New South Wales’ most trusted Modern History series has been updated for the 2018 Modern History Stage 6 syllabus.

The first of a two-volume series, Key Features of Modern History 1 offers complete support for teachers and their students in 2018 and beyond. Authors Bruce Dennett, Bernie Howitt, Stephen Dixon and Angela Wong bring their years of classroom, curriculum and academic experience to the fifth edition of Key Features of Modern History 1 and provide unparalleled depth and coverage in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand and easy-to-master format.

Key enhancements

Teachers and students alike will experience immediate benefit from the enhancements offered in this new edition. All content has been explicitly aligned to the Modern History Stage 6 syllabus (Year 11). Trusted, in-depth and appropriately levelled content has been developed by expert teachers.

All chapters follow a new, simplified structure with content organised into manageable double-page topics. The language is clear and unambiguous, supported by plenty of visuals. obook assess provides comprehensive student and teacher digital support, including answers to every question in the book, teacher notes, assessment support and more. A pathway to success for every student

A range of new chapter features will give students of all abilities the best chance at experiencing success in Modern History.

New: ‘Focus questions’, ‘Key concepts and skills’, and ‘Learning goals’ are clearly stated at the beginning of each chapter to guide teachers and students through the content.

New: ‘Check your learning’ questions for each topic allow students to review and expand on what they have learned. New: ‘Understanding and using the sources’ questions throughout each chapter enhance student understanding of how to use and critically analyse historical sources.

New: A ‘Profile’ for each chapter allows for more in-depth learning about a historically significant person, event or phenomenon.

New: Bolstered by a digital platform, teachers will be equipped with an array of resources to effectively deliver the course, and students will be able to interact with content using a variety of digital tools, making for an engaging and enjoyable history lesson.