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Yr 7 History Curriculum Map * Yr 7 Curriculum Map RLS Yr 8 History Curriculum Map * Yr 8 Curriculum Map RLS Yr 9 History Curriculum Map * Yr 9 Curriculum Map RLS History The fundamental objectives of the History department at Fernhill are based on a profound belief in the importance of history both as an academic discipline and its value as a foundation stone of our identity. On so many levels understanding history helps us live a productive and successful life beyond the classroom. At KS3 we have adapted the National Curriculum to offer a challenging curriculum that enables students to understand the history of Britain and the wider world. Our curriculum is a coherent, chronological narrative, starting from the earliest times to the present day. It teaches students to use abstract terms such as ‘empire’ and ‘monarchy’ and be forensic when historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance. Students learn skills to make connections, draw contrasts and write own structured accounts such as written narratives and analyses. We also use work towards developing presentation skills.
Religious Life Studies Religious Life Studies aim to develop students as respectful and inquiring learners. Students will learn to ask questions about, understand and respect different religions, beliefs, and values. They will know it is ok to disagree with viewpoints and beliefs but recognise such views have influence on many communities, and cultures. Students will develop their sense of identity and belonging, preparing them for adult life as citizens in a diverse society. It is our hope that the teaching of tolerance and mutual respect will help mould and solidify social cohesion in our society, whilst promoting such British values. We hope to send pupils in to the world who are spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally big thinkers –who care about their environment and fellow humankind by demonstrating this in a daily basis. KS3 Religious Studies at Fernhill School follows the Locally Agreed Syllabus; ‘Living Difference’ IV launched this November. This syllabus is based upon understanding and responding to the key concepts within the major religious traditions and non-religious beliefs represented in Great Britain. RLS at Fernhill uses a cycle of enquiry, which develops students’ skills at each stage of the process:
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History The fundamental objectives of the History department at Fernhill are based on a profound belief in the importance of history both as an academic discipline and its value as a foundation stone of our identity. On so many levels understanding history helps us live a productive and successful life beyond the classroom. At KS4 students build on the skills of KS3 and study one British depth study, the Normans, analysing interpretations. Living under the Nazis is our European study, interrogating sources. The Making of America as a wider world depth study, which is knowledge based. We study the historic environment by visiting Portchester Castle, and a development study in Crime and Punishment. We have selected the OCR SHP specification because it suits our students and our ethos - that history must be hands on, enjoyable and purposeful – students 'do' history like a real historian does!
Religious Life Studies Religious Life Studies aim to develop students as respectful and inquiring learners. Students will learn to ask questions about, understand and respect different religions, beliefs, and values. They will know it is ok to disagree with viewpoints and beliefs but recognise such views have influence on many communities, and cultures. Students will develop their sense of identity and belonging, preparing them for adult life as citizens in a diverse society. It is our hope that the teaching of tolerance and mutual respect will help mould and solidify social cohesion in our society, whilst promoting such British values. We hope to send pupils in to the world who are spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally big thinkers –who care about their environment and fellow humankind by demonstrating this in a daily basis. KS3 Religious Studies at Fernhill School follows the Locally Agreed Syllabus; ‘Living Difference’ IV launched this November. This syllabus is based upon understanding and responding to the key concepts within the major religious traditions and non-religious beliefs represented in Great Britain. RLS at Fernhill uses a cycle of enquiry, which develops students’ skills at each stage of the process:
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