Aim and objectives

Aim

The study of Ancient History in Stage 6 enables students to:

• develop knowledge and understanding of the ancient world, historical skills, and values and attitudes essential to an appreciation of the ancient world
• develop a lifelong interest in the study of history
• prepare for active and informed citizenship in the contemporary world.

Objectives

Knowledge and understanding

Students:

• develop knowledge and understanding of a range of features, people, places, events and developments of the ancient world in their historical context
• develop an understanding of continuity and change over time.

Skills

Students:

• undertake the process of historical inquiry
• use historical concepts and skills to examine the ancient past
• communicate an understanding of history, sources and evidence, and historical interpretations.

Values and attitudes

Students:

• appreciate the influence of the past on the present and the future
• value the contribution of the study of Ancient History to lifelong learning, and active and informed citizenship.