L1 History

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, The Dawn Raids/Polynesian Panthers, The Life of Whina Cooper , The Life of Julius Caesar, and World War Two/Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Curriculum Skills and Key Competencies

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, analysing historical sources to reach their own judgements about what happened, why it happened and the significance of these events.

Careers and Pathways

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.