Level 2 History

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.