History/Modern Studies
Welcome to the History and Modern Studies Department
History and Modern Studies play a vital role in today’s society and the department aims to ensure each child has a positive learning experience to enhance their understanding of the world, both past and present.
MEMBERS OF STAFF
- Margaret-Ann Docherty - Principal Teacher
- Linda Francis - History and Modern Studies
- Laura Carrick - History and Modern Studies
S1 Social Studies
S1 Common Social Studies Course
- Pupils study a common course, which includes History, Modern Studies, Geography and RME
- Scotland in the World
- India
S2 Social Studies
- USA: Assassination of JFK
- USA: Martin Luther King
- USA: Inequalities
- USA: Earth Forces
Pupils will opt to complete an investigation of their choice from one of the above areas.
National 4/5 History S3/4
Pupils will complete their final year studying the last section within the National 4/5 course.
The Era of The Great War, 1910-1928
- Scots on the Western Front
- Domestic Impact of War: Society and Culture
- Domestic Impact of War: Industry and Economy
- Domestic Impact of War: Politics
The Atlantic Slave Trade, 1770-1807
- The Triangular Trade
- Britain and the Caribbean
- The Captive's Experience and Slave Resistance
- The Abolitionist Campaigns
Hitler and Nazi Germany, 1919-1939
- Weimar Germany, 1919-1929
- Nazi Rise to Power, 1929-1933
- Nazi Control of Germany
- Nazi Social and Economic Policies
HIGHER HISTORY - WHAT DO PUPILS STUDY ?
PAPER 1
Modern British History 1850 - 1979
- Changing Scottish Society 1850 - 1939
- The Growth of Democracy
- Women's Rights
- Towards the Welfare State
The Rise of Nationalism in Germany
- Reasons for the Growth of Nationalism in Germany
- German Unification
- The Rise of the Nazis
- Methods used by the Nazis to Stay in Power
PAPER 2
Migration and Empire
- The Migration of Scots
- The Expereience of Immigrants in Scotland
- The Impact of Scots Emigration on the Empire
- The Effects of Migration and Empire on Scoitland, to 1939
- The Development of Scottish Identity
S1/S2 Modern Studies
S1/S2 common Social Studies course (As Above)
National 4/5 Modern Studies S3/4
Democracy in the UK
- Representation
- Participation
- Election Campaigns
- Influence
Social Issues in the United Kingdom: Crime and the Law
- What are the different types of crime ?
- What are the causes of crime ?
- The Impact of Crime
- Efforts to Tackle Crime
- The Criminal Justice System in Scotland
International Issues: World Power Brazil
- Political Issues
- Socio/Economic Issues
- Government Reactions and Responses to Socio/Economic Issues
- Rights and Responsibilities of Individuals
HIGHER MODERN STUDIES - WHAT DO PUPILS STUDY ?
PAPER 1
Political Issues in the United Kingdom
- Study Theme 1A: Devolved Decision Making in Scotland
- Study Theme 1D: The Electoral System, Voting and Political Attitudes
International Issues
- Study Theme 3C: The United States of America
- Study Theme 3A: The Republic of South Africa
PAPER 2
Social Issues in the United Kingdom
- Study Theme 2: Wealth & Health Inequalities in the United Kingdom
The skills of decision making will be incorporated in this unit
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