b'HISTORYWhat will I learn?I like the links with topics that come up in the news.History is a vital subject for helping to understand theIt is very engaging and has a wide-range of topics so it is world around us and learning more about ourselves. Wereally interesting. are surrounded by our past. Studying History provides us with the knowledge to help us answer questions such as:What the students say: What have you found Where do I come from?, Why am I who I am? and Why do things happen as they do?. challenging about this course?Its a very demanding course with a lot of facts to learn. At GCSE you will study four units in History including: Medicine in Britain, c1250present day and the BritishThere is a lot of content to remember. sector of the Western Front 191418, which includes looking into injuries, treatments and the trenches.Anglo- What the students say: what do you wish you Saxon and Norman England 1066-1088, Superpowerwould have known prior to choosing this Relations and the Cold War 1941-1991 and Weimar andcourse? Nazi Germany, 191839. I wish I had known how much writing is involvedit has Alongside gaining this knowledge, History will help youhelped to develop my extended writing skills which also learn a variety of skills which are adaptable in otherhelps me in other subjects. subjects and everyday life, for example the development of an argument, interpreting the thoughts and feelings ofI wish I had known more about the topics before I started others and reaching judgements using evidence.the course so I could do some reading at home prior to September. What key skills do I need to be successful? Where can this course take me in the future?To be successful in History you will need to:Have an interest in the world around usA qualication in History provides you with a wide rangeDemonstrate excellent literacy skillsof skills that can be carried on into further education inBe able to write essays and pieces of extended writingmany subjects, as well as well-respected abilities in theRead, understand and evaluate different historicalwider world.History is a traditional and academic subject sources of informationand therefore is highly valued by colleges, universities andBe able to work and research independentlyprofessional occupations. It can open an almost endless list of opportunities for you in your career, given that a lot How will I be assessed?of the skills you learn and use within this subject are adaptable (for example: debating, decision making, You will sit three exam papers which use a variety of four,judgement, teamwork, written skills and literacy eight, twelve and sixteen mark questions to test yourcomprehension). Some of the careers this could lead to knowledge. These questions are based on sources,include (but are not limited to): Lawyer, Civil Servant, interpretations and essay type questions. The examArchaeologist, Teacher, Editor, Journalist, Public Relations papers you will sit at the end of Year 11 are on:Ofcer, Diplomat, Screenwriter, Development Ofcer andMedicine in Britain, c1250present and the BritishPublisher.sector of the Western Front 191418: injuries, treatment and the trenchesExam Board: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England 1066-1088 and Superpower Relations and the Cold War 1941-1991Edexcel Weimar and Nazi Germany, 191839Web Link to Curriculum Overview and anyWhat the students say: what do you enjoyother useful link(s):about this course?https://qualications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCS The History GCSE is interesting and covers lots of topicsE/History/2016/specication-and-sample-that I have never done before.assessments/gcse-9-1-history-specication.pdfwww.biddickacademy.com0191 511 1600 info@biddickacademy.com 27'