Tauranga Boys’ College
This course requires 2 options.
11 History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Rob Warner.
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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 very good research and basic communication skills which are transferrable to other subjects and careers.
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% |
Pathway Tags
Lawyer, teaching, politics, journalism, public service, industry, tourism, researcher, archaeologist, activist, human resources, personnel management, media.,
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