13 History (13HIS)
13HIS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Nadene Brouwer, Allan Taylor.
Recommended Prior LearningEntry Requirements
10 credits in a Level 2 writing-rich subject
13 History
History presents you with the dilemmas, choices and beliefs of people in the past.
This course focuses on the causes and consequences of world events, where people have experienced threats to their way of life. You will learn to ask and answer important questions, evaluate evidence, identify and analyse different interpretations of the past, and substantiate arguments and judgements.
Student choice is a feature of this course as you research and learn to examine the past as a historian. There is also an opportunity for blended learning.
Potential Topics
- 1981 Springbok Tour
- Māori Battalion WW2
- Treaty of Waitangi
- Chinese Influence in the Pacific
- Dawn Raids
- Influenza Pandemic in Samoa, 1918
Course Overview
Term 1
Investigating how race relations have evolved over time in New Zealand.
Term 2
Investigating how race relations have evolved over time in New Zealand, with more of a focus on completing the 10 credit assessment.
A.S. 91437 v2 History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders
A.S. 91435 v2 History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
Both due 5 July
Term 3
Students will be working on their own research project, worth 5 credits.
A.S. 91434 v2 History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources
Due 25 October
Term 4
Finishing our research projects and preparing for the 4 credit exam.
A.S. 91436 v2 History 3.3 - Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
Assessment Information
Possible Credits
External - 4 credits
Internal - 15 credits
UE Approved
Scholarship Subject