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Mr A Henry (Head of Department), Miss LA Diffin

Departmental Aims

To stimulate an interest in and enthusiasm in the study of the past.
To acquire knowledge and understanding of human activity in the past, linking it, as appropriate with the present.
To learn about the major issues and events in the history of their own country and of the wider world and how these events may have influenced each other.
To develop subject specific skills -

-Evidence analysis and interpretation, critical use of historical sources.

-Change and continuity, progress and regress, cause and consequence, etc.

-Causation and motivation.

-Empathy and differentiation.

An Overview of Key Stage 3 Curriculum

YEAR	CORE UNITS	STUDY IN DEPTH	LOCAL STUDY	20^th CENTURY
YEAR 8	Normans and the medieval world	My Personal History
YEAR 9	Rivalry and Conflict	Rivalry and Conflict	Spanish Armada
YEAR 10	Union to Partition			The Great War

An Overview of Key Stage 4 Curriculum

GCSE History examines 20^th century world history in both a local and global context.

Students learn about relations between Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland; The Cold

War; and either Germany, Russia or the USA.

As the course charts the rise and fall of leaders, students develop an understanding of:

the impact of war on nations and economies;
how government and society can be rebuilt;
international relations;
social reforms; and
the spread of communism.

GCSE History challenges students to understand why certain events/actions took place and present logical conclusions of their findings.

Throughout the course, students gain an insight into the multi-faceted values, attitudes and perceptions that have shaped, and continue to shape, human behaviour. They learn how to analyse problems and formulate solutions as well as develop empathy and an understanding of today’s society. They also develop a host of transferable skills including critical thinking, planning and presenting information in a clear, concise and organised way. All of these attributes are highly sought after in the work place, making history students great employees.

Trips

Trips are organised in conjunction with St Patrick’s High School. These include;

· Site Visits to Carrickfergus Castle

· Site Visits to local castles in Co. Down

· Somme Centre

· Battlefields Trip

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