HIS101

Level 1 History 101

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Nielsen.


“Conflict is inevitable but combat is optional”. - Max Lucado

History is the study of the past – it investigates the people, societies, and events of the past. Studying History gives us the tools to analyze and explain problems, develop empathy, think critically and understand how the events of the past influence the world today.

This course is an introduction to historical thinking. In Year 11 students will study a range of different contexts based around the themes of conflict, identity and international relations. Students will learn a range of skills such as explaining historical perspectives, writing convincing and logical arguments, interpreting sources and learning how to carry out effective research.


Course Overview

Term 1
In Term One the topic of study is Unraveling History. Students will be introduced to key historical thinking skills such as perspectives and source interpretation. They will develop these skills by looking at a range of historical debates such as:
- Death of Princess Diana: Accident or Assassination
- JFK: Lone assassin or conspiracy?
- Rasputin: Hero or Villain?
- Moon Landing: Lunar Landing or Space Staging
- Cleopatra: Charismatic Queen or Cunning Conspirator?

Term 2
In Term Two the topic of study is Power in the Pacific. This topic will explore World War II through the themes of power and propaganda. It will introduce key historical thinking concepts such as significance, perspectives and cause and effect. Students will learn the skills required to carry out effective research and how to use evidence to construct a historical narrative.

Term 3
In Term Three students will focus on the concept of significance. Historical significance asks us to consider what events, people, and places we choose to remember and why. Possible topics for this term include Apartheid and the Springbok Tour, the invasion of Parihaka or the Dawn Raids.

Term 4
In Term Four the topic of study is Legends and Legacies. In this unit students will explore the impact of historical figures and develop their source interpretation skills. This unit will ask the questions: Why are some historical figures remembered while others are forgotten? How should people and groups be remembered?

Recommended Prior Learning

An interest in Social Studies or History is recommended. Please be aware this is a literacy-rich subject.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 5
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0