NCEA Level 3 History
13HIS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss L. McPherson.
Prior LearningPrerequisite: 16 credits NCEA Level 2 History, or Level 2 English, or Level 2 Classical Studies or TIC’s discretion.
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.
We study three of the following topics:
• Muskets, Missionaries and Misunderstandings - Nineteenth Century New Zealand.
• Clash of the Superpowers –The Cold War.
• Fasten Your Tinfoil Hats!! – Conspiracy Theories.
This course includes a field trip to the Bay of Islands as part of the Nineteenth Century New Zealand unit.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Muskets, Missionaries and Misunderstandings - Nineteenth Century New Zealand.
Field Trip to the Bay of Islands
Term 2
Clash of the Superpowers –The Cold War.
Term 3
Fasten Your Tinfoil Hats!! – Conspiracy Theories
Term 4
Preparation for Examinations
Assessment Policy & Procedures Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$325 for the Bay of Islands field trip.