History L1

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 the historical significance of the bombing of Hiroshima.  Students will then study the civil rights movement in the USA, investigating primary evidence from the time.  As a class, they will also learn about the lasting impact of the Waikato Wars.   

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, 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.