1HIS

L1 History

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

NCEA Level 1 History (1HIS) 

Studying history is important for helping us understand the world around us and why things are the way they are. The present-day is shaped by past events, and the study of History gives us the opportunity to ask and understand complex questions about these events and their significance. History explores the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of events, to give us a richer and deeper look at the bigger picture. History is interesting and exciting!

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of key historical events that have changed both global and New Zealand History over the 20th Century.  Events include : The Black Civil Rights Movement in America, Protests in Aotearoa New Zealand and World War Two and the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

This course will provoke students to think deeply and critically about the world around them and to analyse and critique the actions and perspectives of others. Students will act as historians, finding and analysing historical sources to reach their own judgements about what happened, why it happened and the significance of these events.

Level 1 History equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in Level 2 and 3 History.  At a deeper level, the study of History provides students with the critical thinking and communication skills necessary to succeed in a variety of careers in such areas as law, government policy, economics, social work, journalism, counseling, teaching, human resources, market research, travel advisor.



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1x Workbook
1x Clearfile folder
1x Chromebook/laptop
Highlighters

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 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
A.S. 92027 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a historical context
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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 15
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.