11HIST

History L1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: T. Halford.

Course Highlights: Students study a range of important historical events and movements in Level 1 History, both individually and as a class. The course will begin by examining differing examples of global and local social justice movements, such as the Civil Rights Movement in the USA, 1975 Māori Land March, the Polynesian Panthers etc. Students will also learn about the lasting impact of the Holocaust and international conflict case studies.

 

Level 1 History is an ideal subject for anyone who enjoys learning about the world and the people in it. History is dynamic and exciting. It can spark students’ curiosity and imagination in the world around them and make them more aware of how society has been shaped by events of history. This awareness can ensure students go on to improve their future by understanding the past.

 

Students can learn to perfect the essential skills of critical thinking thinking, essay writing, source analysis, research expertise, historiography, referencing methods, plus many other valuable skills throughout the course.

 

Vocational Pathway: Creative Industries, Social and Community Services, Service Industries.

 

This course can lead to: Level 2 and 3 History. 

 

For more information, please see Head of Social Sciences, Miss Halford.


Recommended Prior Learning

None

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Potential Field Trip

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

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. 92026 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of historical concepts in contexts of significance to Aotearoa New Zealand
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 15
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0