Year 8 Scheme of Work

Here is the link to the Year 8 Scheme of Work

In the Autumn Term in Year 8 we study the Tudors, from Henry VII to Elizabeth. We look at key questions such as:
Why did Henry VIII break from Rome?
Did Edward VI achieve anything before he died?
Does Mary deserve her "bloody" reputation?
How significant is Elizabeth in English history?



In the Spring Term we look at the Stuarts, and consider issues such as:
Were the Gunpowder Plotters framed?
What were the causes of the Civil War?
Did Charles I deserve to be executed?
Was Oliver Cromwell a hero or a villain?
Was the Great Fire of London a blessing in disguise?



In the Summer Term we examine the Industrial Revolution. We consider its causes, key inventions and individuals, and its consequences. We look at how ordinary people's lives were affected, how people's electoral rights began to improve, and discover if we have what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.