Level 1 History - Plagues, Disasters and Protests

Why Study History?

Big Question: How do historical events influence our understanding of ourselves and the world?

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 the student’s independent inquiry of an historical event of significance to New Zealand such as the 1918 The Influenza Pandemic, 1948 Polio Epidemic, the Wāhine disaster, Tangiwai Disaster, or Tarawera Eruption. Other significant events might include 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 Aotearoa, New Zealand.