Hagley Community College

11 History (11HIS)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Andrew Tebbutt, Nadene Brouwer.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

11 History

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

Potential Topics

The Boyd incident 1809 and Harriet shipwreck of 1834: early interactions between Māori and Pakeha
Social History: LGBTQIA+ life in NZ; out-of-control teenagers and the Mazengarb Report of 1954; infamous murders
World War 2: the Battle of Crete 1941 or the Dolphin incident 1939
Research a chosen historical topic

Course Overview

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

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

Term 4
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

Learning Areas:

Social Science

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 10 credits
Internal - 10 credits