History
GCSE History
Curriculum Intent:
In Key stage 4, students at Nurture Education Trust can choose GCSE History as an option subject. In history, we aim to help our students engage in historical enquiry, to develop as independent learners and as critical thinkers. We develop our student’s ability to ask relevant questions about the past, to investigate issues critically and to make valid historical claims by using a range of sources in their historical context.
Lessons provide a safe, supportive and comfortable environment, with regular low-stakes quizzing, particularly through mini whiteboards, to promote recall, rehearsal and secure understanding without creating unnecessary anxiety.
Written work is developed through clear modelling, scaffolding and guided practice, enabling pupils to build confidence and gradually become more independent writers and communicators. Pupils are given opportunities to stretch and challenge themselves while feeling supported to take risks, make mistakes and learn from them.
Given the needs of our pupils, including anxiety and SEMH, we avoid cold calling and instead use inclusive approaches that allow all students to participate confidently and successfully.
Qualification:
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/ Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in History (1HI0)
Lesson Plans
Further Information
Content:
Paper 1: Thematic study and historic environment: Medicine in Britain c1250-present, with a historic environment study on Medicine in the British Sector of the Western Front (WWI) 1914-1918
Paper 2: Period study and British depth study: Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588 and Superpower Relations and the Cold War, 1941-1991
Paper 3: Modern depth study: Weimer and Nazi Germany, 1918-39
Assessment:
Three written exams in Year 11 (May-June):
Paper 1: 1 hour 20 min (worth 40%)
Paper 2: 1 hour 50 min (worth 60%)
Paper 3: 1 hour 30 min (worth 40%)
Course Materials:
Students will be provided with all course, revision and (if applicable) catch up materials to support their learning.
For further information or specific queries, please email lauren.moss@nurtureeducationtrust.org.uk
History GCSE – Independent Study
Check out these websites as locations for further study
Exam board – Walk through videos: How to answer an exam question
There are plenty of online lessons/tutorials, which can boost your knowledge on your GCSE
Youtube – Crash course revision videos: Mr Cloke History Revision – Medicine playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9bgSdxfgbwpsrcUayiSupU1tvMGU_6zM
Other websites offer more interactive learning – see below
Interactive learning: through flash cards (Seneca)
BBC Bitesize – GCSE History Revision, with mini quizzes embedded
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zppr4xs
Wider reading – expand your knowledge through reading around the subject
- “The Story of Medicine: From Bloodletting to Biotechnology” by Mary Dobson
Covers the whole sweep of medical history in a student-friendly way.
- “Blood, Bones and Body Bits” by Nick Arnold (Horrible Science series)
Humorous but accurate look at historic medical practices — fun and memorable.
- “Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler’s Shadow” by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Real-life accounts that show how young people were influenced by Nazi propaganda.
- “Elizabeth I: The Exhibition Catalogue” by National Maritime Museum
Visual and accessible for students learning about Elizabethan power and society.
There are some magazines out there, which could be interesting to you
- BBC History Magazine
Regular features that align with exam topics and include great visual content.
- HistoryExtra (BBC) – www.historyextra.com
Articles and podcasts on GCSE topics like the Nazis, the Cold War, and Medicine.
Try these podcasts, if you prefer to listen
- BBC Podcasts:
GCSE History podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0kh2vtr
- Seneca podcasts:
GCSE History podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fSlPgxVwQBZ79dqRfIiSN
