12 History
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Simpson.
Objectives
- Develop skills of inquiry, interpretation and communication.
- Develop an understanding of other people, times and places.
- Develop individual research skills.
- Develop the ability to enter imaginatively into events of the past.
Content
This course concentrates on Nineteenth and Twentieth Century History.
- The Vietnam War.
- Weimar Germany and the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must pass at least two of the Year 11 Assessments, one of which being the End of Year Exam (Essay) at Year 11 History.
Year 11 History is preferred, although History can be taken for the first time at Year 12 providing the student has excellent English results.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs:
$11.00 Vietnam War - Promise to Peril booklet.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
Year 12 History helps develop the skills that students need for EVERY year 12 subject. In History we build student's ability to communicate, investigate, problem solve, think critically, write formal essays, develop arguments, analyse sources of information and see different perspectives on issues. History sets students up for success at University and beyond.
Assessment Information
Year 13 History:14 credits in NCEA Level 2 History with at least 4 credits from the History External Assessment. Students will need the same literacy requirements as for Year 13 English.
NCEA Level 2 History is preferred and recommended although History can be taken for the first time at Year 13 providing the student has excellent English results at Level 2 and is prepared to work hard.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
History 2.1 - Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders
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History 2.2 - Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders
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History 2.3 - Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders
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History 2.4 - Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders
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History 2.5 - Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Barrister, Minister of Religion, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Records Adviser, Game Developer, Photographer, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Valuer, Intelligence Officer, Court Registry Officer, Career Consultant,
Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.