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GRADE 5
HISTORY
History Course Outline
CLASS TEXT BOOK: : Collins Explorers 1450 - 1550
- Introduction to Explorers
- Early Explorers
- Maps and Marvels
- Spice Lands
- Monsters and Terrors of the Unknown
- Slaves
- Life at Sea
- Finding the Way
- Christopher Columbus
- Vasco de Gama
- Ferdinand Magellan
- The Aztec Way of Life
- Aztec Education
- The Spanish Conquerors and Empire
Aspects |
1 st Term Topics |
2 nd Term Topics
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Assignments |
1. Alexander the Great leaflet / poster
2. Captain’s log |
20% |
1. Newspaper article
2. Aztec booklet |
20% |
Homework |
Weekly |
10% |
Weekly |
10% |
Classwork |
Every lesson |
20% |
Every lesson |
20% |
Tests |
2 Tests |
50% |
2 Tests |
50% |
Research |
To be completed for homework assessments |
To be completed for homework assessments |
Bulletin Board Work |
Teacher discretion |
Teacher discretion |
Notes:
Tests:
1. Tests have to be scheduled prior to the test date. (1 weeks notice)
2. All tests to be checked by team leader before being administered
3. All tests are to be signed by the marking teacher and parents / guardian
Marking:
1. Copybooks need to be marked regularly and dated. Students must hand books in when required for this to be completed
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