HISPDH10

Level 1 History - Plagues, Disasters and Protests

Course Description

Why Study History?

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.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92024 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.1 - Engage with a variety of primary sources in a historical context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92025 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of a historical context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92026 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of historical concepts in contexts of significance to Aotearoa New Zealand
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 10
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0