Level 1 History - Plagues, Disasters and Protests
Course Description
PURPOSE: History offers an understanding of human activities in the past in the context of change through time. It enables you to understand your heritage and that of your community, society and nation.
COURSE OUTLINE: Two internal achievement standards are based on student’s independent inquiry of a historical event of significance to New Zealand such as the 1918 The Influenza Pandemic, 1948 Polio Epidemic, the Wahine, Tangiwai Disasters or Tarawera Eruption. or protests such as 1981 the Springbok Tour, the 1951 Waterfront Dispute, 1977 Bastion Point or the Temperance Movement. One external achievement standard focuses on interpreting written and visual sources using historical skills of an event of significance to New Zealand.
Recommended Prior Learning
Satisfactory achievement in Year 10 Social Studies and English; strengths in Year 10 Social Studies; or discretion of the HOD.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)
To be advised
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
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