The Roman Empire
Evidence Students will be introduced to the types of evidence that exist in Roman history and some of the problems when trying to find out about the past.
Development of Romewill allow students to explore how Rome grew from a small city state to a mighty imperial power.
The Roman Army will give the students an insight into the Roman way of life. The students will begin to analyse information in primary sources and assess its usefulness. At this point students will.
Government of Rome Students will develop an understanding of how Rome was governed and how that government changed during the ‘Roman Period’.
PompeiiThe students will gain an appreciation of the value of Pompeii as a source of information
For historians studying the Roman period. / Reliability and usefulness of sources students will assess the reliability and usefulness of contemporary sources.
Roman way of life gives students an insight into the Roman way of life. The students will be introduced to the concept of differing historical sources. The students will begin to extract and organise relevant information and use it to support written answers.
The Roman Occupation of Britain students will learn about the importance of the Roman occupation and investigate: Caesar’s invasion, Claudius, Roman roads, Boudica’s revolt and Hadrian’s Wall.
End of the Roman Empire The students will learn why the Roman Empire came to an end. / Medieval Realms
Norman invasion of England 1066 the students will examine the back ground to the invasion and the invasion itself. The students will make further deductions from the evidence (e.g. Bayeux Tapestry) and communicate this in extended writing.
William’s conquest of England an examination of how William gains control of England.
Feudal System will give students the chance to understand the social structure of Medieval England and to appreciate the attitudes and values of Medieval Society as epitomised in the oath of Fealty.
Religion in the Middle Ages to understand the importance of religion in the Middle Ages and examining Medieval concepts of Heaven and Hell. / The Power of the Crown will involve the students enable the students to understand the more difficult ideas and concepts connected with the development of the Crown in Medieval Ages.
Much of this study will focus on the reign of Henry II and an examination of Thomas Becket.
The English in Ireland, Wales and Scotland the class will investigate (possible group activity with each representing a country) this can then be role played and encourage extended writing.
The Cuxham Story through this study the students will find out what life was like in a typical Medieval village. This study will also incorporate a study of the Black Death and how this affects village life. / Medieval Towns this will involve students conducting their own research from the evidence and to draw conclusions from that evidence. This will involve looking at what they would have found in the town and different standards of living.
History trip to reinforce knowledge of Romans or Medieval Realms. Past trips have included FishbourneRomanPalace.
The Peasants Revolt this will involve the students in writing out a play and will be conducted in groups. The purpose of the play is to explore the causes, events and consequences of the Peasant Revolt. Writing the play is a vehicle for historical enquiry which is intended to be enjoyable and motivating.
Revision for Summer Examinations / Summer Examination
The Hundred Years’ War students will examine the main events
The wars of the Roses: York v Lancaster students will complete a brief investigation into the main events.
Richard III An investigation into his reign and this will involve students gathering information from the sources (historical enquiry) and looking at interpretations.
Planning Grid Subject:History Year: 7