History

Welcome to the History department. 

History is the study of events that happened in the past.  By learning about the past we are able to have a better understanding of the world around us today and even use our knowledge to plan for a better future. 

What will you learn in Year 7? 

  1. It is the window into the past

  2. You can be inspired by acts of bravery and genius of our ancestors.

  3. It gives us an understanding of other people and cultures.

  1. History challenges us to think outside the box and to be creative.

  2. Understanding the past is the key to understanding the present.

Who teaches History?

  • Mr Jennings
  • Mr Kirke
  • Mrs Hainsworth
  • Mr Keane
  • Mrs Sansam
  • Miss Sinclair
  • Mrs Murts


Summer activities

Here are some challenges that you could complete over the summer, to get you thinking like a Historian.  We would love to see anything you create so either keep them safe or email a copy to LSansam@bishopstopford.com


Draw…


Write…


Make…


Think…


Watch…

A timeline

Put the events on the slide below into the correct chronological order.

A diary entry about your experience of one of following during lockdown:

· A new skill you have learnt.

· How you celebrated a birthday.

· An achievement

This could become a historical source to teach others about what Britain was like in lockdown.

A medieval shield and design your own heraldry to go on it.

You can find instructions here.

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/easter/preparing-for-easter-adventure-quests/how-to-make-a-cardboard-shield/

What do you think was the most important invention in History?

What would life be like without it?

Write a paragraph or create a storyboard about your thoughts.

An episode of Horrible Histories.

Pick an episode which is most appealing to you.

Draw task:


Useful websites for History

If you would like to do your own research on any of the topics you will be studying, here is a list of useful History websites.