What will I
learn?
That people act from a
sense of what is right and necessary; but that changes depending on belief and
circumstance.
We will study two topics from this list:
- The Nazi state
- The conquest of the Aztecs
- The Vietnam Wars
- The resurgence of China
- A topic in New Zealand history
How will I learn?
Having fun arguing with
each other. Look at causes and consequences of key events.
Investigate historical situations. Undertake field trips. Read. Think.
Dispute. Write.
What should I
have done already?
Have good
reading habits. Have an interest in the world and its problems. Be able to form an argument backed by evidence and explain that in writing.
Where does this
subject lead?
Level 3 History and then
the world as an inquiring, interested, responsible citizen – as a journalist,
lawyer, researcher, and so much more!
How is the
course assessed?
Level 2 Achievement
Standards: 23 credits
14 credits assessed
internally
9 credits assessed
externally
End of course qualification
Towards NCEA Level 2 History
Standard
Number |
Title |
Credit Value |
Internal / External |
UE Literacy R/W |
| 91229 | Carry out an inquiry
of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders. | 4 |
In |
R |
| 91230 | Examine an historical event, or place, of
significance to New Zealanders. | 5 |
In |
R |
| 91231 | Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to
New Zealanders. | 4 |
Ex |
R/W |
| 91232 | Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that
is of significance to New Zealanders. | 5 |
In |
R |
| 91233 | Examine causes and
consequences of a significant historical event. | 5 |
Ex |
R/W |
|
|
TOTAL CREDITS AVAILABLE
|
23
|
|
|
ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS:
DUE DATES: Work must be submitted on the due date and time set by the teacher for internal assessments.
RESITS: Resits in this course will be offered on the three internal standards provided the student made a substantial effort to complete the first attempt by the due date. Resits are to be done on a new topic outside of normal teaching times.
PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism is claiming others ideas as their own. Paraphrasing others ideas is plagiarism as much as copying their text. Proper citation of others ideas is important. Plagiarism will be referred to the principals nominee.
Other matters please refer to the NCEA handbook.
