HIS101

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

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: 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 could include the decision to give women the vote in NZ and the USA, the decision to prohibit alcohol in the USA, the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima Ngasaki, the decision to conduct the Dawn Raids, and the decision to protest nuclear testing in the Pacific.

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.

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


Political organisations | NZHistory, New Zealand history online

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

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

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