History is the study of a past notable for its important, unusual or interesting events that will or can shape the course of the future. Students also have the opportunity to mix with students from all over New Zealand to Wellington for MUNA (Model United Nations Assembly) in the middle of the year.

Our Kura offers this subject to Level 1 to Level 3.  Please scroll down the page to view what each course has on offer.

NCEA Level:

Primary Qualification:

Primary Learning Area:

Date:

Teacher(s):

Level 1

NCEA

Social Sciences

2021

To be advised

Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
This course focuses on developing the student's research and interpretive skills. This then enables them to develop the ability to examine and argue from an historian’s point of view. It teaches most useful skills for use at university and in other school subjects. The course uses a topic approach. Students will learn how to write confidently in a range of styles to express their ideas, how to explore and articulate their ideas both in written and verbal work, how to closely read, analyse and interpret cartoons, sketches, pictures, and texts, and how to use processes and structures to understand and respond to surface level and deeper ideas within texts.

Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)

Learning outcomes/Assessment links:

 NCEA 
Level		 Standard 
Number		 Standard Descriptor Credits Assessment   Literacy Numeracy  Vocational
Pathways
2US8824 07 Research a topic using oral, visual and written sources, and evaluate the research process3InternalNoNoN/A
2US12352 07 Describe aspects of one's own lineage/whakapapa, heriotage, and cultural identity3InternalNoNoCI
1AS91001 03 History 1.1 - Carry out an investigation of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders4InternalYesNoSI, SC, CI
1AS91002 03 History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders4InternalYes L1LitNoSI, CI
1AS91003 03 History 1.3 - Interpret sources of an historical event of significance to New Zealanders4ExternalYes L1LitNoSI, SC, CI
1AS91004 03 History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people in an historical event of significance
 to New Zealanders		4InternalYes L1LitNoSI, SC, CI
1AS91005 03 History 1.5 - Describe the causes and consequences of an historical event4ExternalYes L1LitNoCI
1AS91006 04 History 1.6 - Describe how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society4ExternalYes L1LitNoSC, CI


Total Available Credits 30




 NB: These courses are subject to change as a result of the review of courses at the end of each year. Course is endorsable.

Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)

Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)

Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)
Opportunities for travel to history competitions, museums, and places of historical significance may be available.

Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)

Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)

Course Outline

Term 1
02 February - 16 April 2021
(10/11 weeks)		Term 2
03 May - 09 July 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 3
26 July - 01 October 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 4
18 October - early November 2021
​​​​​​​(4 weeks)

 Introduction to year's course
 Skills Introduction
 AS91001 Research assessment (4 weeks)
AS91002 Presentation using material
 from AS91001 (4 weeks)​​​​​​​

 Introduce examination topic.
 AS91004 Perspectives assessment
   using examination topic (4 weeks)
 AS91003 and AS91005 Introduction and practice
 Mid-year examination

 Examination topic content consolidated
 AS91003 Resource interpretation
  using AS91005 and AS91006 practice
 Preliminary examinations ​​​​​​​ 

 Revision using preliminary examination results
 NCEA final examinations


​​​​​​​

 KEY DATES:

 Week 4: AS91001 due
 Week 5: Resubmission if needed
 Week 8: AS91002 due
 Week 9: Resubmission if needed

 KEY DATES:

 Week 4: AS91004 due and MUNA
 Week 5: Resubmission if needed
 Week 8/9: Assessment week

 KEY DATES:

 Week 1-2: Examination topic content consolidated
 Week 3:    AS91003 Resource interpretation practice
 Week 4-7: AS91005 and AS91006 practice
 Week 9-10: Derived Grade examinations

 KEY DATES:​​​​​

 Week 1-3: Revision using preliminary examination
                   results
 Week 4:     NCEA examinations begin









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NCEA Level:

Primary Qualification:

Primary Learning Area:

Date:

Teacher(s):

Level 2

NCEA

Social Sciences

2021

To be advised

Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
This course focuses on developing students' research and interpretive skills. This then enables them to develop the ability to examine and argue from an historian’s point of view. It teaches most useful skills for use at university and in other school subjects. The course uses a topic approach. Students will learn how to write confidently in a range of styles to express their ideas; how to explore and articulate their ideas both in written and verbal work; how to closely read, analyse and interpret cartoons, sketches, pictures, and texts; how to use processes and structures to understand and respond to surface level and deeper ideas within texts.

Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)

Learning outcomes/Assessment links:

NCEA
Level		Standard
Number

Standard Descriptor

Credits Assessment   Literacy  Numeracy Vocational
Pathways 
2US8824 07 Research a topic using oral, visual and written sources, and evaluate the research process3InternalNoNoN/A
2US12352 07 Describe aspects of one's own lineage/whakapapa, heritage, and cultural identify3InternalNoNoCI
2AS91229 02 History 2.1 - Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders4InternalYes L1Lit RLitNoSI, CI
2AS91230 02 History 2.2 - Examine an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders5InternalYes L1Lit RLitNoSI, CI
2AS91231 02 History 2.3 - Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders4ExternalYes L1Lit RLitNoCI
2AS91232 02 History 2.4 - Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders5InternalYes L1Lit BLitNo CI
2AS91233 02 History 2.5 - Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event5ExternalYes L1Lit BLiNoCI
2AS91234 02 History 2.6 - Examine how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society5ExternalYes L1Lit BLiNoCI


Total Available Credits 34






NOTE: These courses are subject to change as a result of the review of courses at the end of each year. Course is endorsable.

​​​​​​​Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)
For pupils who are working at an Excellence standard at Level 3, there is the opportunity to sit the NCEA Scholarship examination.

Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)

Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)
Opportunities for travel to history competitions, museums, and places of historical significance may be available.

Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)
Two internals are "open" assessments. The third has some degree of in-class compulsory work as a requirement. Achievement Standard 91229 - in a folder; Achievement Standards 91230 and 91232 - electronically.

Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)

Course Outline

Term 1
02 February - 16 April 2021
(10/11 weeks)		Term 2
03 May - 09 July 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 3
26 July - 01 October 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 4
18 October - early November 2021
​​​​​​​(4 weeks)
 Introduction to year's course ​​​​​​​
 Skills introduction
 AS91229 Research assessment (4 weeks) 
 AS91230 Presentation using material
 from AS91229 (4 weeks)

 Introduce examination topic. 
 AS91232 Perspectives assessment using examination
  topic (4 weeks) 
 AS91231 and AS91233 introduction and practice
 Mid-year examination.

 Examination topic content consolidated 
​​​​​​​ AS91231 Resource interpretation practice AS91233
  and AS91234 practice
 Preliminary examinations

 Revision using preliminary
 examination results
 NCEA final examinations

​​​​​​​

 KEY DATES:

 Week 4:  AS91229 due
 Week 5:  Resubmission if needed
 Week 8:  AS91230 due
 Week 9:  Resubmission if needed

 KEY DATES:

 Week 4:   AS91232 due and MUNA
 Week 5:   Resubmission if needed
 Week 8/9: Assessment week​​​​​​

 KEY DATES:

 Week 1-2:  Examination topic consolidated
 Week 3:      Resource interpretation practice
 Week 4-7:   AS91233 and AS91234 practice
 Week 9-10: Derived Grade examinations​​​​​​​

 KEY DATES:

 Week 1-3:  Revision using preliminary 
                  examination results
 Week 4:     NCEA examinations begin​​​​​​​











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NCEA Level:

Primary Qualification:

Primary Learning Area:

Date:

Teacher(s):

Level 3

NCEA

Social Sciences

2021

To be advised

Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
This course focuses on developing your research and interpretive skills. This then enables you to develop the ability to examine and argue from an historian’s point of view. It teaches most useful skills for use at university and in other school subjects. The course uses a topic approach. They will learn:

  • how to write confidently in a range of styles to express their ideas.
  • how to explore and articulate their ideas both in written and verbal work.
  • how to closely read, analyse and interpret cartoons, sketches, pictures, and texts.
  • how to use processes and structures to understand and respond to surface level and deeper ideas within texts.

Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)


Learning outcomes/Assessment links:

 NCEA 
 Level 		 Standard 
 Number 

 Standard Descriptor 

 Credits Assessment  Literacy Numeracy Vocational
Pathways 
3AS91434 02 History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and
 secondary sources		 5InternalYes L1Lit R LitNo PI, SI
3AS91435 02 History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders 5InternalYes L1Lit R Lit No PI, SI, CI
3AS91436 02 History 3.3 - Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders 4ExternalYes L1Lit B LitNoPI
3AS91437 02 History 3.4 - Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders 5InternalYes L1Lit R Lit No CI
3AS91438 02 History 3.5 - Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event 6ExternalYes L1Lit B Lit NoN/A
3AS91439 02 History 3.6 - Analyse a significant historical trend and the force(s) that influenced it 6InternalYes L1Lit B Lit NoN/A
3AS90826 03 Religious Studies 3.3 - Analyse the response of a religious tradition to a contemporary ethic issue6InternalYes L1Lit R LitNoSC, CI
3AS90827 03 Religious Studies 3.4 - Analyse the key beliefs of a religious tradition and a secular world view
 in relation to ultimate questions		6InternalYes L1Lit R LitNoCI


Total Available Credits 43 




NOTE: These courses are subject to change as a result of the review of courses at the end of each year. Course is endorsable. This is a University Entrance approved course.

Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)
NCEA Scholarship is available for those who wish to sit the examination. For selected pupils who have gained UE Literacy in Year 12, there is an opportunity to sit a first year University paper studying the topic American History.

Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)

Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)
Opportunities for travel to history competitions, museums, and places of historical significance may be available.

Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)
Two internals are "open" assessments. The third has some degree of in-class compulsory work as a requirement. Achievement Standard 91434 - in a folder; Achievement Standards 91435 and 91437 - electronically.

Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)

Course Outline

 Term 1
02 February - 16 April 2021
(10/11 weeks)		Term 2
03 May - 09 July 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 3​​​​​​​
26 July - 01 October 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 4​​​​​​​
18 October - early November 2021
(4 weeks)
 Introduction to year's course
 Skills introduction
 AS91434 Research assessment
        (4 weeks)
 AS91435 Presentation using material
   from AS91434 (4 weeks)

 Introduce examination topic
 AS91437 Perspectives assessment using examination topic
  (4 weeks)
 AS91436 and AS91438 introduction and practice
 Mid-year examination

 Examination topic content consolidated
 AS91435 Resource interpretation practice 
 AS91438 and AS91439 practice
 Preliminary examinations


 Revision using preliminary examination results
 NCEA final examinations​​​​​​​




 KEY DATES

 Week 4:  AS91434 due
 Week 5:  Resubmission if needed
 Week 8:  AS91435 due
 Week 9:  Resubmission if needed​​​​​​​

 KEY DATES:

 Week 4:    AS91437 due and MUNA
 Week 5:   Resubmission if needed
 Week 8/9: Assessment week
​​​​​​​

KEY DATES:

 Week 1-2: Examination topic consolidated
 Week 3:    Resource interpretation practice
 Week 4-7:  AS91438 and 91439 practice
 Week 9-10: Derived Grade examinations​​​​​​​

 KEY DATES:

 Week 1-3:  Revision using preliminary
                     examination results
 Week 4:     NCEA examinations begin​​​​​​​












Social Sciences Booklet 2021
​​​​​​​September 2020