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
Entry Requirements
Open entry
Next Step
NCEA History Level 2