Publisher's Synopsis
This is the Schools History Project's core text for National Curriculum history in Year 7. This one book covers two core study units - the Roman Empire and mediaeval realms (along with a supplementary unit on Islamic civilizations). It builds on links between the three units to provide a culturally balanced and coherent scheme of work for the first year of Key Stage 3.;Contrasts and Connections is part of the Discovering the Past series, an integrated series of colour textbooks covering National Curriculum history for the age range 5 to 16.;The pupil's book offers enquiry-based tasks designed to help the reader towards the Attainment Targets. Each enquiry focuses on one particular area of the Attainment Targets.;This teacher's resource book offers guidance on the Attainment Targets and assessment, together with photocopiable support and extension material for pupils ove a wide ability range.