Welcome to the History and Modern Studies Department

History and Modern Studies play a vital role in today’s society and the department aims to ensure each child has a positive learning experience to enhance their understanding of the
world, both past and present.

MEMBERS OF STAFF

• Margaret-Ann Docherty - Principal Teacher
• Linda Francis - History
• Laura Carrick - History and Modern Studies
• Lindsey Stewart - Modern Studies
• James Callaghan - Modern Studies

S1 HISTORY

• What is History ?
• The Titanic
• The Assassination of JFK

STANDARD GRADE HISTORY S2/3

International Cooperation and Conflict 1890s - 1920s

Germany 1918-1939

• How did one assassin plunge Europe into the most terrible war ever known?
• A war of new technology
• The Introduction of poison gas
• Horrible disease and suicidal attacks
• The impact of WW1

Germany 1918 - 1939

• How did the most evil political movement ever, the Nazis, come to power and what terrible things did they do?

Changing Life in Scotland and Britain 1880s - Present Day

• Population, migration, immigration and emigration
• Changes in housing conditions
• The misery of poverty and disease
• Equality for women and men
• Changes in Transport and shipbuilding

HIGHER HISTORY - WHAT DO PUPILS STUDY ?

PAPER 1

Modern British History 1850 - 1979

• Changing Scottish Society 1850 - 1939
• The Growth of Democracy
• Women's Rights
• Towards the Welfare State

The Rise of Nationalism in Germany

• Reasons for the Growth of Nationalism in Germany
• German Unification
• The Rise of the Nazis
• Methods used by the Nazis to Stay in Power

PAPER 2

Migration and Empire

• The Migration of Scots
• The Expereience of Immigrants in Scotland
• The Impact of Scots Emigration on the Empire
• The Effects of Migration and Empire on Scoitland, to 1939
• The Development of Scottish Identity

MODERN STUDIES - S1 MODERN STUDIES

• The Study of South Africa
• Rights and Responsibilities

STANDARD GRADE MODERN STUDIES S2/3

• Living in a Democracy
• Ideologies - USA
• International Issues
• Changing Society

HIGHER MODERN STUDIES - WHAT DO PUPILS STUDY ?

PAPER 1

Political Issues in the United Kingdom

• Study Theme 1A: Devolved Decision Making in Scotland
• Study Theme 1D: The Electoral System, Voting and Political Attitudes

International Issues

• Study Theme 3C: The United States of America
• Study Theme 3A: The Republic of South Africa

PAPER 2

Social Issues in the United Kingdom

• Study Theme 2: Wealth & Health Inequalities in the United Kingdom

The skills of decision making will be incorporated in this unit