13 History
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Simpson.
Objectives
- Develop an awareness of ourselves as New Zealanders.
- Develop skills of inquiry, interpretation and communication.
- Develop an understanding of other people, times and places.
- Further understanding of trends and developments of society in New Zealand and abroad.
- Develop an understanding of differing perspectives and historiography.
Content
- The Development of Māori/Pakeha Relations 1769 – 1840.
- The Holocaust – An in-depth study.
Subject Overview
Term 1
The Development of Māori/Pakeha Relations 1769 – 1840.
Term 2
The Development of Māori/Pakeha Relations 1769 – 1840.
The Holocaust – An in-depth study.
Term 3
The Holocaust – An in-depth study.
Term 4
The Holocaust – An in-depth study.
Recommended Prior Learning
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.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: $350.00 Bay of Islands overnight trip for the Māori/Pakeha race relations research assessment.
Pathway
Year 13 History helps develop the skills that students need for EVERY University degree and sets students up for success in the Tertiary world. 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.
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.
This subject is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources
NZQA Info
History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
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History 3.3 - Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
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History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders
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History 3.5 - Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event
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.
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.