Why Study History in Hillhead High school?
“What helps you thrive in a modern world is not rocket science, its social science. Experts agree understanding the values taught by History and Humanities will contribute to making you not just work ready but world ready.”
In S4 and S5 History all learners will follow the National Curriculum covering National 4, 5 and Higher Outcomes and Experiences. They will focus on three units of work and an Assignment (research project)
Topic 1 Migration and Empire 1830-1939
Learners will study the major effect of the British Empire on Scotland the Impact that the Scots had around the Empire. The unit will focus on the analysis and evaluations of complex sources.
Topic 2(a) Rise of Nationalism in Germany 1815 – 1939
This is a study of a turbulent time in Germany from 1815 leading to WWI, Rise of Hitler and the impact of the Nazi State.
Topic 2(b) The Cold War 1945-1989 (Higher only)
This course will look at three key areas of the Cold War; the Causes up to 1955, Soviet control of Eastern Europe up to 1961 and finally the Reasons why USA lost the Vietnam War.
Topic 3 Making of modern Britain 1850-1951
This study focuses on the impact of the Industrial revolution on political and cultural Britain. It assesses the major changes that have shaped our country today.
