L1HIS

History Level 1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Mclaughlin.

Level 1 History

This year we explore what History is and how the past shapes today and the future. An introduction to historical concepts and research skills will provide a framework to research historic events by interpreting and analysing historic sources. 

This course will include an overview of Aotearoa New Zealand's history, identifying significant events, movements, and the people that have shaped the development of our country. We will also explore how we commemorate these locally, nationally, and globally. Students are required to locate relevant primary sources in order to research an historic event or person of their choice.

Through the topic of Social Justice, students have the opportunity to investigate and compare the experiences of different groups including Women, African Americans, Māori, Pacific Islanders, South Africans, Jews, and Japanese Americans. We will compare different perspectives and research leaders and/or significant events on the journey toward equality.


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Our course also includes the World Wars and how these conflicts were experienced by New Zealanders. Our coverage includes volunteering and conscription, the Māori war effort, rationing, censorship, soldier experiences, prisoners of war (both overseas and in NZ), the treatment of enemy aliens, and conscientious objectors.

Overall, this course focuses on developing research and critical thinking skills.

For further information see:    Miss Shears


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Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92024 v3
NZQA Info

History 1.1 - Engage with a variety of primary sources in a historical context


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92025 v3
NZQA Info

History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of a historical context


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92027 v3
NZQA Info

History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a historical context


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 10
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0