Medieval British and World History 410-1509 (Knowing History)

Deliver an ambitious, knowledge-rich and global KS3 History curriculum to develop pupils’ knowledge of the past, build their skills and equip them to progress through to GCSE 9-1 History.

Provide a coherent chronological KS3 history curriculum with 50 knowledge-rich lessons on medieval world history. Spark pupils’ curiosity, develop their understanding of the past and equip them to investigate the past as a historian.

• Ignite an interest in medieval history through memorable and compelling narratives, rich contextual detail and extraordinary people
• Help all students to think critically about the past by focusing on the knowledge they need and then checking their understanding
• Build secure positive identities and cultural capital with culturally and geographically diverse coverage including five new global history units for the 2nd edition
• Support pupils’ long-term learning with knowledge organisers on key vocabulary, people, places, and dates
• Put knowledge into context with a full timeline covering the broad geographical scope of the period studied
• Easy to implement in your school with the 10 unit/ 5 chapter structure and overarching enquiry question per unit
• Deliver excellent lessons and save time on your planning with the supportive Teacher Guide available free on collins.co.uk, including suggested activities and sources, quick quizzes, answers and essay ideas

Unit 1: Anglo-Saxon England
Unit 2: Normal England
Unit 3: Medieval Life
Unit 4: Medieval Kingship
Unit 5: Late Medieval England
Unit 6: The Islamic World
Unit 7: The Crusades
Unit 8: Medieval African Kingdoms
Unit 9: Imperial China
Unit 10: The Mongols