11HIS

11 History (11HIS)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Andrew Tebbutt, Nadene Brouwer.

11 History

History is all about great stories and peoples’ experiences in fascinating and bizarre situations. Learn the art of being an historian through a close study of primary evidence. Complete research into the historical significance of a chosen person or event. Consider different perspectives on an event from New Zealand history. 

Potential Topics

  • early Māori Pākehā interactions before 1840: Tasman 1642, Cook 1769, The Boyd incident 1809 and Harriet shipwreck of 1834
  • a person or event of your choice: historical significance
  • the Māori Battalion at Cassino Italy 1944: different perspectives on an event

Course Overview

Term 1
This term we are studying early contact between Māori and pākehā before 1810. After background study, we will look at two events in detail, Cook's first visit to Tūranagnui in 1769, and the Boyd massacre of 1809.

A.S. 92024 v2 History 1.1 - Engage with a variety of primary sources in a historical context 5 credits, internal
Due Week 2 Term Two

Term 2
This term you will choose a person or event from history that interests you. You will then research the significance of this person/event and write a report on this.

A.S. 92025 v2 History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of a historical context, 5 Credits, internal
Due end of Term Two

Term 3
This term we study the Māori Battalion at the battle of Cassino in Italy in 1944. You explore different perspectives of participants in the battle, including Māori soldiers, German soldiers, and Italian civilians returning after the battle ends. You write on these perspectives in a school-based exam.

A.S. 92027 v2 History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a historical context, 5 credits External

Term 4
This term we practice for the end of year exam,

A.S. 92026 v2 History 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of historical concepts in contexts of significance to Aotearoa New Zealand, 5 credits, external
Examination in November

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 10 credits
Internal - 10 credits

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
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
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