Level One History
Level
NCEA Level 1 with Achievement Standards
Entry Requirement
Open
Cost
$20.00. Field trip to Quarantine Island.
Course Outline
A range of History topics are studied as the following basic skills are learned and put into practice:
Basic skills:
- Information Gathering
- Information Processing
- Presentation of Information
- Critical Thinking
Topics:
- Manhatten Project
- Bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki
- NZ History 1970's & 1980's including Springbok Tour, Bastion Pt, Rainbow Warrior, French Nuclear Testing
- Causes of World War Two - Rise of Hitler & Fascisim, Great Depression
- Little Rock 9 - USA Civil Rights
Assessment
Internals
AS 92024 - Engage with a variety of primary sources in a historical context - 5 credits
AS 92025 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of a historical context - 5 credits
Externals
AS 92027 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a historical context - 5 credits
Where Does It Lead
Careers in any field which require report writing, unbiased opinion, analytical and logical thought.
Careers include law, journalism, teaching, tourism, public relations, any form of writing, politics, foreign affairs and diplomatic posts.