AS 91233 Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event. (5 credits – external) AS 91234 Examine how a significant historical event affected NewZealand society. (5 credits – external) The internally assessed achievement standards involve historical research and communicating the major findings. The major focus for the year will be to apply significant world events in the modern world and how this impacted upon New Zealand. For instance, the contribution of New Zealand to the major conflicts and the reactions back at home. Research topics are likely to be the assassination of JFK and the significance to New Zealand, to civilian massacres and world reaction, for instance the My Lai massacre. The end-of-year examination will assess the external achievement standards. The main focus of the examination is the assessment of resource interpretation, content knowledge and writing ability.
The topics taught include: • Colonial invasion war, and leadership • The Cold War • Topics of own choice Assessment The major focus for students will be to gain up to six achievement standard qualifications (31 credits) for Level 3 NCEA. The achievement standards include: AS 91434 Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources. (5 credits – internal) AS 91435 Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to NewZealanders. (5 credits – internal) AS 91436 Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders. (4 credits – external) AS 91437 Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders. (5 credits – internal) AS 91438 Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event. (6 credits – external) AS 91439 Analyse a significant historical trend and the force(s) that influenced it. (6 credits – external) The internally assessed achievement standards involve historical research and communicating the major findings. The Level 3 programme will offer choice to students to research topics of personal interest. The end-of-year examination will assess the external achievement standards. The main focus of the examination is the assessment of resource interpretation, content knowledge and writing ability. Students will also be able to sit the NZQA Scholarship History examination.
YEAR 13 Status
Optional
Satisfactory achievement in Level 2 History, especially in research, communication and interpretation. Although the Level 3 course is a progression from earlier school courses, it is not necessary to have taken History at Level 2 to be successful in Level 3 History. Students who have not studied History will be eligible to be admitted with satisfactory performances in Level 2 English and/or Geography.
Prerequisites
Periods per week Five Description The course analyses: • Nationalistic aspirations • Social history, and the impact of people changing society The course will follow the theme of "Revolution from Below" as we focus on the role people play in looking to change their culture, society and nation.
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