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Year 9

Year 9 History Unit 1

Unit of Work: What was important about the period 1500-1700

Timescale: September-October

Year: 2009/10

Description of Unit: This unit focuses on teaching the historical term significance and why some events in the past are considered more significant than others. The pupils will begin by compiling simple criteria to judge the importance of events in the recent past and then move on to investigating how historians make judgements about significant events in the period 1500-1600. the unit will focus on the key elements of Cultural Understanding and Media Awareness. It will develop knowledge and understanding of turning points in history and pupils’ ability to make sensitive, informed and balanced responses. It can help make history relevant to the pupils by making connections between these skills and the world of work.
Learning Objective:
Knowledge, Understanding and Skills Young people should have the opportunities to investigate how history has affected their personal identity, culture and lifestyle e.g. how their religion, nationality, traditions and culture have been shaped by significant events from the Renaissance period. Historical skills: o Chronological awareness o Historical significance Key Questions: o What is important to me? o How do I decide what is important? o How do historians decide what is significant? o Henry VIII – why was he significant? o What was significant about eh period 1500-1700?	Key Elements Personal Understanding Media Awareness	Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities Major Focus: o Managing Information: Selecting and creating the criteria for a significant event Lesser Focus: o Thinking Skills: Justifying opinions, reaching agreement within a group o Working with Others: Taking turns, sharing and cooperating Cross-Curricular Skills: o Communication: Talking and Listening o Use of Mathematics: Data Handling o ICT
Learning Outcomes By the end of this unit pupils will be able to: o To make connections between historical period, event and turning points o To research and manage information effectively to investigate the historical significance of certain events using ICT, Mathematics and Communication o Show understanding of the process of reaching a well reasoned judgement o Communicate effectively in oral format showing clear awareness, sense of audience and purpose		Links to other Learning Areas English R.E. Geography Science Art Technology and Design

Year 9 History Unit 2

Unit of Work: Political and Religious Conflict – ‘King Billy’ and its impact today

Timescale: October-January

Year: 2009/10

Description of Unit: In this unit pupils will examine the legacy of the Williamite wars on Northern Ireland. They will address the key elements of personal and mutual understanding, media awareness and citizenship.
Learning Objective:
Knowledge, Understanding and Skills Pupils will consider the impact of the Williamite wars on Ireland in the 17^th century to the present day and will evaluate differing interpretations. Through this they will be able to challenge the stereotypical viewpoints and make reasoned judgements.	Key Elements Personal Understanding Mutual Understanding Citizenship Media Awareness	Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities Major Focus: o Being Creative: Making connections between historical periods Lesser Focus: o Thinking Skills o Problem Solving
Learning Outcomes By the end of this unit pupils will be able to: o Research, manage and evaluate a range of sources o Develop critical analysis and identify bias and propaganda o Work effectively on their own and with others o Use ICT and Mathematics when appropriate		Links to other Learning Areas Citizenship Art & Design English

Year 9 History Unit 3

Unit of Work: The Reformation

Timescale: January-February

Year: 2009/10

Description of Unit: This unit focuses on the Reformation of the Church and its impact on the world today. The Key elements of Personal and Mutual Understanding, Spiritual Awareness and Moral Character are central to this unit.
Learning Objective:
Knowledge, Understanding and Skills Pupils will investigate the causes and effects of the Reformation with particular reference to its impact on the world today. Historical skills: o Enquiry o Cause & Consequence Key Questions: o Why do we have Protestants and Catholics today? o Why did Protestantism emerge? o What were the consequences of the Reformation? o Why did Henry change the English Church to Protestant? o What was the impact of his decision at the time?	Key Elements Personal Understanding Mutual Understanding Moral Character Spiritual Awareness Citizenship	Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities Major Focus: o Working with Others: to come to conclusions, to listen to ideas, to give feedback Lesser Focus: o Managing Information: to sort and to classify information
Learning Outcomes By the end of this unit pupils will be able to: o Research and manage information effectively to investigate the Reformation, using Maths & ICT where appropriate o Work effectively with others		Links to other Learning Areas Religious Education Citizenship

Year 9 History Unit 4

Unit of Work: Case Study: Elizabeth’s Problems

Timescale: February-April

Year: 2009/10

Description of Unit: The focus of this unit is the effect religious conflict had on the reign of Elizabeth I. The pupils will investigate the rivalry between Elizabeth and Mary Queen of Scots and subsequently Phillip II. The unit will focus on different perspectives at the time. The key elements of personal and mutual understanding and media awareness are present in the unit.
Learning Objective:
Knowledge, Understanding and Skills Pupils will investigate political, economic and religious rivalry during Elizabeth’s reign and will use enquiry skills in order to make reasoned judgements.	Key Elements Personal Understanding Mutual Understanding Moral Character Personal Health	Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities Major Focus: o Thinking Skills o Problem Solving o Decision Making Lesser Focus: o Managing Information
Learning Outcomes By the end of this unit pupils will be able to: o Show deeper historical understanding through thinking critically and developing reasoned judgements, using Mathematics and ICT where appropriate o Communicate effectively in ICT and Mathematical formats, orally, visually and in written form		Links to other Learning Areas Geography Technology & Design Art & Design

Year 9 History Unit 5

Unit of Work: The Plantation & Religious Conflict in Ireland in the mid 17^th Century

Timescale: April-June

Year: 2009/10

Description of Unit: The focus for this unit is the impact of the Ulster Plantation on life today in Northern Ireland. The pupils will also investigate how history has been used to present stereotypical images in Northern Ireland.
Learning Objective:
Knowledge, Understanding and Skills Pupils will have the opportunity to investigate the Plantation of Ulster and its impact, particularly on Northern Ireland today. Pupils will develop enquiry skills and be able to challenge stereotypical viewpoints.	Key Elements Personal Understanding Mutual Understanding Citizenship Media Awareness Ethical Awareness	Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities Major Focus: o Being Creative Lesser Focus: o Managing Information
Learning Outcomes By the end of this unit pupils will be able to: o Communicate ideas effectively and for a set audience using ICT o Work together effectively o Analyse and evaluate source material in order to make reasoned judgements		Links to other Learning Areas Citizenship Geography Religious Education English

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