History KS3
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History in Year 7 Medieval Realms, 1066-1500
In Year 7 students study some of the key events and individuals of the Medieval period, including the Norman Conquest, the Black Death, the Peasant’s Revolt, the Crusades, as well as exploring society in Norman England.
Students will be expected to complete a research project in addition to the two exams at the end of the Autumn and Summer Terms.
History in Year 8 The Making of the United Kingdom, 1500-1750
In Year 8 students study some of the key events and individuals of the Tudor and Stuart monarchies, including Henry VIII’s decision to break from the Catholic Church, Elizabeth I’s ‘Middle Way’, the Spanish Armada, Guy Fawkes, and the English Civil War. A trip to visit Torrington will occur in the Spring Term, while students will be expected to complete a piece of extended writing in addition to the two exams at the end of the Autumn and Summer Terms.
History in Year 9 The 20th Century World
In Year 9 students will focus on some of the key events of the 20th Century, with a specific focus on the First and Second World Wars. You will also study aspects of Nazi Germany, and complete a unit on women’s fight for equal rights.
A trip to the First World War battlefields in France and Belgium will occur during the May half-term, while you will be expected to complete a piece of extended writing in addition to the two exams at the end of the Autumn and Summer Terms.
Links
History of Blundell's School - a brief history of the school, written by Charles Noon for our Quatercentenary celebrations in 2004.
School Memorial - for those Blundellians who lost their lives during the First World War.