History
At Ullapool High School the study of History is to engage not only with historical subjects but to build skills which can be used in all aspects of life such as research, debates, critical thinking and analysis of information. We see the importance of knowing our local History as well as key events in the History of the world, so students come away with a well-rounded view of History.
Broad General Education
S1: BGE History - one period per week
Topic One - Basic skills in History
Topic Two - Local study
Topic Three - Ancient Settlements
S2: BGE History - one period per week
Topic One - Comparing Roman and Celtic Lifestyles
Topic Two - People and events in the making of Scotland
Topic Three - Motives and turning points in the History of Scotland
S3: BGE History (option) - three periods per week
Freedoms and Conflicts which includes:-
Topic One - WWI
Topic Two - Atlantic Slave Trade
Topic Three - USA Civil Rights
Senior Phase
N4/5 History
Topic One - WWI
Topic Two - Atlantic Slave Trade
Topic Three - Nazi Germany
Higher History
Topic One - Migration and Empire
Topic Two - Britain 1851 - 1951
Topic Three - Germany 1815 - 1939
Advanced Higher History
Germany: from democracy to dictatorship
For further information, please see the subject choice booklets (Pupil Information page) and the school prospectus (School Information page)
Resources and Revision
You need to ensure you have a pen or pencil for every lesson as well as a rubber and ruler. You also need to ensure you have you Chrome Book and that it is charged.
Some useful links:
Homework
In the BGE Homework is not set regularly, however, there may be instances throughout the year relating to specific tasks/ projects.
In the Senior phase students will get homework weekly and be expected to do some independent reading along with specific tasks set.
Beyond the Classroom
We have in the past offered a number of trips which relate to History and the Social Subjects. We have visited the battle fields in France and Belgium several times, we have travelled to Japan and China looking at the History of the countries as well as Egypt and New York. We also visit Edinburgh and Glasgow as part of Social Subjects trips.
Also as part of a community project surrounding the centenary of WWI we built a full size WWI battle field with 2 trenches which we used to re enact battles as well as the Christmas truce football match.
