A2 Elizabeth Questions - 2011

UPDATE: There have been some problems downloading these from the Google Docs website - many apologies for this. We will try and fix the problem but in the meantime please note that these are all available in the "A2 Triumph of Elizabeth" section of the Curriculum Shared Area. Please see Mr Coy for more details...


Here are updated lists of questions for the A2 Triumph of Elizabeth exam.
This first list includes the questions from the specimen paper and last year's exam paper.
This list includes all of the questions from the older papers. Not all of them are relevant but they may help jog your memories when revising.

This document is a bit different. It includes details of some of the main historians encountered in the course and significant books they have written. Underneath each historian is a blank space. This is where you can add further information about their particular interpretations on key issues or helpful quotations that sum up their point of view. The document is collaborative which means you can add your own changes (a bit like Wikipedia). Some points on Edward VI have been included to give you an idea but the rest is up to you! (Please be careful with it though and try not to accidentally delete anything). It is also available in Word Format for you to print out.

Please can you let Mr Coy

GCSE Revision Lists

Below are checklists for each of the main GCSE topics. Please let the department know if there is anything you find confusing and need assistance with.

Paper 1
Origins of the Cold War 1945-55
Crises of the Cold War 1955-70
End of the Cold War 1970-91

Paper 2
Hitler's Germany 1929-39
Russia 1914-1924
Vietnam 1964-75

(The photo is of Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, right on the border between East and West, and a key flashpoint in the Cold War)

Year 13 Triumph of Elizabeth Questions

Here is a list of questions used in specimen papers and elsewhere for the new A2 Unit 3 paper. Here is a list of questions that appeared in previous specification A2 exams that you may find helpful.

Henry VII Questions

Here is a list of questions for Unit 1 of the AS Paper. You can also find more details and past papers on Fronter.

GCSE Questions

Here are lists of questions for GCSE papers 1 and 2. You will need to refer to the sources in the papers themselves, some of which are available online if you ask members of the department.

Paper 1
Paper 2
Exam Question Advice
GCSE Revision Checklist

More Barack Obama programmes - Schama on Obama

An interesting programme here on on Tuesday night by the well-known historian Simon Schama. He takes a historical look at Obama's decision on Afghanistan and makes a comparison with Truman's decisions in the Korean War. Tell us what you think of it. There is also another programme by Schama tonight on Obama's America - BBC 2 at 9pm.

A2 Unit 3B Scheme of Work

Here are links to the scheme of work and resources list for History A2 Unit 3B (The Triumph of Elizabeth) that has been published by AQA.

History reading suggestions

For people with UCAS and university interviews on their mind, reading a history book is always a good way to find inspiration.

David Aaronovitch of The Times has helpfully made some recommendations, which include "The Ascent of Money" by Niall Ferguson, which looks at the global history of finance and "The Birth of the Modern World 1788-1800" by Jay Winik, which considers the connections between the momentous political events of the late 18th Century. Both books would obviously provide helpful parallels with our current political and economic problems.

Tudor Historians may find "Mary Tudor:England's First Queen" of interest as it takes quite a sympathetic view of her and David Starkey's "Henry-The Virtuous Prince" looks closely at the often neglected early years of Henry VIII's life.



EH Carr's "What is History" is the classic introduction to the nature of the subject and some ideas of historiography. Although it was published 48 years ago, it still contains many stimulating ideas to get the historian thinking. Other books that follow similar ideas, often written in response to Carr, include Geoffrey Elton's "The Practice of History, Richard Evans' "In Defence of History" and John Tosh's "The Pursuit of History". More information about these ideas can be seen at the Institute of History's special section on "What is History" here and in the Open University's website here.

If you are looking for further inspiration on what to read, check the "History Reviews" sections of the newspapers. Here is a link to the The Guardian's History Books section. The Institute of Historical Research also has an extensive Reviews Section

Please pass on any recommendations for books you have enjoyed, and happy reading!

Year 10 Coursework

Useful information for the Year 10 Women's Coursework can be found here. (Please read the "Read this first!" file)

UPDATE: Pages 26-31 have been added as a Word Document. The text is there but you'll have to imagine the pictures for yourselves!

