6ème History/Geography Programme

History Aims

The programme studies life and developments in the Egyptian and Roman Civilisations, Early medieval Britain and the Byzantine Empire.

The main themes are:

Historical change: how and why it occurs in politics and power; religion; work and labour; technology; human rights
The impact of historical change on society
The role of individuals in history
Historical evidence, interpretation and bias
Empathy with the lives of different groups of people at different points in time
The concept of historical time (its division, measurement, recording).

Geography Aims

The programme studies the physical (climatic/ biogeographical / geomorphological) and human characteristics of the world and specific geographical areas (hot/cold/mountain and coastal zones).

The main themes are:

The concept of place and region; unity and diversity
The relationship between human activities and the natural environment
The description, measurement and representation of spatial organisation
Different forms of geographical information (its collection, measurement, interpretation, representation)
Sustainable development/ environmental protection
Biosphere/ ecosystem/ adaptation

Cross-curricular links with the English Department

Cold Zones and Snow Trip: Students study the physical features and geological processes of the cold zones - mountain formation, glaciers, and human adaptation to extreme climate conditions in their geography classes and read the Non Fiction - Snow Experiences in their English classes.

Roman Drama: A dramatization of aspects of Roman life studied in history classes includes speeches created and performed by students using the language and oratorical techniques studied in the reading of 'Julius Caesar'

Useful websites

Atlas Skills

www.graphicmaps.com A great source of quality clip art maps.
maps.google.com Fantastic maps & satellite images of the world.
www.flourish.org/upsidedownmap/ The World viewed from different perspectives.
www.natonalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/ Maps of the world & specific countries.
www.theodora.com/flags/ Find flags for every country in the world.
www.google.com Click ‘images’ to access great pictures of various locations.
www.roughguides.com Online travel guide.
www.lonelyplanet.com Online travel guide which covers worldwide destinations.

Biomes

www.worldbiomes.com Provides an overview of all of the world’s biomes.
www.ucmp.berkeley.edu Overview of biomes – Deserts, Rainforests, Savanna.

SW American Indians

www.desertusa.com/ind1/du_peo_past.html
//inkido.indiana.edu/w310work/romac/swest.htm

Egyptians

www.bbc.co.uk/history/index.shtml Information found in ancient history.
www.sis.gov.eg/egyptinf/history/html/hisfrm.htm History & Civilisation
www.bbc.co.uk/ancient/egyptians/pyramidbuildergame.shtml Pyramid Game
www.historyforkids.org/learn/egypt Ancient Egypt
//interoz.com/Egypt/kids/History.htm The History of Egypt
www.ancientegypt.co.uk Mummification, Gods and pyramids.

Cold Regions

www.enchantedlearning.com/school/Antartica Good site with information on Antarctica.
//nsidc.org/glaciers/index.html All about glaciers.
www.sln.org.uk/geography/geoweb Click on’ blow me down’ to learn about a mystery glacial boulder.
www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupID=12426 Click on Glaciers to see animated pictures.
www.peterknight.com Has stunning images of glaciers.
www.bennett.karoo.net/topics/glaciation.html Easy to understand info about Glaciers.
www.anatartica.ac.uk – Information about Antarctica
//classrommantarctica.aad.gov.au/ Good information & images of Antarctica.
www.panda.org/news_facts/education/middle_school/habitats/mountains.cfm Mountains

The Romans

www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/ Basic information.
www.bbc.co.uk/history/index.shtml More detailed information found in ancient history.
www.zephryus.demon.co.uk/education/links/hstro.html Links to Roman History.
www.onlinehistory.co.uk Information & links on the Romans.
www.bbc.co.uk/history/games/death-rome/ Roman Crime Game
www.historylearningsite.co.uk/index.htm Links & information about Ancient Romans.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk Romans Information
www.schoolhistory.org.uk Roman Culture.
www.learnhistory.org.uk More information about Romans.
www.historyforkids.org Roman Links
www.iol.ie/coolmine/typ/romans/intro.html
www.roma2000.it/ www.roman-empire.net/ www.brims.co.uk/romans

The Rainforest

www.rainforest.org Tonnes of information about rainforests.
www.ran.org/info_center/ Environmental site with good kids corner.

6ème programme