Level 1 History
11HIS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Cullen-Wright.
Recommended Prior LearningResults from Year 10 will used to assess capability for external assessment. Students must be capable of sitting external standards.
The course is designed for students wanting to go to university and will be useful in whichever subjects at university students may be interested in. It develops students’ skills in interpreting a variety of sources and literacy skills such as report and essay writing, which are key components of any tertiary course. You will learn how to undertake a research investigation, communicate information in a variety of ways and the causes and consequences of events. You will also learn how to use a wide range of sources and how to view an event from different perspectives.
These skills can be used in other subjects as well and are therefore extremely useful. The topics studied look at some of the major events of the 20th century. They include a Achieving Social Justice unit looking at groups such as the Civil Rights Movement, research assignments on a battle from World War Two and the 1981 Springbok Tour.
This subject is useful for boys looking to go to university in any capacity and those with career interests in education, policing, advertising marketing, publicity, libraries/archive, publishing, law, journalism, broadcasting and all areas of research.
Course Overview
Term 1
Introduction
New Zealand in the Twentieth Century.
New Zealand in WWII
Research on a Battle New Zealand was involved in in WWII.
Waikato University Library trips Preferably week 5/6
A.S. 92024 v2 History 1.1 - Engage with a variety of primary sources in a historical context
Term 2
Finish report on research Achievement Standard 1.2: AS91002 Version 3 Demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
The 1981 Springbok Tour (different perspectives)
A.S. 92025 v2 History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of a historical context
Term 3
Work on external assessments skills
A.S. 92026 v2 History 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of historical concepts in contexts of significance to Aotearoa New Zealand
Essay writing using The Causes and Consequences of a battle in World War II
A.S. 92027 v2 History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a historical context
The 1981 Springbok Tour
Term 4
A.S. 92027 v2 History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a historical context
The 1981 Springbok Tour
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
2B8 exercise book, Blue or Black pens, Ruler, Highlighters, Refill, Clearfile.