11HIS
This course requires 2 options.

11 History

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Rob Warner.

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Why Study History?


History is the study of events and people who have shaped the world we live in.

- Origins of World War Two and New Zealand's involvement.


- 9/11 and Terrorism


- Film in History 


- Civil Rights in the US


Course Overview

Term 1
Origins Of World War Two and NZ involvement.
Research assessment based on Field Trip and primary sources.

Term 2
US Civil Rights
Historical Movie Study.

Term 3
Terrorism and 9/11
Perspectives assessment

Term 4
Revision for final examination.

Exam Content: Resource based short answer questions.
Extended writing piece on ONE of the topics covered.

Prerequisites

Open Entry. Should have Achieved in Social Studies exam.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$50 field-trip

Pathway

History is a subject that leads onto a wide variety of careers. It also provides excellent research and basic communication skills which are transferrable to other subjects and careers.

Key Competencies

Assessment Information

Paper Description Type Weighting
Paper 11HIS1 Engage with a variety of primary sources in an historical context. (Research Project) Internal 10.00%
Paper 11HIS2 Demonstrate understanding of the significance of an historical context. (Historical Movie Study) Internal 20.00%
Paper 11HIS3 Demonstrate understanding of the perspectives on an historical event. (Resource based.) Internal 20.00%
Paper 11HIS4 Examination Internal 50.00%

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