yearly Overview:
Year 8
What is History?
Who were the Normans?
Norman Conquest of England and the Battle of Hastings
William and Control – Castles.
Medieval Life.
The Normans in Ireland.
Year 9
The Reformation and the Break with Rome
Rivalry between England and Spain
Plantation of Ulster
Williamite Wars
Penal Laws
Year 10
Welcome to the 20th Century
Ireland Under the Union
Causes of Partition
Consequences of Partition
KS4
Choosing to study of GCSE History allows our students to develop skills that are transferable and highly valued by employers such as, managing, interpreting and evaluating information, time management and working with others.
The GCSE course is based on a study of major Twentieth Century events. Which include:
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Unit 1 Section A Modern World Studies in Depth: Life in Nazi Germany 1933-1945
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Unit 1 Section B Local Study: The Search for a Solution in Northern Irish Conflict 1965-1998
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Unit 2 Outline Study International Relations 1945- 2003
Exam Board: CCEA
Examination Series: Summer
Unit 1 Examination: 60% (1 hour 45 minute paper)
Unit 2 Examination 40% (1hour 15 minute paper)
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Yearly Overview
Year 11
Life in Nazi Germany 1933-1945
Change in Relations – Northern Ireland and its neighbours 1968-1998
Exam Skills and Techniques
Year 12
International Relations, 1945–2003.
Exam Skills and Techniques
KS5
Through a study of A’Level History students will :
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Build on their understanding of the past;
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Improve as effective learners, critical and reflective thinkers;
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Develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about the past,
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Carry out research and evaluate conclusions;
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Gain an understanding of the nature of interpretations based on available evidence;
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Make links and draw comparisons with and/or across different periods and aspects of the past
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Be able to argue a case and reaching substantiated judgements.
A Level Course Information:
The GCE specification has two levels: AS and A2. There are two units at each level.
The AS units make up 40% of the full A level qualification, and the A2 units make up 60%.
Students may take the AS qualification without progressing to A2.
To achieve the full A level qualification, students must complete both the AS and A2 units.
Exam Board: CCEA
Examination Series: Summer
AS Level Year 13
Unit AS 1: Historical Investigations and Historical Interpretations:
Germany 1918-1945 [1 hr 30 min examination paper 20% of A Level]
Unit 2 AS 2: Conflict and Change in Europe:
Italy 1871-1943 [1 hr 30 min examination paper 20% of A Level]
A2: Year 14
Unit 3 A2: Change Over Time
Unionism and Nationalism in Ireland 1800-1900 [1 hr 15 min examination paper 20% of A Level]
Unit 4: Historical Investigations and Interpretations
A2 Partition of Ireland 1900-1925 [2 hour 30 min external examination paper 40% of A Level]
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Year 13
Germany 1918-1945
Italy 1871-1943
Year 14
Unionism and Nationalism in Ireland 1800-1900
Partition of Ireland 1900-1925
Exam skills and techniques
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