Alban Church of England Academy

Curriculum: History

The aim of the History department is to encourage a lively interest in the past and an appreciation of the history of Britain and other civilizations of the world. Through a variety of activities, pupils research, interpret and analyse historical information which will improve their knowledge and understanding of the past.

Pupils enjoy the popular Greek theme day

Greek Day in Curriculum History

Learning is experienced through role play, drama and ICT work, extended writing and research. Pupils learn the significance of events and people in British History and the wider world. They begin to understand the cultural and religious diversity of different peoples and how change and continuity has affected past societies. This is achieved in Year 5 where work is focused on the Egyptians, Greeks and Early Tudors. Pupils in Year 6 learn about the later Tudors and the Victorian Age. In Year 7 we concentrate on the Roman Empire and Medieval Times whilst Year 8 pupils focus on the history of Britain during the period 1500 to 1750 and the history of the Plains Indians of North America.

History trips, visiting groups and speakers support children’s learning experiences. There is a Greek Day, Victorian Day, Tour of the Houses of Parliament and the London Dungeons. Alistair Burt MP also visits Alban to talk to Year 8 pupils about his life as an MP.

We continually strive to include events and activities that will enrich and enhance children’s learning opportunities, thus fostering a love of History within them.

Curriculum Overview
Autumn Term	Spring Term	Summer Term
Year 5
Ancient Egyptians	The Greeks	Early Tudors
Chronology Hierarchy Importance of the Nile Mummification Life after death Pyramids.	City states Myths and legends Democracy Architecture Olympic Games Legacy of the Greeks	War of the Roses Henry VII / VIII Mary Rose Rich and Poor
Year 6
Later Tudors	Victorians	Victorians
Portraits of Elizabeth I Towns, Health and Hygiene Exploration Spanish Armada	Timeline of events Queen Victoria- family tree Rich and Poor Schooling	Inventions Children at work Industrial age British Empire Great Exhibition Legacy
Year 7
Movement & Settlement	Movement & Settlement (Continued)	Power and Democracy (Continued)
Being British Influence of; Celts Romans Vikings Saxons. Roman Empire.	Norman Conquest Norman rule Village life.	Trade &Exploration Castle Development Black Death.
	Power & Democracy
	Magna Carta Peasants Revolt Thomas Becket
Year 8
Power and Democracy	Civil War / Women	Native Peoples of North America
Religious change Break with Rome Gunpowder Plot Unification.	Changing power of the Monarchy Civil War Oliver Cromwell Role of women Witchcraft Social changes American colonization	Settlement Culture Plains tribes Buffalo White emigration Plains Wars Little Big Horn Decline of Natives 21tst Century problems