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History for NI Key Stage 3: A study after 1900
Sheelagh Dean, Vivien Kelly, Julie Taggart

Paperback
RRP: £10.99
ISBN: 9780340814826
ISBN-10: 0340814829

Published: 28/08/2009
Extent: 96 pages
Illustrations: colour photos and artwork

Series: History for CCEA Key Stage 3

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Summary:
Specifically designed for the Northern Ireland curriculum, History for NI Key Stage 3 is a three-book course which: • is organised chronologically from 1169 to the present day and structured around stimulating thematic enquiries which examine change over time • takes an active approach to learning • features summative tasks at the end of the enquiries, providing excellent opportunities for assessment • includes a wide variety of activities, designed to develop thinking skills and personal capabilities as well as key historical skills • has been shaped to integrate the key elements, giving the historical enquiries relevancy to the modern world. A Study after 1900 has been designed to build on the skills, knowledge and understanding that were developed in the books Ireland 1169-1500 and Ireland 1500-1900. The book is structured around stimulating historical enquiries within the period including: ? How and why did wars go global in the twentieth century? ? Why are countries divided in our work today? ? Why are we living in a divided society? ? Has life got better or worse for ordinary people since 1900? ? What were the conditions that led to the Holocaust? Also in the series: Irleand 1169-1500 (978 0340 814833) Irleand 1500-1900 (978 0340 814864)

  • Is structured around stimulating thematic enquiries which examine change over time.
  • Has an active learning style approach.
  • Features summative tasks at the end of the enquiries which provide excellent opportunities for assessment for learning.
  • Includes a wide variety of activities, designed to develop the whole curriculum skills and capabilities as well as key historical skills.
  • Has been shaped to integrate key elements - giving the historical enquiries relevancy to the modern world.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Twentieth Century - An Age of What?
Chapter 2 Twentieth Century war
Chapter 3 How should we remember the Holocaust?
Chapter 4 Why did Britain partition Ireland?
Chapter 5 The consequences of the partition of Ireland
Chapter 6 Making a difference – people and events

About the Author(s):
Sheelagh Dean, Vivien Kelly and Julie Taggart are all history advisors in Northern Ireland.

Readership:
KS3 History students in Northern Ireland

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