1. Welcome to S1 History 

2. Expectations?
Willingness to learn
Positive Attitude

3. Sources Time Chronology Evidence
Unit 1:
What is History?
This course sets the foundations for studying history by introducing the basic skills required.
Sources
Time
Chronology
Evidence

4. Investigate Theories Judgements' Conclusions
Unit 2:
Case Study: Skara Brae/The Ice Man
These units are research based. Pupils are encouraged to investigate an issue and come to conclusions based on evidence.
Investigate
Theories
Judgements'
Conclusions

5. Scotland England Co-operation Conflict Treaty of Union
Unit 3: Mary Queen of Scots/King James VI
A Study of early modern Scotland to develop an understanding of continuity and change in history. This develops pupils’ awareness of Scotland’s place in the United Kingdom and will encourage critical thinking about current political issues.
England
Co-operation
Conflict
Treaty of Union

6. Assessment
Pupil will have some key tasks to complete and these will be assessed in line with BGE guidelines. There will be a variety of Assessment methods such as:
Report writing
Research based assessment
Talks
Group tasks
Posters
PowerPoints

7. Homework On occasion you will be asked to complete homework tasks.
You will be given plenty of notice for this
Notices will also appear on Google Classroom.

8. Progression? Progression to Senior Phase: National 4 and 5
World of Work/Career possibilities: Archaeology, Teaching, Law, Social Work, Civil Service, Politics, Journalism