Level 1 History - Plagues, Disasters and Protests
HISPDH10 Course Description Recommended Prior LearningSatisfactory achievement in Year 10 Social Studies and English; strengths in Year 10 Social Studies; or discretion of the HOD.
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.
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Pathway
Level 2 Ancient Civilisations, Level 2 History Royals, Dictators and Revolutions
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)To be advised