Year 11 History
11HIS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss L. McPherson.
Prior LearningStudents must have prior learning in both Social Studies and/or English.
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
- Blood, Guts and Gore - Medicine Through Time
- Batons and Barbed Wire- The 1981 Springbok Tour.
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
Term 4
One of the following topics:
- Batons and Barbed Wire- The 1981 Springbok Tour
- Blood, Guts and Gore - Medicine Through Time
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
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.