Heretaunga College

Year 10 Echoes of the Ancients

Course Description

This course is a full year long

The Big Question: How have Ancient Civilisations influenced our lives today?

Is there an ongoing impact to the structures and traditions from the past?

Embark on a journey through time with "Echoes of the Ancients," our year 10 Social Studies course immersing you in the history of ancient worlds. Discover the captivating myths of gods and heroes, and explore their influence on modern culture. Unravel the birth of democracy in Athens and the intricacies of ancient Roman society. Dive into the epic tales of war and legendary heroes, while delving into military strategies and technological innovations. Investigate the enduring legacy of classical antiquity on Western civilization, from art and architecture to language and governance. Join us as we echo the voices of the past and uncover the timeless wisdom of the ancients.

Learning Areas:

Social Sciences

Assessment Information

MANA REO (COMMUNICATING)

Students will be assessed on their ability to communicate their knowledge, understanding and skills.

• Pre-structural - I need support to describe ideas and/or information.
• Uni-structural - I can describe an idea and/or information.
• Multi-structural - I can describe ideas and information.
• Relational - I link ideas and information together and explain my understanding.
• Extended Abstract - I apply my understanding to discuss my ideas in new ways.

WHAKAARO (THINKING)

Students will be assessed on their ability to develop their levels of thinking in a variety of learning experiences.

• Pre-structural - I need to support to think of an idea.
• Uni-structural - I can think of an idea.
• Multi-structural - I can think of several ideas.
• Relational - I link ideas together to organise my thinking.
• Extended Abstract - I apply my thinking in creative ways.