S1 History
Course Overview
What is History – The Great Balloon Debate!
Romans – Did Britons love or hate the Roman Empire?
Normans – Castle Project
Dating Brave – Chronology of Scotland
Methodology
The main skills sharpened this year are research skills and essay writing skills.
The main aim is to gain a chronological overview of Scotland through a period of 1000 years. Some topics will be in depth like the Roman topic, others topics will be looked at briefly to create a chronological framework. Pupils can then use this framework to pursue personalised research options.
Assessment
Pupils will have a base-line assessment as they enter S1. We will then track their skills in handling:
- Primary & secondary sources
- Different types of evidence
In the Autumn term, we will help pupils improve their:
- Essay introductions and conclusions
- Balance and analysis
- Considering factors from different perspectives
In the Spring term, we will encourage pupils to demonstrate their research skills.
Recording & Reporting
Reporting to parents is in line with the school calendar of tracking, reporting and parent evenings.
Mrs Hunter
Deadlines for work may be added here as well as specific Home study tasks:
Example:
Choose a person of historical significance. You may bring in notes to explain why your chosen person is of historical significance.
Task due Week beginning 19th September
Also revise ‘What is History’ skills for the base-line assessment
(AD/BC, converting dates to centuries, Primary/Secondary sources)
Mrs Whiffen
Deadlines for work may be added here as well as specific Home study tasks:
Example:
Choose a person of historical significance. You may bring in notes to explain why your chosen person is of historical significance.
Task due Week beginning 19th September
Also revise ‘What is History’ skills for the base-line assessment
(AD/BC, converting dates to centuries, Primary/Secondary sources)
Resources
Expectations in the Kitchen
- Perseverance, maturity and an awareness of Health & Safety in a kitchen environment is essential.
- Pupils should wear all necessary safety clothing and equipment, behave in a manner appropriate to the working environment and use equipment safely, show respect and consideration for other pupils and for the class teacher.
- It is important to note that good attendance is essential as most work is completed in the kitchen area.
Useful Websites
www.sfdf.org.uk
www.foodafactoflife.org.uk
www.rehis.com
www.foodindustrycareers.co.uk
www.futurechef.uk.net/
Food Costing
Details about payment will be given to parents/carers via a letter home.
UCAS early deadline candidates final personal statement due week beg 25th September. All other candidates 1st draft due next PSE class