Why do we learn history?
History Curriculum Intent
Pupils leave Ark Victoria with a coherent, chronological understanding of changes and events that have shaped both British and world history. They discuss key concepts such as cause & consequence, similarity & difference change & continuity and historical significance with confidence, and can identify these ideas in the writing of historians. When studying past events, pupils are curious, and critically analyse connections, contrasts and trends over time to make sense of our world. They communicate using the academic language of historians, and they demonstrate disciplinary skills, such as analysing and evaluating historical sources to form their own opinions of the past and challenge the interpretations of others. Pupils at Ark Victoria develop a sense of their identity as local, national, and global citizens through their study of history. They appreciate the complexity of people's lives, the process of change, and the diversity of societies, resulting in them becoming respectful world citizens.
Reception
Autumn 1 & 2 | |
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The Timeline All about me Living in Birmingham The Seasons Bonfire Night |
Spring 1 & 2 | |
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Festivals – Chinese New Year, Valentines day, Pancake day, Easter |
Summer 1 & 2 | |
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Dinosaurs Pirates |
Year 1
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Our school | How has our school changed in the last 100 years? |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Where do I live? | How has the authority of monarchs changed over time? |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Brazil | Toys |
Year 2
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Why should we remember Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole? | Oceans and continents |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Why do we remember the Titanic? | Australia |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Why did London Change so much in 1666? | The seaside |
Year 3
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Settlements and land use | What can “Cheddar Man” and the “Amesbury Archer” tell us about prehistoric Britain? |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Rivers and mountains |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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How do we know religion was important in Ancient Egypt? |
How do we know Mansa Musa was a significant individual? How has ancient Greece influenced the modern world? |
Year 4
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Greece intro | How has ancient Greece influenced the modern world? |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Trade links | Why was the Roman conquest of Britain successful? |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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What does the Treaty of Wedmore tell us about England in 880? | Why was Henry VIII a significant monarch British history? |
Year 5
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Brazil | How did the Industrial Revolution change Small Heath? C |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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What did Women campaign for in the early 20th Century? | Why are some achievements hidden in history? |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Why was WW1 such a deadly war? | Weather |
Year 6
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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How did WW2 affect everyone on the home front? | Why did the Holocaust happen? |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Climate Change | Why have historians changed their opinions of 1857? |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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How Similar were the bus boycotts of Montgomery and Bristol? | Volcanoes and Earthquakes |
Year 7
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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How did early invaders change England | Why was Christianity the main religion of Medieval Europe (1000) |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Why did Baghdad become a centre of Learning | How much did the Normans change England |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Were all empires the same | How did Britain begin to build an Empire |
Year 8
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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How did Medieval Kings lose their power |
How did the early modern English Monarchs leave their mark (Who left the biggest mark) |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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How did freedom and rights develop from the 17th century to the 20th century | What were the cause and consequences of the French Revolution |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Were the abolitionists the real reason for the abolition of the Slave trade | Did Life improve for African Americans following abolition in the USA |
Year 9
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Why did WW1 break out in 1914 | How did the revolution in Russia develop (Up to 1923) |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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How did the events 1919-1939 lead to a second world war | What was the impact of Antisemitism in the 20th century |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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How did the African American fight for civil rights influence other social groups to fight for their rights |
What were the consequences of WW2 for Britain |
Year 10
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Weimar and Nazi Germany | Weimar and Nazi Germany |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Weimar and Nazi Germany | Super power relations and the cold war |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Super power relations and the cold war | Super power relations and the cold war |
Year 11
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Medicine in Britain | Medicine in Britain |
Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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Medicine in Britain | Medicine in Britain |
Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Revision/exams | Revision/exams |