History

History at Winnall Primary School

What does a Winnall Historian look like by the end of Year 1?

Is beginning to understand the concept of chronology, being able to place events on a simple timeline.
Can recall special events in their own lives, recognising that these happened in the past.
Is beginning to use basic vocabulary (such as old, new, long time ago) as part of a developing sense of the concepts of past, present and future.
Knows that artefacts can tell us about the past.
Can use sources of information, such as artefacts, to answer questions about some familiar ideas.
Has an awareness that everyday objects have changed over time.

What does a Winnall Historian look like by the end of Year 2?

Is developing an understanding of what chronology is, and can order 5 events on a timeline.
Is beginning to develop a confidence when using artefacts and can sequence known artefacts from different periods in time.
Can ask basic questions about the past informed by knowledge.
Is noticing and making basic comparisons between things that existed in the past and in the present.
Has been introduced to the concept of sources and is using primary sources to find out about the past.
Can feel confident to ask questions about important historical people and events.

What does a Winnall Historian look like by the end of Year 3?

Understands that history is divided into periods (for example, Stone Age, Neolithic period).
Can explain similarities and differences between the daily lives of people in the past and today, and the reasons behind changes and continuities.
Has an awareness of, and is able to identify, primary and secondary historical sources.
Is continuing to understand the importance of chronology, placing times and dates studied on a timeline that includes both BC and AD periods.
Can confidently ask questions about the main features of everyday life in periods studied e.g. how did people live?
Can use a range of sources to find out about a period, beginning to interrogate information, asking questions such as, “How do we know?”

What does a Winnall Historian look like by the end of Year 4?

Can confidently place a variety of periods on a timeline that includes both BC and AD.
Is able to define the terms “source” and “evidence” and can use evidence from a variety of sources to build up a picture of past events.
Is developing the ability to analyse with care and observe the small details when using artefacts and pictures to understand the past
Has an understanding of the concepts of cause and consequence and is able to link the two when discussing historical events and the actions of people in the past.
Is beginning to draw on previously taught understanding of different cultures and time periods to ask deeper questions about the past.
Can compare the beliefs of different cultures, times and groups across history, including BC and AD periods.

What does a Winnall Historian look like by the end of Year 5?

Will understand the concept of historical significance and have the ability to sequence events according to their significance for groups of people.
Is able to draw on their own knowledge and independent thinking to explain their interpretation of different historical figures using evidence from sources.
Understands that historical periods have characteristics that distinguish them.
Can use an increasingly sophisticated range of sources to find out about a particular aspect of the past.
Understands the changes and reasons for the organisation of society in Britain, with reference to some key historical figures and historical periods.
Is able to identify the achievements of civilisations, explain why these achievements were so important and the impact on how society operates in modern Britain.
Continues to develop a chronologically secure understanding of British, local and world history across the periods studied.

What does a Winnall Historian look like by the end of Year 6?

Is able to use a range of primary and secondary sources to build an understanding of a period, and use existing understanding of the past to ask questions to find out more.
Understands the changes in society over the last 200 years that have altered the lives of children, women and minority groups, identifying and understanding some key historical events that have acted as a catalyst for change.
Is able to evaluate the accuracy, reliability and usefulness of different historical sources, using knowledge about primary and secondary sources, propaganda and other influences present at the time the sources were created.
Can use knowledge and evidence to understand the thoughts and actions of others, understanding how motivations and cultural norms impact on how people live.
Is able to apply criteria to decide if a person is historically significant and explain why, understanding the context in which that person lived.