History is such a great subject because in so many cases there are no "right" answers.
Historians, teachers, students and people who just enjoy learning about History for fun can all come up with different opinions about key events and people in history.
Some of the BIG historical questions are things like "If it hadn't been for WW1, would WW2 have even come about?" and "Was Guy Fawkes really guilty?".
Your challenge is to come up with your own interpretation and answer some of the Big Questions related to your current curriculum.
I have listed some below, feel free to write a reply with your opinion.
Year 7
If there are no Motte and Bailey Castles left in existence, what evidence do we have that they were really that bad? If we don't have enough evidence, can we make a fair judgement?
Should we bother to study the History of other countries that we do not live in?
What is the benefit of studying anything that happened more than 50 years ago?
Should William the Conqueror actually be called "William the Good Timing" or "William the Lucky"?
Year 8
Has the Industrial Revolution done more harm than good?
Is being able to vote really that important?
When should we stop studying World War 1 and World War 2?
Should all people who can trace their ancestors back to the slave trade be compensation or pay damages?
Year 9
Do we actually ever learn from history?
Were children better off when schooling wasn't compulsory and they could earn money instead?
Should you learn about events that upset you?
Is it right to teach children about acts of evil?
Year 10
Should the state (government) be responsible for the health of the nation? Does the government interfere too much in individuals health?
Is it important that everyone spells words the same way?
Do we need to understand how our bodies work in order to be healthy?
What impact does religion have on society and is this always a good influence?
Year 11
Bodiam Castle - was Dallynrigge just trying to torture future historians?
Mary Queen of Scots - evil or just misunderstood?
Is studying Shakespeare a useful way to learn about the morals of Elizabethan England?
Was the Elizabethan Age really that Golden?
Have your say!
Chose which question you would like to answer and post your answer below with the question in the title.
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ReplyDeleteShould the state (government) be responsible for the health of the nation?
ReplyDeleteYes it should be responsible because from the health of the nation depends the future generation which is needed to carry on growing and developing the country, and if not then the people who can afford special treatment independent of the government will out the poor side of the country,and eventually it will just be run be all those people and anyone born into poverty will just have to die.
A really thoughtful response. So if the NHS system in the UK is working, do you think that all countries should have this system even if it means that taxes will increase for everyone including the people who are already poor?
ReplyDeleteBethan Steinhaus wrote:
ReplyDeleteHas the Industrial revolution done more harm that good?
I think the Industrial revolution helped England to invent new things and work together as a country, for example Liverpool and London might of worked together on inventing a new machine.
The Industrial revolution made England a wealthier country by having people move from the more rural areas down to the urban because of the new jobs and houses that were becoming available.
On the other hand, some jobs and factories were very bad for the environment and some jobs could lead to death. Young children were made to climb underneath the machines and pick up left over cotton. If the children got caught underneath the machines they would be left to die.
The industrial revolution also put some family businesses out of businesses because the factories could do the job better and faster than the family. Because of this people bought the products off the factories instead of the family.
Reply written by Savana Senior 7W
ReplyDeleteShould we bother to study anything that happened more than 50 years ago?
There are many different reasons to study history as it is a great combination of all subjects. Studying history helps you discover how your world evolved. It also helps you develop the skills to look beyond the headlines to ask questions and explore your opinions.
Another thing history does to students is gives us a chance to understand both the present and the past. A lack of historical knowledge prevents people from truly understanding the world they live in.
Last of all, history lets you learn how and why people behaved as they did, whether they are Elizabeth I, Hitler or Henry VIII, it also makes you appreciate that people in the past were not just “good” or “bad” but motivated by complex issues.