NCEA Level 1 History

Aims

To further students’ historical understanding of some major trends and developments in the 20th century and develop a greater understanding of themselves and others in New Zealand society and beyond.

Course Content

Year 11 History will consist of a broad study course, with in-depth studies being taken throughout the year. These may include:

New Zealand and it's role in World War I, Case Study - Gallipoli or Passchendaele
Key events affecting Kiwis in the 20th/21st century. Selecting from: South Africa - Apartheid/Springbok Tour, or War in the Pacific
Black Civil Rights in the USA
Rise of Hitler
Research into an event of significance to New Zealanders

Skills

Information Gathering - Examining information from a variety of sources; selecting appropriate information; recording information in an organised way

Information Processing - Selecting relevant information from a variety of sources: assessing the limitations of a piece of evidence; distinguishing fact from opinion; recognising specific points of view, bias and propaganda; comprehending simple historical relationships between cause and effect, past and present, continuity and change

Presentation - Presenting information in an effective way — written, visual and/or oral — with well chosen evidence and reasoned conclusions

Assessment

There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year.

Qualification gained

Full course completion — 24 credits in NCEA History Level 1

This subject has links with

Geography, English

Prior knowledge required

Open entry

Next Step

NCEA History Level 2

Achievement Standard

91001 1.1 4 Credit Internal Carry out an investigation of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders

91002 1.2 4 Credit Internal Demonstrate the understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders

91003 1.3 4 Credit External Interpret sources of an historical event of significance to New Zealanders

91004 1.4 4 Credit Internal Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people in an historical event of significance to New Zealanders

91005 1.5 4 Credit External Describe the causes and consequences of an historical event

91006 1.6 4 Credit External Describe how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society

Course contribution: $25 indicative amount, may be subject to change.

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