GCSE Humanities

Year 9 GCSE Humanities

In Year 9 from September to May pupils complete a full GCSE in Humanities that involves History, Geography and R.S. Pupils have 2 lessons a week of History in Year 9.

History Section

Homefront during WW2 1939-45

: The Blitz.
: Air Raid Protection methods.
: Home Guard.
: Evacuation and its impact on people.
: The role of women.
: Keeping up Morale and Propaganda Campaigns.

Political, Social and Economic changes after WW2

: Beveridge Report, 1944 Education Act and Homes for All.
: Why did Labour win the 1945 General Election?
: Nationalisation of British Industry.
: The NHS and the Welfare State.
: New Towns.
: Economic recovery in the 1950s and 1960s.
: Profumo Scandal.
: Motorways.

Social Changes in the 1950s and 1960s

: How did the nature and quality of life for women change?
: Education, Employment, Fashion, liberation of women.
: Childhood in the 1950s and 1960s.
: Changes in Leisure time in the 1950s and 1960s.
: Changing Music in the 1950s and 1960s- Dance Halls, Motown, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
: Liberal attitudes in society.
: CND.
: Bloody Sunday, 1972.

Geography Section

Autumn Term

Controlled assessment
Why do urban areas show distinctive patterns?   

Spring Term

What are the environmental impacts of urbanisation and human activity?
How does the physical environment influence the distribution and activities of people?   

Summer Term

Revision
Exam
Geography of Fashion