TERM 1 - Source Analysis: 30%
TERM 3 - Historical Investigation : 35%
TERM 3 - Exam : 35%
Case Study - Ancient Australia
Ancient Sites and Sources
Treatment of Human Remains
Source Analysis
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
AH11-1 describes the nature of continuity and change in the ancient world
SKILLS
AH11-6 analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or argument
AH11-7 discusses and evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past
AH11-9 communicates historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in appropriate and well-structured forms
Historical investigation and research
Frame questions to guide historical inquiry and develop a coherent research plan (ACHAH004)
Use evidence from a range of sources to inform investigation and research (ACHAH005)
Acknowledge sources appropriately (ACHAH015)
Roman Games (Weeks 1-4)
Women in Ancient Greece & Rome (Weeks 6-9)
Yearly Examination Section 2 (Roman Games)
Yearly Examination Section 3 (Women in Ancient Greece and Rome).
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
AH11-3 analyses the role of historical features, individuals and groups in shaping the past
AH11-4 accounts for the different perspectives of individuals and groups
AH11-5 examines the significance of historical features, people, places, events and developments of the ancient world
SKILLS
AH11-6 analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or argument
AH11-7 discusses and evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past
AH11-9 communicates historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in appropriate and well-structured forms
The Historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated throughout the course. The various studies and topics provide the contexts through which concepts and skills are to be developed. These provide the means by which students are able to engage in historical analysis and argument.
The following skills, which incorporate the concepts of causation, continuity and change, perspectives, significance and contestability, are to be integrated with the content of the Year 11 course.
Analysis and use of sources
Explain the meaning and value of sources for an historical inquiry (ACHAH007, ACHAH009)
Analyse sources to identify and account for the different perspectives of individuals and groups in the past (ACHAH010)
Analyse and synthesise evidence from different types of sources to develop reasoned claims (ACHAH008)
Identify and analyse problems relating to sources in the investigation of the past (ACHAH011)
Historical interpretation
Analyse the extent and nature of continuity and change over time (ACHAH001)
Identify and analyse the varying causes and effects of events and developments in order to construct historical arguments (ACHAH001)
Form judgements about historical significance, recognising that significance may be attributed for different purposes
Analyse and evaluate contested interpretations and representations of the past (ACHAH011, ACHAH012)
Historical investigation and research
Frame questions to guide historical inquiry and develop a coherent research plan (ACHAH004)
Use evidence from a range of sources to inform investigation and research (ACHAH005)
Acknowledge sources appropriately (ACHAH015)
Explanation and communication
Develop texts, particularly historical accounts and arguments, supported by relevant evidence from sources (ACHAH013)
Communicate historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in forms appropriate to purpose and audience (ACHAH014)