GCSE History

What topics will be studied? Modern World History

Course Outline Year 10Year 11 Autumn TermBritish society Life in Nazi Germany Spring TermThe USA International relations Summer termGermany Revision and Exams

Topic 1:British Depth Study How did British society change ?

1. What was it like being poor in the early 20 th century?

2. How much did the Liberal reforms improve things?

3. How did women get the vote?

4. What impact did WW1 have on Britain?

Topic 2: The USA How far did the American economy boom in the 1920s?

2. How far did American society change in the 1920s?

3. What were the causes and consequences of the Wall St Crash?

Topic 3: Depth Study Germany Was the Weimar Republic doomed from the start? 2. Why was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934? 3. How effectively did the Nazis control Germany, ? 4. What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?

Topic 4: International Relations Who was to blame for the Cold War?

2.Who won the Cuban Missile Crisis?

3.Why did the USA lose the Vietnam war?

Teaching and learning methods

Reading and Note-making

Chalk and Talk

Essay-writing

Discussion

Project work

Presentations and debates

Source Analysis What is the message of this cartoon?

Year 10 Berlin trip

Assessment Pupils sit two exam papers & complete one piece of controlled assessment. Paper One – 2 hours, worth 45%, at the end of Year 11 Paper Two – 1 hour 30, worth 30%, at the end of Year 11 Controlled Assessment (Coursework) – One piece (a 2000 word essay), worth 25%, in Year 10.

Bethany Roe GCSE history is hard work and you need to be dedicated to the subject. You need to have an interest for learning new things. It’s a good chance to bond with other people in your year. There’s lots of fun activities – some that are fun and challenging. History is fun and enjoyable.

James Forster Only one Controlled assessment, but it’s 8 hours long. Interesting topics and lessons are fun. Lots of group work. Good Belgium trip. Interactive teaching and learning.

Ciaran Seal There is a BIG controlled assessment. You get to do fun group tasks. You can also be creative. It’s a must pick!

Rachel Masters History is a tough subject and takes a lot of hard work, but I enjoy it. It is challenging, but fun. I think that it is a good option to take.

Charlie Wallis It is a difficult subject, but rewarding if you are willing to put in the work towards it.