History

History is the study of people in the past. What’s the most interesting thing in the world? Isn’t it people? Real people? Well that’s what history is about. If you like people, you should like history! History will help you to make sense of the present by understanding the past. It will help you to understand why the place where you live looks the way it does. How are you going to change the world if you haven’t looked at how it got in the state its in already? How are you going to participate in the system if you don’t know how it works? How will you carry on building up your own set of values without looking at how others have done so in the past? The answers will come through the study of history!

History at Cardinal Wiseman is a very popular subject, it is taught with enthusiasm and vigour. Our results at all levels exceed the national averages.

What will I do in History?

• Understand how people tick, what motivates them, what they think and feel.
• Gather and read different kinds of information.
• Look carefully at this information and check it for bias or propaganda
• Read maps, graphs and other diagrams.
• Communicate clearly and learn to express yourself verbally and on paper

How will I develop these skills in History?

Through: