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Anglophone, histoire-géo

6eme : History - Geography curriculum

Curriculum Outline

Year : 6eme

Topic : What is History ?

Case Study : N/A

Unit : 1

Purpose :

  • To introduce students to the key terminology and skills used in British History, as well as outlining the differences between National and International History teaching.
  • Arouse interest and curiosity
  • To develop research skills
  • To improve reading skills
  • To develop vocabulary
  • To develop writing skills : spelling, grammar and the organisation of ideas and paragraphs.
  • To organise notes and present work neatly.

Key questions :

  • What is History ?
  • Why is it important ?
  • What is Chronology ?
  • What different kinds of evidence are there ?
  • How do historians use evidence ?
  • What is Fact and Opinion ?
  • What is reliability ?

Key concepts and skills :

  • Chronology
  • Organisation
  • Sourcework
  • Inference

Common Assessment :

  • Key word test
  • Why did the Mary Rose sink ? Source based essay

Dernière modification le 13-10-08 par la Direction