Kaipara College Kaipara College

L1 History

1HIS
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.




Learning Areas:

2024 NCEA Level 1 Courses, Social Sciences


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

L2 History

Career Pathways

Market Research Analyst, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Social Worker, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Management Consultant, Geospatial Specialist, Career Consultant, Elected Government Representative, Emergency Management Officer, Interpreter, Community Development Worker, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Accountant, Curator, Economist, Human Resources Adviser, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Exhibition and Collections Technician, Archivist, Historian, Barrister, Librarian, Library Assistant


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

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


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.