Year 7 Learning

At The Herewoode Academy, we understand that students will be joining us with wide-ranging experiences of History and historical knowledge from primary school. Our goal for our Year 7 students is to learn basic historical skills and key knowledge about our city. Understanding key themes in History will act as a foundation as students continue their learning journey in History.

Term Topic Key Content
Autumn The story of Leicester
The Norman Conquest
  • Baseline test on Historical Skills
  • The History of Leicester from the Romans, through to the English Civil War, WW1 and the creation of New Parks
  • The Succession Crisis and Battles of 1066.
  • How does William change England and keep control until his death?
Spring Religion and Monarchy
Democracy and Monarchy
  • How and why did Henry VIII break with the Catholic Church?
  • How did this affect England through the reigns of his children?
  • Magna Carta and Peasants’ Revolt.
  • How did the English Civil War impact the power of the Monarchy?
Summer The Industrial Revolution
  • What was Britain like before the Industrial Revolution, and how did it change?
  • What was it like living and working in Industrial Cities, and how did this impact public health?

Year 7 Knowledge

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