iGCSE HISTORY
(Edexcel 4H10)
Exam board: Edexcel, Course Code: 4H10
Website: www.edexcel.com
In September 2011 we introduced the new Edexcel iGCSE in History. The new specification makes History enjoyable, interesting and challenging and our new resources will ensure you have the most up-to-date material available for your studies.
There are four taught units which will be examined in one single-tier two-hour examination:
Section A – Option 3: The Development of Dictatorship: Germany 1918-45 – Michaelmas & first half Lent Term Year 10
How was the tragedy of Hitler and the Nazis allowed to happen? We study the impact the regime had on the German people, economy, politics and international relations.
Section A – Option 10: A World Divided: Superpower Relations 1945-1962 – Second half Lent Term and Summer Term Year 10
What were the causes of the Cold War and how did the world come to the brink of nuclear disaster during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962? This unit focuses on the transition from war time alliances to peace time rivalry between the USSR and USA.
Section B – Option 4: The USA, 1917-1929 – End of Summer Term Year 10 and first half Michaelmas Term Year 11
This unit looks at the Roaring Twenties in America; a decade of extravagance and excess that was set to the background of fundamental problems in the country which lingered under the surface.
Section C – Option 4: the Changing Role of International Organisations: the League and the UN, 1919-2000 – Second half Michaelmas Term and Lent Term Year 11
During the century of extremes where death was witnessed on an unprecedented scale alongside scientific discoveries that would save and enhance the lives of millions of others, how did the world’s governments try to tackle the problems and issues they faced?
Why History?
If you do decide to study iGCSE History you will practise analytical and judgemental skills and be encouraged to think about your subject critically and independently. Your communication skills will improve through written work, presentations, ICT, discussion, debating and drama. Whatever your career ambitions or plans for future study, History will give you the vital skills.
To stretch and challenge our most able students, the department encourages the completion of two research essays in Year 10. These are:
1. Why did the Cold War never become a 'hot' war?
2. To what extent did Hitler follow the example of Mussolini?
They should be submitted during the Lent and Summer Terms respectively and be submitted to your teacher.