Scope & Sequence Stage 4 Year 8 Mandatory History

Scope & Sequence | Stage 4 | Year 8 | Mandatory History

Topic

Term 1

Weeks 1 – 5 /

Term 1

Weeks 6 – 11 /

Term 2

Weeks 1- 6 /

Term 2+3

Weeks 7-8, 1-5 /

Term 3

Weeks 6 - 10 /

Term 4

Weeks 1- 8
Assessment: Source Analysis / Report / Assessment: Extended Response / Assessment: Digital Empathy Narrative / Assessment: Exam
1. Depth Study 1 – Investigating the Ancient Past
A study of history and archaeology, including ancient Australia Overview integrated into topic.
Site Study – The Rocks
Outcomes:HT4-1, HT4-5, HT4-6, HT4-8, HT4-9, HT4-10 / 16 x 55m lessons
2. Depth Study 2 – The Mediterranean World; Egypt
A specialised study into society, the environment of ancient Egypt
Outcomes: HT4-2, HT4-3, HT4-6, HT4-9, HT4-10 / 18 lessons
3. Depth Study 3 – The Asian World: India
A specialised study into society, the environment of ancient India, with a focus on Mohenjo-Daro
Outcomes:HT4-2, HT4-3, HT4-6, HT4-9, HT4-10 / 18 lessons
4. Depth Study 4 – The Western and Islamic World: Renaissance Italy
This unit examines the development and spread of the Italian Renaissance, including its impact Overview integrated
Outcomes: HT4-3, HT4-5, HT4-7, HT4-8, HT4-9, HT4-10 / 20 lessons
5. Depth Study 5 – The Asia-Pacific World: Polynesian Expansion Across the Pacific
A unit looking at the reasons for and impact of Polynesian Expansion including trade, land hunger & accident
Overview integrated.
Outcomes:HT4-2, HT4-4, HT4-6, HT4-7, HT4-8, HT4-9, HT4-10 / 15 lessons
6. Depth Study 6 – Expanding Contacts: Aboriginal and Indigenous Peoples, Colonisation and Contact History
This study compares and contrasts experiences of Aboriginal Australians and New Zealand Maoris in contact
Site Study: Bents Basin
Outcomes:HT4-2, HT4-3, HT4-4, HT4-6, HT4-7, HT4-10 / 23 lessons
TOTAL 110 lessons
100 hours