Year 7 Renaissance Project

Here are some useful links to help Year 7s complete their Renaissance Project

schoolhistory.co.uk's site - a good place to start.
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/year8links/renaissance.shtml

Lots of interesting material can be found here
http://www.learner.org/interactives/renaissance/
Infomation on Galileo
http://galileo.rice.edu/
Website for Leonardo da Vinci
http://www.mos.org/leonardo/
Journey through the Renaissance - have fun!
http://library.thinkquest.org/C005356/index2.htm

Year 13 Scheme of Work (A2 European)

Click here for our Year 13 Scheme of Work (A2 European)

Year 13 Scheme of Work (A2 British)

Click here to access the Year 13 Scheme of Work (A2 British)

Year 12 Scheme of Work (AS European)

Here is the scheme of work for Year 12 (AS European)

Year 12 Scheme of Work (AS British)

Here is the Scheme of Work for Year 12 (AS British)

Year 11 Scheme of Work

Here is the link to the Year 11 Scheme of Work

Year 7 Scheme of Work

Here are the links to the Year 7 Scheme of Work
The Battle of Hastings and the Middle Ages
The Renaissance

In Year 7 we begin Key Stage 3 by studying "What is History?", looking at the key skills that will be needed to be good historians. We ask questions like:
How do we measure time?
How do historians work out what happened in the past?
How do historians explain how something happened?
How can we become better historians?



We examine key skills such as
Chronology
Significance
Interpretation
Causation
Change over time
Use of evidence (both content and provenance)
Understanding diversity

In the Autumn and Spring Terms we examine the main events and themes in Medieval English history, including:
The Battle of Hastings
How did William take control of England?
The development of castles
Religion in the Middle Ages
The role of Medieval Kings
Henry II and Thomas Becket
Richard I and the Crusades
King John and the Magna Carta
The Black Death
Life in Medieval Towns and Villages



In the Summer Term we study the Renaissance, considering when and why it took place and how art, architecture, literature and science changed during the period. We also visit Rochester Castle (shown above) and Cathedral.

There are assessments throughout the year, including an exam in the summer.

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.

Year 9 Scheme of Work

Here is the link to the Year 9 Scheme of Work

In the Autumn Term we look at the history of the British Empire, concentrating especially on events in India, including the creation of the East India Company, the Indian Mutiny, and the significance of Gandhi in the independence movement.



The next topic is The Black Peoples of America which begins by considering how the slave trade was created and why people were shipped in their millions against their will to the Americas. It then concentrates on the role of black people in the United States, considering the Civil War and Reconstruction, Segragation and the Civil Rights Movement, considering figures such as Jesse Owens, Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X and Barack Obama.



We then consider the causes of the First World War and what it was like to take part in the conflict. Year 9 visits the National Army Museum in Chelsea to gain further insights into military life.

After the Summer Exams we begin the GCSE course, looking first at the rise to power of Hitler and the Nazi Party, concentrating especially on the years from 1929-33, when he became Chancellor of Germany.

Year 10 Scheme of Work

Here is the link to the Year 10 Scheme of Work

Year 10 (2009-2010) will be studying the AQA History "B" GCSE Course. More information can be found on the AQA website here.

First we will examine Hitler's Germany from 1933 to 1939, completing the course that was begun in Year 9. We will look at how he developed his position from Chancellor to Fuhrer, and how the Nazi Party maintained control of the country.

We then study Russia from 1914-1924, considering the final years of the Tsar, how the Communists were able to take control during the November Revolution and Civil War, and how successful Lenin was in creating a new Communist society.



In the Spring and Summer Terms we will look at the Cold War in its entirity, from 1945-1991, examining how the USA and USSR became rivals after World War II, key events such as the Berlin Airlift, the Korean War, the Hungarian Uprising, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Detente, war in Afghanistan and the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe. Key figures such as Truman, Stalin, Kennedy, Khrushchev, Reagan and Gorbachev will be considered.

Key skills required for success at GCSE will include:

• Communicating knowledge and understanding of historical events and concepts


• Explaining the causes and consequences of key events


• Considering elements of change and continuity within a historical period


• Considering key features and charactersitics of the periods studied


• Analysing and evaluating source material, considering both its content and provenance


• Considering how the past has been interpreted and represented in different ways

Welcome

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