13HIS

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.

Total Credits Available: 25
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 10
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


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.

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.