history

📚 Course Units

🕌 1. 11th-Century Islamic Worlds    3 lessons

Year 7 · KS3 | 📄 Go to Unit Page

In this unit pupils explore the vibrant Islamic worlds of the 11th century, examining the great cities of Baghdad and Cordoba, and the spread of Islamic culture across the Mediterranean world including Sicily.

  1. Baghdad in the 11th century
  2. Cordoba in the 11th century
  3. Sicily and other Islamic worlds in the 11th century

🏺 2. Ancient Egypt: What Stayed the Same Across 3,000 Years?    5 lessons

Year 7 · KS3 | 📄 Go to Unit Page

In this unit pupils investigate the remarkable continuity of Ancient Egyptian civilisation, exploring the role of the River Nile, the three kingdoms, famous archaeological discoveries, and the mystery of Egyptian writing.

  1. The River Nile
  2. The three kingdoms of Egypt
  3. Howard Carter and the Valley of the Kings
  4. The Rosetta Stone and Egyptian writing
  5. Change and continuity in Ancient Egypt

🏛️ 3. Ancient Greek Civilisation: What Do We Know About Ancient Greece?    6 lessons

Year 7 · KS3 | 📄 Go to Unit Page

In this unit pupils explore the geography and history of Ancient Greece, examining the rival city-states of Athens and Sparta, the role of myths, and what the evidence tells us about Greek life and society.

  1. Ancient Greece's location and history
  2. The city-state of Athens
  3. Sparta's rivalry with Athens
  4. What Greek myths can tell us about Ancient Greece
  5. The city-states of Ancient Greece
  6. What we know about Ancient Greece

🏆 4. Ancient Greek Civilisation: What Is Its Most Significant Legacy?    4 lessons

Year 8 · KS3 | 📄 Go to Unit Page

In this unit pupils examine the enduring legacy of Ancient Greece, from the epic tales of the Trojan War and the wisdom of great philosophers to the foundations of democracy and the influence of Greek language and architecture.

  1. The Trojan War and 'The Iliad'
  2. Famous Ancient Greek philosophers
  3. Athenian democracy and modern Britain
  4. The legacy of Ancient Greek language and architecture

⚔️ 5. Ancient Greek Civilisation: Why Is Alexander Called 'The Great'?    4 lessons

Year 8 · KS3 | 📄 Go to Unit Page

In this unit pupils investigate the rise of Alexander the Great, exploring the Persian Empire, the wars between Greece and Persia, and Alexander's extraordinary journey from prince to conqueror of the known world.

  1. The Persian Empire
  2. The wars between Greece and Persia
  3. Alexander's journey from boy to king
  4. Why Alexander is called 'The Great'

✝️ 6. Britain After the Romans: How Did Christianity Survive in the British Isles?    6 lessons

Year 8 · KS3 | 📄 Go to Unit Page

In this unit pupils explore how Christianity survived and spread across the British Isles after the Romans withdrew, tracing the roles of St Patrick, Irish monasteries, and missionaries in keeping the faith alive.

  1. Roman Christianity in Britain
  2. The impact of the Romans' withdrawal on religion
  3. St Patrick and Christianity in Ireland
  4. The growth of Irish monasteries
  5. Irish missionaries
  6. How Christianity survived the Romans' departure