Easily and cost-effectively implement a new KS3 curriculum
This coherent single-book course contains 120 lessons that experienced and non-specialist teachers can deliver with confidence, across a two or three-year KS3.
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120 ready-made lessons in one book
Created by the Schools History Project, this course comprises:
- Student Book (available in paperback and eBook formats)
- Accompanying Boost digital teaching and learning resources
About the Student Book
Help every pupil to know more, look closer, think deeper and write better as they develop their historical knowledge and skills throughout Key Stage 3 and get 'GCSE-ready'.
Exploring the stories of fascinating people, places and events through an enquiry approach, the Student Book familiarises KS3 pupils with the different ways of thinking required for thematic, period, depth and site studies at GCSE.
Establish strong foundational knowledge of British History
The content has been meticulously selected to provide a chronological spine that contextualises GCSE content, saving you valuable time when teaching GCSE.Focus on building writing skills
GCSE-style command words and question types are introduced gradually, developing the extended writing skills that pupils need to reach the highest marks, whichever GCSE specification you follow.Effectively assess and demonstrate progress
Regular activities throughout the Student Book lead to end-of-enquiry tasks, supporting both formative and summative assessment of pupils' conceptual understanding and writing skills.Generate enthusiasm and respect for historical evidence
Pupils are encouraged to use sources and interpretations as part of their historical investigations, leading to a natural improvement in their analytical and evaluative skills.
Supporting resources
Boost digital resources
Boost eBook
Equip your department with all of the planning, teaching and assessment resources that you need to deliver the Understanding History course easily and effectively.
- Follow a ready-made scheme of work
- Bring the book to life
- Pick up and teach the course with ease
- Make the course content accessible for all abilities
- Check understanding through formative and summative assessment opportunities
- Prepare students for the requirements of your GCSE specification
Free Scheme of Work
Teach the Understanding History course more easily using our free scheme of work and termly planners. These resources provide invaluable day-to-day support for class teachers and provide SLT (and Ofsted) with evidence of a coherent, knowledge-rich and effective KS3 curriculum.
Your free download includes:
- A comprehensive scheme of work that details the rationale for each unit, key terms, assessment opportunities, links to prior and future learning within the Understanding History course and links to future learning at GCSE
- Two planners that map out teaching pathways for 6 or 9 terms, so those following a 3-year curriculum can incorporate their existing favourite lessons
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