KS3 Subject: History

What topics will you study in KS3 History?

• The Norman Conquest
• African Kingdoms: Benin and Mali
• The Crusades
• Religion in Tudor England
• The experiences of enslaved peoples
• The impact of the British Empire
• Local study: Migration to Brick Lane
• Black and British experience in the 20th century
• Global conflict in the 20th century
• The Holocaust
• Global protest movements in the 20th century

Do you have a reading list for this subject?

We encourage students to read “around” the subject by reading varied articles on historical issues, eras and ideas.

How will you be assessed during the course?

At KS3, students are assessed three times per year during the DPR assessment periods where they will sit assessment papers related to the topics outlined.

How can you help your child excel in this subject?

Visit places of historical interest including museums, art galleries, exhibitions. Encourage your child to read/watch the news regularly to keep abreast of contemporary issues which reinforce historical concepts. Discuss what your child is learning in lessons and ask them to explain their thoughts/ideas on the topic and check homework assignments on the school’s DPR Encourage your child to conduct independent research into the topic being studied in lessons.