'Hodder History: Concepts and Processes' is a brand new series of Key Stage 3 history topics tailor-made to support the teaching and learning of the revised National Curriculum. It delivers units of content which can slot into existing schemes of work. Each title in the series follows an enquiry-based approach to learning about the topic and its relevancy and significance for pupils today. The concepts and processes outlined in the 2008 Programme of Study underpin the approach to the delivery of the content which will help pupils develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of history. Each book comes with FREE downloadable lesson plans which are differentiated for different levels of ability plus additional FREE web resources for pupils. 'The Slave Trade'; This title asks pupils to explore the big question 'Should Britain pay compensation for the Slave Trade?' It starts with the anniversary celebrations and then looks at the main events following a general chronological approach via the 'story of a slave'.

Author Biography

John D Clare is Deputy Headteacher at Greenfields Comprehensive School, Newton Aycliffe and a well-known author of educational textbooks.