HIS101

Level 1 History: Big Decisions, Big Century (HIS101)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Jenkins, Mrs A. Peszynski.

This Social Sciences course has a history focus looking at key decisions and events of the 20th century.  Students will explore the roles of individuals, groups and governments in decision making, and consider how 20th century decisions have continued to impact society today.

Case studies focus on causes and consequences, exploring perspectives and the signficance of key events.  Case studies will include:   the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Ngasaki, the Dawn Raids in NZ, the 1975 Hikoi, the March on Washington (Civil Rights in the USA). 

All of these cases studies will be explored within the wider context of other actions, ideas and movements of the 20th Century.   Students will develop writing and research skills, including how to engage with different source materials and examining their relevance and limitations.

15 credits made up of 2 internal assessments and 1 external assessment .

NOTE: This course cannot be taken in conjunction with SJS 101: Social Justice Studies.




Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry - students considering taking Classical Studies (Greek Heroes and the Rise of Rome) or History (Our Pacific Neighbours) in Year 12 are strongly advised to take this course.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

2x 1B8 exercise book
Field Trips costs tbc

Pathway

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: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
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. 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: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 10
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.