Connecting History: National 4 & 5 The Atlantic Slave Trade, 1770–1807

Book excerpt: Exam board: SQA Level: National 4 & 5 Subject: History First teaching: September 2017 First assessment: Summer 2018 Fresh stories, fresh scholarship and a fresh structure. Connecting History informs and empowers tomorrow's citizens, today. Bringing together lesser-told narratives, academic excellence, accessibility and a sharp focus on assessment success, this series provides a rich, relevant and representative History curriculum. b” Connect the past to the present. b” Go far beyond other resources. /bWith respect and aspiration for the transformative power of History, this series incorporates the latest research, challenges old interpretations and embeds diverse experiences throughout.brbrb” Follow a clear and consistent structure.b” Meet the demands of the assessments. /biConnecting History /idevelops the knowledge and skills for success, with appropriate breadth, depth and pace. The narrative and sources take centre stage and the authors model the process of answering questions effectively through that narrative, ensuring that students know all the key points that they need to. End-of-chapter activities consolidate and extend learning.brbrb” Benefit from pedagogic and academic expertise.