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The Year 8 Scheme of Work for IGCSE History covers key historical periods including Medieval Europe, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution over three terms. Students will learn about significant events, figures, and social changes, while developing skills in chronology, source interpretation, and essay writing. By the end of the year, students will be prepared for IGCSE History content in Year 9.

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Igcse H Yr 8

The Year 8 Scheme of Work for IGCSE History covers key historical periods including Medieval Europe, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution over three terms. Students will learn about significant events, figures, and social changes, while developing skills in chronology, source interpretation, and essay writing. By the end of the year, students will be prepared for IGCSE History content in Year 9.

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IGCSE History – Year 8 Scheme of Work (General Overview)

Term 1 – Introduction & Medieval to Early Modern World (Weeks 1–12)


Weeks 1–2: Introduction to History
What is history? Importance of studying it.
Historical skills: chronology, cause & effect, source work, interpreting evidence.

Weeks 3–6: Medieval Europe


Feudalism and life in the Middle Ages.
The role of the Church and the monarchs.
The Black Death and social change.

Weeks 7–10: Renaissance & Reformation


Key ideas of the Renaissance.
Important figures: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo.
Protestant Reformation and the role of Martin Luther.

Weeks 11–12: Early Modern Conflicts


Wars of religion in Europe.
Exploration and discovery: Columbus, Magellan.

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Term 2 – 17th–18th Century Europe & Britain (Weeks 1–12)
Weeks 1–4: The English Civil War
Causes: monarchy vs Parliament.
Key events and figures: Charles I, Oliver Cromwell.
Outcome and significance.

Weeks 5–8: Age of Enlightenment


Philosophers: Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire.
Ideas of liberty, democracy, and rights.
Influence on revolutions (American & French).

Weeks 9–12: Revolutions


American Revolution (1775–1783).
French Revolution (1789–1799): causes, key events, outcomes.

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Term 3 – Industrial Revolution & 19th Century (Weeks 1–10)
Weeks 1–4: Industrial Revolution
Causes and early developments in Britain.
Impact on society: urbanisation, working conditions.
Inventions and technology.
Weeks 5–8: Social & Political Change
Reform movements: suffrage, trade unions.
Slavery and abolition.

Weeks 9–10: Preparation for Year 9 / IGCSE Skills


Introduction to 20th-century content (preparation for Year 9).
Source analysis exercises and essay-writing skills.

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✅ By the end of Year 8, students should:
Understand key historical periods: Medieval, Renaissance, Early Modern, Industrial.
Have developed chronology, source interpretation, and essay-writing skills.
Be prepared for IGCSE History content in Year 9.

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