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Y10: 1-4. Russia in the Early 1900’s

Today we are going to continue with the Russian History by examining the Coronation tragedy… (We will interrupt the documentary briefly and continue watching it in the next lesson.) But first we will look at what Russia and Russian Society was like in the early 1900’s. 1. In the previous lesson you received a bookletContinue reading “Y10: 1-4. Russia in the Early 1900’s”

Y7: 1-4. Father Time

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to learn: how to use timelines how to determine decades Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Before we talk about the article that we read in the previous lesson, “Father Time”, I want you to tell me a little bit more about yourself, by completingContinue reading “Y7: 1-4. Father Time”

Y7: 1-3. Why History?

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to investigate the study of History in a bit more detail. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. A bit of revision: 2. WHY do we study History? History has interesting stories. There are also other benefits… 3. Let’s look at the benefits of studying History:Continue reading “Y7: 1-3. Why History?”

First World War: HW-2

Homework Task 2 (p.6-9) is due: (See Schoology) If you get stuck… Watch the “Alliance” videos again (see Lesson 2, on “Introduction to WW1”). Perhaps read pages 11 – 12 from Workbook-1. Google some of the terminology… The following may also be useful… Alliance Definition. (1:36 minutes long) What is “Alliance”? (3:03 minutes long) ToContinue reading “First World War: HW-2”

Y10: 1-3. Russia’s Lost Princesses II

Let’s continue with the story of the Russian princesses… 1. Can you recall the section that we watched in the last lesson: what impressions were given of Nicholas II & Alexandra? 2. Now, let’s continue watching the story on… In the last “episode we were introduced to Nicholas and Alexandra and we saw the CoronationContinue reading “Y10: 1-3. Russia’s Lost Princesses II”

Y10: 1-2. Russia’s Lost Princesses I

Today we are going to start with the Russian History! (Follow the instructions step by step!!) 1. Before we start with our first topic, we need to talk about homework… What about homework? You will get homework on a regular basis. The aim is to help you revise what has been covered in class. ThereContinue reading “Y10: 1-2. Russia’s Lost Princesses I”

Y7: 1-2. What is History?

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to look at what History is and why it is important…. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. First look at expectations for your work in the History class. This is “the best way” to work in the History class: 2. So, what exactly is History?Continue reading “Y7: 1-2. What is History?”

Y7: 1-1. Introduction to Year 7

Year 7A & Year 7B Welcome to Year 7 History! Before we start looking at all the exciting things that this course has to offer we need look at a few organisational issues. So, here is what you have to do today: (Follow the instructions step by step!!) 1. In Year 7 History there areContinue reading “Y7: 1-1. Introduction to Year 7”

Year 11 History Homework

Please take note of the following: 1. You will get homework regularly – it is usually a homework task set (and completed) in the History Homework Book. 2. Homework is important as it benefits your learning in a number of ways. 3. You are expected to give your best when doing homework!! 4. The school’sContinue reading “Year 11 History Homework”

Year 10 History Homework

Please take note of the following: 1. You will get homework regularly – it is usually a homework task set (and completed) in the History Homework Book. 2. Homework is important as it benefits your learning in a number of ways. 3. You are expected to give your best when doing homework!! 4. The school’sContinue reading “Year 10 History Homework”