Investigating History is a programme for Key Stage 3, which provides thematic coverage of key periods and uses historical enquiries as a means of examining change over time. Each of the chapters in the pupil books features summative tasks, which connect different aspects of the historical issues and themes covered, and provide excellent opportunities for extended work and assessment. The series also places an emphasis on providing a wide variety of activities, which not only help students develop their skills of historical enquiry, but use literacy, citizenship and ICT to achieve meaningful outcomes. Elements of the National Key Stage 3 Strategy for the Teaching of Foundation Subjects are included throughout as a means of enhancing the study of history. Investigating History: A World Study After 1900 Teacher Resource CD-ROM contains guidance and support materials for teachers. Including: Lesson plans to accompany each enquiry and summative activity Clearly defined objectives relating to the History Programme of Study and the Key Stage 3 Strategy Guidance on how to use the series most effectively in relation to differentiation and assessment A range of support activities that can be used by pupils of varying abilities to complete enquiries and summative tasks (usable as either electronic or print-based tasks) Self-standing homework activities

 

This book is part of a book series called Investigating History .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 3. KS3 covers school years 7, 8 and 9, and ages 12-14 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks.

This book was published 2004 by Hodder Education .

Neil DeMarco is Head of History at Chesham High School, Buckinghamshire, and is a well-known author of History textbooks. John D Clare is Deputy Headteacher at Greenfields Comprehensive School, Newton Aycliffe and a well-known author of educational textbooks.