History

“History is not a burden on the memory, but an illumination of the soul.” Lord Acton

History at Hendon School endeavours to develop students’ critical thinking skills by taking them on a journey through time to discover about past people and societies. It does so through engaging lessons that are characterised by discussions and debate. Students are taught to analyse historical sources use a variety of accessible learning activities that develop students’ knowledge and understanding, as well as developing essential transferable skills. 

Students have 3 lessons a weeks

Exam board: Edexcel Specification A (www.edexcel.com)

The GCSE History course offers a fascinating insight into some of the most exciting and controversial historical issues and developments in 20th century British, European, American and world history. The AQA GCSE content comprises of four elements: one period study, one thematic study, one wider world study, and one British Depth study which includes a historic environment.  A range of thought-provoking issues which students enjoy learning about include Nazi Germany, Elizabethan England, the tension in Asia during the Cold War which led to conflict in Korea and Vietnam between 1950 and 1975, and the development of health and medicine from c.1000 to the present

Assessment criteria

Paper 1: Understanding the Modern World:  

• Written Exam: 2 Hours 

• 84 Marks (Including 4 marks for punctuation and grammar) 

• 50% of the GCSE.  

Paper 2: Shaping the Nation  

• Written Exam: 2 Hours  

• 84 marks (including 4 for spelling, punctuation and grammar).  

  
  
  

Outside the classroom

• A range of trips and opportunities, including a castle, Imperial War Museum, Westminster Abbey and the Golden Hinde, and Berlin. 

• Extra-Curricular Clubs and Projects 

Progression pathways and careers

History is a highly respected subject which admissions tutors at university, and employers from all works of life, value because of the transferable skills it develops in people. These skills include communication, planning and organisation, analysis and evaluation, presentation, and leadership. There are a wide range of careers that historians follow, including: 

• Government (councillor, MP, lobbyist)

• Education (teacher, lecturer, researcher)

• Management

• Law (solicitor, barrister, police, forensic scientist)

• Journalism
  
  

Useful links

www.schoolhistory.co.uk
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
www.edexcel.com
www.aqa.com
www.britishpathe.com

Contact

Alyza Tabor Head of History - TaborA@hendonschool.co.uk