S1 Scheme of Work

Students will study two key topics,

  1. The Romans in Britain
  2. The Scottish Wars of Independence

The Romans in Britain

Overview

  1. Celtic Britain
  2. The Roman Invasion
  3. Celtic and Roman Warriors
  4. Boudicca
  5. Life in Roman Britain

Skills students will learn
Describe
Explain
Extended writing
Research skills
Listening skills – interpreting video evidence
Basic enquiry skills – interpreting and comparing sources
KU – ability to learn and recall specific content
Group work skills – including revision carousel

Specific homework tasks (NB, these are subject to change/additions at the teacher’s discretion)
The Tollund Man (newspaper report)
Roman/Celtic armour
Boudicca Investigation
Test Revision

Resources used
Booklet
Power points/ICT
Video
ICT research
Word banks for EAL students

Assessment
Will be marked out of a total of 30 marks (20 marks from KU and 10 from enquiry skills). Students should prepare for this assessment through revising the notes in their jotter, mind mapping their notes and attending supported study. Students should be confident/be able to explain and provide detailed information for each of the five sub areas shown above.

The Scottish Wars of Independence

Overview

  1. Alexander III
  2. Margaret Maid of Norway
  3. Edward’s Control of Scotland
  4. William Wallace
  5. Robert the Bruce

Skills students will learn
Describe
Explain
Extended writing
Research skills
Listening skills – interpreting video evidence
Basic enquiry skills – interpreting and comparing sources
KU – ability to learn and recall specific content
Group work skills – including revision carousel
Presentation skills – The Destruction of Berwick (group drama)

Specific homework tasks (NB, these are subject to change/additions at the teacher’s discretion)
The Destruction of Berwick (group drama/learn lines)
William Wallace Investigation
Test Revision

Resources used
Booklet
Power points/ICT
Video
ICT research
Word banks for EAL students

Assessment
Will be marked out of a total of 30 marks (20 marks from KU and 10 from enquiry skills). Students should prepare for this assessment through revising the notes in their jotter, mind mapping their notes and attending supported study. Students should be confident/be able to explain and provide detailed information for each of the five sub areas shown above.

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