Glendowie College

11 History

11HIS

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 an awareness of ourselves as New Zealanders.

Content

WWI background and consequences.
Origins of WWII and the rise of the Dictators.
The bombing of Pearl Harbour.
Debate: Can the bombing of Hiroshima be justified?
An investigation in our local history.

Learning and Assessment Area	Description
Historical Research	Carry out an investigation into a significant event. What happened during WWI?
Historical Formal Essay Writing	Describe the causes and consequences of an historical event – The Bombing of Pearl Harbour.
Historical Resource Interpretation	Interpret sources of an historical event of significance to New Zealanders.
Historical Perspectives	Interpret historical perspectives on an event of significance to New Zealanders. Examining two different leaders’ perspectives on the Treaty of Versailles.

Subject Information Evening Slides

Faculties:

Social Sciences

Assessment Policy & Procedures

Assessment Information

Year 12 History Guideline(s):
Students must pass 2 of the 4 assessments, 1 of which must be the end of year exam.

Year 11 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 in the senior school, at University and beyond.