History

History at Key Stage 3
In Year 7 History is taught in integrated humanities lessons alongside Geography and Religious Education. Students work individually, in pairs and in groups on a variety of themed topics like Beginnings and Disasters.
In years 8 and 9 students investigate Modern World topics like World War 1 and World War 2 and also the issues of the wider world like Slavery, 19th Century Living Conditions and the French Revolution.
History at Key Stage 4
Students taking GCSE History will follow the new AQA specification B. They study the social, emotional and economical impacts of war on both Europe and the wider world. They will begin to question the decisions of History’s leaders and to offer alternatives. A controlled assessment unit provides students with an opportunity to showcase their own knowledge and to pursue particular areas of interest.
At Palatine the History department believes it prepares pupils for the future, equipping them with knowledge and skills that are prized in adult life, enhancing employability and developing an ability to take part in a democratic and multi-cultural society.
