History

What is History?

History means, in its simplest form: the past. However, it is also about what historians have actually written about the past. It provides us with a way to make sense of current affairs.

History is a fascinating subject; it will make you question the world around you and encourage you to develop a deeper understanding of why certain people act as they do. When you start to study History in Y7 at Outwood Academy Freeston you will have a one hour lesson a week, then when you move into Y8, this increases to two hours a week.

What will you study in Y7 History at OAFreeston?

During your first year of History (year 7) you will study the following units:

  • The Norman Conquest

  • Medieval England

  • The Aztecs

  • The Tudors and religious changes in England

  • The Stuarts

  • Ancient Medicine

All of these units above will either focus on key aspects of society, religious change or the workings of parliament, government and democracy. These units and those you will go on to study in year 8, all act as building blocks to help prepare you for GCSE.

What skills will the study of History teach you?

You are a citizen in this world and you need to know about the various consequences of the decisions taken by the people of the past, to provide you with a broad cultural awareness. It will teach you to:


  • Analyse issues and events

  • Express your ideas both orally and in written form

  • Put forward ideas and arguments in a concise manner

  • Gather, investigate and assess materials

  • Base conclusions on research and generate further ideas

  • Organise material in a logical and coherent way

  • Be independent

  • Pose questions and seek answers – A love of enquiry!

Our History Department looks forward to welcoming you in September.