America 1920–1973, Opportunity and inequality
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on all of the historical knowledge that pupils have built across key stages 1 to 4 up to this point. It makes particular use of any units in which pupils constructed or deconstructed historical narratives. This unit prepares pupils for their final key stage 4 unit where their knowledge of broad period events is complemented by a specific depth study.
Prior knowledge requirements
- A thorough grounding in substantive concepts commonly found across key stages 1, 2 and 3. For example, 'monarchy', 'empire', 'international relations', 'conflict' and 'faith'.
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on all of the historical knowledge that pupils have built across key stages 1 to 4 up to this point. It makes particular use of any units in which pupils constructed or deconstructed historical narratives. This unit prepares pupils for their final key stage 4 unit where their knowledge of broad period events is complemented by a specific depth study.
Prior knowledge requirements
- A thorough grounding in substantive concepts commonly found across key stages 1, 2 and 3. For example, 'monarchy', 'empire', 'international relations', 'conflict' and 'faith'.
America 1920–1973, Opportunity and inequality
In this unit pupils undergo a period study that provides an unfolding narrative which tells a story about a period that shaped the world we live in today. They look at the key events, developments, people and stories that defined the chosen period.
30 lessons in unit
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