History
GCSE History develops analytical thinking about the past. Students complete a thematic study, a British depth study, a period study, and a wider world depth study, building source and interpretation skills. Mapped to AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC.
- Thematic Study (Change & Continuity)
Tracking change across centuries. This topic supports the thematic study of change and continuity over a long time span.
- British Depth Study
Depth reveals detail. This topic supports the British depth study, including the historic environment and source skills.
- Period Study (Wide Span)
The big picture matters. This topic supports the period study, analysing developments across a wide span of time.
- Wider World Depth Study
History beyond Britain. This topic supports the wider world depth study and analysing competing interpretations.
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