History Curriculum

Higher Bebington Junior School
History Curriculum

At Higher Bebington Junior School, the History curriculum develops children’s knowledge of historical periods, events and significant individuals. Children learn key facts and concepts alongside skills such as chronological understanding, how to analyse and evaluate historical evidence, how to empathise with people from different eras and how to compare and contrast life in different periods.

Year 3:
What were the changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age?

What was the impact of the Roman Empire on Britain?

Year 4:
What were the effects of Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Scots Settlement in Britain?

What were the ‘Secrets of the Tomb’?

Year 5:
What gifts did the Ancient Greeks give us?

Who were the Victorious Victorians?

Year 6:
Why was the Battle of Britain a turning point in WW2?

How are Liverpool and Benin connected?

Through all our history topics, care is taken to ensure links are made with local history. For example, Year 3 look at the local Roman sites around Chester, Year 4 look at the wide range of Anglo Saxon and Viking influences that can be found around the Wirral Peninsula, Year 5 undertake a local study of the historically significant Port Sunlight Village and Year 6 look at how the local area was affected during World War Two.

 Studies of ancient civilisations of Rome, Egypt, Benin and Greece are supported by visits to historical sites in Chester, the World Museum Liverpool as well as organising visitors into school to bring the past to life for the children.

 Children express their learning through drama, art, discussion and writing. Knowledge organisers support the children in their learning by detailing the key facts, vocabulary and skills for each unit.

 A common theme, which is woven throughout the school History curriculum, promotes a selection of the 17 Global Goals. This enables the children to see that we all have a role in achieving a greener, fairer and better world by 2030.