1Hist

L1 History

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms E. Huggard.

History teaches analytical skills applicable in a range of situations and occupations, and research and communication skills transportable to most jobs. This pathway provides students with knowledge and skills that are relevant for a wide range of occupations such as law, journalism, politics, human resources, social policy formation, teaching, personnel management, resource management, town planning, architecture and many other careers.  Topics will cover a variety of New Zealand and international themes.


Level 1 History

This course introduces the discipline of history and history skills. History is about more than just the past. It is about the choices people make, why change happens in societies, and big ideas which have influenced the world. Level One History covers ideas around the construction of the past; examples of historic social injustice including the American Civil Rights Movement, the Dawn Raids, 1975 Land March, and the 1981 Springbok Tour; and protest against the Vietnam War.


Themes studied include:
• Myths, Legends, Histories of World War I
• From the Black to Polynesian Panthers: How did the American Civil Rights movement inspire Māori and Polynesian New Zealanders to seek social justice?

• The Vietnam War



Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Social Studies.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery required for this course: 2 x 1B8 exercise books, Chromebook / device

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 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
3
3
3
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
3
3
3
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
3
3
3
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

Disclaimer


  • Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose. 
  • If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice