100HIS

Level 1 History

Course Description

History at Level 1 explores how historians engage in finding out about the past. History explores how and why change has occurred in countries and nations over time. An appreciation of the past allows a more thorough understanding of the present and provides lifelong interest and pleasure. 

Research Investigation – This allows students to work independently, using the inquiry process, to examine an event or place of historical significance.

This pathway provides students with knowledge and skills that are relevant for a wide range of occupations such as law, journalism, the media, politics, human resources, research, nursing, primary, secondary and tertiary teaching, medicine, management and many other careers.

 Themes studied include:

●War and Society - This study looks at the link between the Great War and World War II. It looks at international relations between 1914 to 1945 focusing on the key events on the road to war (Treaty of Versailles, the Munich Agreement, invasion of Poland and Pearl Harbour) and the key personalities involved Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Chamberlain and Churchill.

●Protest in the 20th Century – This study examines the methods of peaceful protest as a solution to national or international disagreements. It focuses on events including Bastion Point, The Maori Land March, Black Civil Rights, the 1981 Springbok Tour; Greenpeace and the Rainbow Warrior and nuclear testing in the Pacific.

Course Overview

Semester 1
91001 Carry out an investigation of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders 4cr
91002 Demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders 4cr

Semester 2
91004 Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people in an historical event of significance to New Zealanders 4cr
91005 Describe the causes and consequences of a significant historical event 4cr
91003 Interpret sources of an historical event of significance to New Zealanders 4cr

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Two one day trips - $20 each
2B5
60 page clear folder
Highlighters
Refill

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: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91001 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.1 - Carry out an investigation of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91002 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91003 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.3 - Interpret sources of an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91004 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people in an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91005 v3
NZQA Info
History 1.5 - Describe the causes and consequences of an historical event
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.