13HIS

Year 13 History

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms W. Johnston.

Year 13 History

The study of History allows us to understand our past, which in turn helps us to 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 Services, Law, Education, Social Work and Nursing.

Year 13 History is designed to produce an informed and interested person with a sound knowledge of the way the human world works.  It gives emphasis to the skills of gathering information, developing a logical argument and presenting a well-organised report.  In the age of information explosion these skills are increasingly critical in today's job market.


Field Work and Internal Assessment:

International Trip 2025 to the Western Front. 

Topics Covered

Three topics will be covered and could include (you will not repeat topics from the previous year):

* Hiroshima                                                                                    * Holocaust

* Kristallnacht                                                                                * NZ Eugenics

* Springbok Tour 1981                                                                   * Little Rock, USA

* Easter Rising 1916                                                                       * 1918 Influenza

* Assassination of JFK                                                                   * Akaroa - Small town, big history

* Battles on the Western Front (WWI)

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 25 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91434 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91435 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91436 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.3 - Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91437 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91438 v2
NZQA Info
History 3.5 - Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 25
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 25
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 25

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.