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KS4

History GCSE

Term 1 - Year 10

The Campaign for civil rights in The USA 1 piece of coursework. Worth 12.5% of GCSE marks

Term 2 and 3 - Year 10 and terms 5 and 6 - Year 10

History of Medicine

An exam paper unit
Comprises:
A core study
A nominated topic
An extension unit Investigating development over time (1350 - 2000)
Analysing the influence of different factors on changes in medicine

Term 4 - Year 10

The war in Vietnam I piece of coursework. Worth 12.5% of GCSE marks

Term 1 – 3 - Year 11

Germany 1918 - 1945

An exam paper unit Examining the rise and appeal of National Socialism
Analysing reasons for the collapse of democracy.
An in-depth study of Nazi policies e.g. Race, Women, Youth

Term 4 - 5 - Year 11

The nominated topic from the medicine course is the focus as it is examined in a particular way on paper 2. Revision Revision of Germany and medicine. The nominated medicine topic - practice of paper 2 skills

Key Skills

Comprehension
Research
Extended writing
Word Processing
Chronological understanding
Source - comprehension
Note taking
Extended writing
A source based investigation which tests both factual knowledge (of the events/causes/consequences of the war) and source handling skills
Critical use of historical sources.
Comprehension
Note taking
Essay writing
Source skills evaluation, comparison, comprehension, active listening.

Equipment

Books needed -
All course books supplied.
Revision guides cheaply available

Particular homework requirements

e.g. types of homework, length of homework
Writing up notes or practising exam questions
Watching TV programmes (relevant )
Internet research
Approximately 40 minutes per week

Assessments, exams, deadlines

2 coursework pieces – 12½% each of total. Due by September of Year 11
2 exam papers
Ways in which parents can help
Home support – encouraging organisation of notes and deadlines.
Sharing knowledge / interest

Trips / outings to support GCSE work

Medicine through time theatre show and revision activity

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