Web Links
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Year 7 History
| History skills -Chronology | Chronology of the History of Britain |
| More about Chronology | On-line lesson about Chronology |
| How to use historical evidence | In depth account about historical evidence |
| NUSA topics extra information | Resources, games, power-points etc |
| Medieval life - Gifted and Talented site | Very comprehensive information |
| The Norman Conquest | http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/histor... |
| Norman Conquest and Castles | http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn... |
| Thomas Becket | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtJX0430... |
| The Tudors | http://tudorhistory.org/ |
Year 8 History
| The Tudors in the age of discovery | Life at sea from the city of Hull |
| Queen Elizabeth and portraits | What was Queen Elizabeth really like? |
| Enslaved people of the Americas | African slavery linked to Bristol city |
| English Civil Wars | It all began in Nottingham - watch and listen! |
| The Industrial Revolution | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMV3E7wb... |
| The Titanic | http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/titanic |
| World War I | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2DLybNY... |
| Women's Rights | http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesiz... |
| World War II | http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z9... |
Year 9 History
| The Great War - was it? | Comprehensive information to research |
| How did Hitler get into power? | Detailed activities about Hitler |
| Topics taught in year 9 at NUSA | Lessons, games, activities and research |
| For beginners to experts | Letters, photos, maps, facts, context and so much more |
| Medicine In Time | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtZNM5bn... |
| The Norman Conquest | http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/histor... |
Year 10 History
| BBC bitesize GCSE History topics | Revision activities, tests and short videos |
| Medicine Through Time | Websites, links and in depth learning opportunities |
| GCSE History topics and activities | A selection of relevent learning experiences |
| Brief history of Nottingham Castle | Coursework topic - How important was Nottingham castle? |
| Even more details about the castle | Read and scroll down for lots of links about this topic |
| Nazi Germany | http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesiz... |
Year 11 History
| Revision websites and materials for our main topics | Scroll down to see the number of topics |
| Exam board with past exam papers and mark schemes | Website for teachers, but useful for past papers and mark schemes |
| Practice source skills analysis | For students who are aiming for a grade A-A*- useful for all grades also. |
| 20 Mark exam question revision and practice | Scroll through the 6 pages and follow the instructions |
| AQA Website | http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/g... |
AS/A Level History
| Keep your eyes peeled to find out what we are offering at NUSA | Should we choose this specification? |
| What is the difference between GCSE and A Level History? | A newspaper article about the step up to A Level |
Year 7 Geography
| What is Geography? | National Geographic site for kids! |
| Transition from primary to secondary topics | BBC Geography website |
| Geography topics taught from age 11 to 16 | BBC Geography website |
| Geography puzzles and quizes | Learn about the world and test yourself |
| Fun way of learning about map reading | Games and activities from the BBC |
| Map-zone website | Games, animations, quizes and videos |
| Settlements | http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesiz... |
| Rivers | http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/geogra... |
| Brazil | http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesiz... |
Year 8 Geography
| Are you a weather whizz-kid? | Find out about all extreme types of weather and climate |
| Find out about endangered wildlife | If you like finding out about animals and their habitats |
| Which country has the highest and lowest population? | Fascinating website to learn more about the world |
| Africa | http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/... |
| Risky World | http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zn... |
| Ecosystems | http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesiz... |
Year 9 Geography
| Which is stronger rock or ice? | All about glaciers and how they have shaped our landscape |
| How will we protect our coastline? | Lots of videos about our disappearing coast |
| Why do people live where they do? | Find out more about settlements |
| Ecosystems | http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesiz... |
| Rivers | http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/geogra... |
| Settlements | http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesiz... |
| Urbanisation | http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesiz... |
Year 10 Geography
| List of useful Geography websites | Links to many subjects and topics |
| GCSE Geography specification | Topics, past papers and guidance |
| Why do people live in the path of volcanoes and earthquakes? | Revision notes for natural hazards |
| What do we learn from population pyramids? | Population pyramids and structures |
| Resources for Geography | Case studies and revision materials |
| Coasts | http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesiz... |
Year 11 Geography
| Rivers, coasts and revision notes | Help and support for students' revision |
| Case study about uneven economic development in Brazil | Really useful case study to compare and contrast |
| Natural Hazards | http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesiz... |
AS/A Level Geography
| Why study Geography at A Level? | Information to help students decide about future study in Geography |
| Why was the Philippines typhoon so devastating? | An example of A Level Geography topics |