Deliver an ambitious, knowledge-rich and global KS3 History curriculum to develop pupils' knowledge of the past, build their skills and equip them to progress through to GCSE 9-1 History.

Provide a coherent chronological KS3 history curriculum with 50 knowledge-rich lessons on medieval world history. Spark pupils' curiosity, develop their understanding of the past and equip them to investigate the past as a historian.

• Ignite an interest in medieval history through memorable and compelling narratives, rich contextual detail and extraordinary people
• Help all students to think critically about the past by focusing on the knowledge they need and then checking their understanding
• Build secure positive identities and cultural capital with culturally and geographically diverse coverage including five new global history units for the 2nd edition
• Support pupils' long-term learning with knowledge organisers on key vocabulary, people, places, and dates
• Put knowledge into context with a full timeline covering the broad geographical scope of the period studied
• Easy to implement in your school with the 10 unit/ 5 chapter structure and overarching enquiry question per unit
• Deliver excellent lessons and save time on your planning with the supportive Teacher Guide available free on collins.co.uk, including suggested activities and sources, quick quizzes, answers and essay ideas

Unit 1: Anglo-Saxon England
Unit 2: Normal England
Unit 3: Medieval Life
Unit 4: Medieval Kingship
Unit 5: Late Medieval England
Unit 6: The Islamic World
Unit 7: The Crusades
Unit 8: Medieval African Kingdoms
Unit 9: Imperial China
Unit 10: The Mongols

About the Author

Laura Aitken-Burt is a Classics, History and Politics teacher in London as well as a practising archaeologist and historical consultant for broadcast and print media. She studied Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at the University of Oxford and holds an enthusiasm for uncovering stories about cultures and objects from around the world.

Robert Peal is Joint Headteacher at the West London Free School, and a teacher of History. Having gained a double first from the University of Cambridge, he studied for his masters at the University of Pennsylvania, then trained to become a teacher in 2011.

Robert Selth is Head of History at the West London Free School, where he has taught for five years. He studied History and Classics at the Australian National University before proceeding to a Master's in Classics at the University of Oxford. He was the sole author of the first edition of Book 4 of Knowing History, and has workshopped and developed the new units in his own classrooms.

Reviews

Praise for the 1st editions:

"The Knowing History textbooks have been a valuable resource to improve my own teaching of the subject. The books are well-written, and the accompanying teacher resources are excellent. Their use has massively improved my student's writing and historical comprehension. It is the best KS3 textbook I have come across."

Rob Law, Head of History at Saint Martins' Catholic Academy

"The Knowing History series has been a great help to the department. It has allowed for a much more consistent approach, ensuring a high quality of knowledge across all lessons. The textbooks are simply laid out, in a clutter-free approach which we have found refreshing. The breadth of knowledge is also excellent; for example, we now teach a number of medieval kings, rather than a whole enquiry on William the Conqueror. Although not the primary purpose of the books, we have also found it a great help for non-specialist teachers and for setting cover."

Jon Wayman, Head of History, Classics and Politics at Longsands Academy

"KS3 students have enjoyed using Knowing History in lessons as it immerses them in knowledge-rich narratives and provides them with opportunities to read aloud. Students particularly enjoy the fact boxes. Trainees find Knowing History beneficial in supporting their own knowledge development while also providing a standardised approach for all staff across the department."

Tessa McLaughlin, Head of History at Bedford Academy

Book Information
ISBN 9780008492045
Author Laura Aitken-Burt
Format Paperback
Page Count 136
Imprint Collins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 265mm * 192mm * 7mm