Hodder History Concepts and Processes: The Scramble for Africa

Summary:
Hodder History: Concepts and Processes is a brand new series of Key Stage 3 history topics tailor-made to support the teaching and learning of the revised National Curriculum. It delivers units of content which can slot into existing schemes of work. Each title in the series follows an enquiry-based approach to learning about the topic and its relevancy and significance for pupils today. The concepts and processes outlined in the 2008 Programme of Study underpin the approach to the delivery of the content which will help pupils develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of history. Each book comes with FREE downloadable lesson plans which are differentiated for different levels of ability plus additional FREE web resources for pupils. 'The Scramble for Africa' This topic involves pupils in the controversial history of the British Empire. It presents contrasting evidence on the events of the Scramble for Africa, then asks them to weigh up the big question: should they feel pride or shame at the legacy of Empire? On the one side, it presents the economic and political benefits of Empire; on the other side, it presents a depth study of Zulu village life and the impact of the occupation on African culture. The varying viewpoints should help pupils reach a reasoned opinion on whether the Empire has resulted in lasting good or lasting damage.

• Exciting enquiry that can slot into existing schemes of work.
• Structured around the concepts and processes of the revised NC - designed to strengthen and develop pupils' historical skills and knowledge.
• The significance and relevance of the topic is explored - giving pupils a clear sense of why it is important to study this topic.
• Free, downloadable lesson plans and addtional web activities are provided online - giving structured, differentiated support in the teaching of the topic.

Table of Contents:
Starter: Setting the scene
Pride or shame
Chapter 1 - The Scramble for Africa
Change over time: How the British built an Empire in Africa
Causation: The Scramble for Africa
Using Evidence: Giving up the Cameroons
Interpretations: The Matabele War of 1896
Chapter 2 - What was Africa REALLY Like?
Three writers, three points of view
First thoughts: Should we be ashamed of the British Empire?
Using Evidence: Zulu Child
A Zulu homestead
A Zulu hut
Zulu women
Zulu men
The Zulu day
Zulu taboos
Zulu history
Chapter 3 - The Zulu War
Using evidence: Why did Britain declare war in 1879?
Causation: Why did Britain declare war in 1879?
Knowledge: Saul David on the Zulu War of 1879
Interpretations: The Zulu War of 1879 - cinema-style
Chapter 4 - The end of the era of Empire
Knowledge: What happened in the Boer War?
Using evidence: How did the British feel about the Boer War?
Significance: Results of the Boer War
Knowledge: African and proud
Plenary - Lasting good or lasting damage?
First thoughts: What has Africa done for the world?
First thoughts: What has the world done for Africa?
Debate: What they have said about the Empire...
Understanding: How significant was the Scramble for Africa?

About the Author(s):
John D Clare is Deputy Headteacher at Greenfields Comprehensive School, Newton Aycliffe and a well-known author of educational textbooks.

Readership:
Key Stage 3 history pupils