12HIS

Level 2 History

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms W. Johnston.

Year 12 History

The study of History allows us to understand our past, which in turn helps us understand our present.  History helps us understand people and societies, what factors motivated some people to take actions that they did, understanding different perspectives, and continues to build on second tier concepts of causation, continuity and change and significance.  Skills such as research and historical thinking will also continue to be developed.  History also provides foundational knowledge and understanding for tertiary courses and degrees in areas such as Health Sciences, Law, Education, Social Work and Nursing.

An awareness of History will hopefully inspire you to become confident, questioning, and empathetic individuals.  In studying this discipline you will learn research techniques, the skills needed to process and synthesise varied and complex materials, and develop the skills needed to give clear and effective oral and written presentations, and the ability to articulate ideas and make them clear to others.

Field Trip Assessment: Takapūneke Massacre

A section of guided and individual research work on an aspect of New Zealand History.  This will be based on a three day field trip to Banks Peninsula to fulfil requirements of the research section of the course.


Topics Covered

Three topics will be covered over the course of the year, they could include:

* Hiroshima                                                                                                            * Holocaust

* Kristallnacht                                                                                                        * NZ Eugenics

* Springbok Tour 1981                                                                                           * Little Rock - USA

* 1918 Influenza                                                                                                    * Easter Rising, 1916

* Assassination of JFK                                                                                            *Akaroa -Small Town, Big History

* Witchcraft, Werewolves and Magic in European History

Subject Costs

Field Trip to Banks Peninsula, staying at Akaroa, approximately $300

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 28 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91229 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.1 - Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91230 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.2 - Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91231 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.3 - Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91232 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.4 - Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91233 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.5 - Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r,5w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91234 v2
NZQA Info
History 2.6 - Examine how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r,5w
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 28
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 28
Total Numeracy Credits: 0