NCEA Level 1 History
11HIS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss J. Moore
History
Studying History provides a sound foundation for all career paths. Students taking this course will learn how to: develop clear, critical thinking; collect information; recognise differing points of view; and detect bias and propaganda. Students learn how individuals influence history and will be challenged to reflect on the successes and mistakes of the past in order to be better prepared for the future.
A study of at least three of the following historical topics:
- The World at War - Origins of World War Two
- I have a Dream! – Black Civil Rights Movement
- Batons and Barbed Wire- The 1981 Springbok Tour.
- Blood, Guts and Gore - Medicine Through Time
- Save the Lake! - Manapouri
Subject Overview
Term 1
The World at War - Origins of World War Two
Term 2
I have a Dream! – Black Civil Rights Movement
Term 3
One of the following topics:
- Batons and Barbed Wire- The 1981 Springbok Tour
- Blood, Guts and Gore - Medicine Through Time
- Save the Lake! - Manapouri
Term 4
One of the following topics:
- Batons and Barbed Wire- The 1981 Springbok Tour
- Blood, Guts and Gore - Medicine Through Time
- Save the Lake! - Manapouri
NCEA Level 2 Classical Studies, NCEA Level 2 History
History provides a solid foundation for a range of academic and career pathways. Our focus on academic writing, critical thinking and research skills prepares students for all future university study.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$50 Field Trip.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must have prior learning in both Social Studies and/or English.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91001 v3 History 1.1 - Carry out an investigation of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91002 v3 History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91003 v3 History 1.3 - Interpret sources of an historical event of significance to New Zealanders | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91004 v3 History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people in an historical event of significance to New Zealanders | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91005 v3 History 1.5 - Describe the causes and consequences of an historical event | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91006 v4 History 1.6 - Describe how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Lawyer, Judge, Politician, Human Resource Management, Public Relations, Psychologist, Journalist, Media, Military, Pastor, Social Worker, Councilor, Aid Worker, Anthropologist, Archeologist, Museum Curator, Government Worker, Marketing, Historian, Author, Policy Analyst, Tour guide, Consultant, Development Officer, Film Maker, Economist.
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