KS3 Humanities
Course Outline
Students gain skills in using various forms of evidence, both primary and secondary and are able to use these make inferences and judgments about historical events. Pupils will learn how critical historical decisions influenced and changed lives, sometimes for better and sometimes for worse. Pupils will also learn how historical events helped to shape the political structure of a country and its identity. Importantly pupils studying this course will be asked how certain historical events have created a legacy and shaped their lives. Where possible we will study the local context (Waltham Forest and London) to increase relevance.
Geography studied for one term, will focus mainly on Human elements, exploring how phenomena such as migration, urbanisation and de-forestation affect lives either positively or negatively. We then take time to compare and contrast within a local context. Pupils will be actively encouraged to learn about people, traditions and cultures within different countries.
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Assessment and feedback
All students are given a base-line assessment in English on Entry. This will help the Humanities department to produce more individualised programs of study taking into consideration their competency in literacy. Each lesson will involve question and answer sessions to make dynamic formative assessments in addition to marking being undertaken after each lesson. It is absolutely imperative that you actively encourage your son/daughter to engage in dialogue with the class teacher and respond to comments made.
Formative Assessments
Guidance advice and next steps marking. Pupils are encouraged to respond using a purple pen after each lesson
Summative Assessments
End of topic test (5-10 questions).
Other forms of Assessment include:
- Role Play
- Starter questions
- Plenaries
- Peer marking
Feedback:
Student weekly outcome sheet:
- Differentiated target based questions
- Target setting
- Weekly learning objectives
How parents/carers can help:
- Encourage your son/daughter to watch documentaries and history/geography channels on TV
- Where possible visit places on historical and geographical interest in London. These are often easily accessible and free of charge
- Support school trips to places of history
- Encourage a curiosity in history and the world around them.
Links to online resources:
- BBC BiteSize Geography https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zk26n39
- BBC BiteSize History https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zk26n39
- Atlas Obscura (Great for exploring new places) https://www.atlasobscura.com/
- School History https://schoolhistory.co.uk/
- YouTube can provide some excellent resources for both Geography and History