Level 2 Booklet - Napier Girls' High School

History 12HIS 2013 WHAT WILL I LEARN? Different historical perspectives in time and place -­‐ Social, Economic, Cultural, Political and Maori The themes and possible topics are: Ghandi and the independence of India Imperialism: Vietnam and the Indochina conflict 1945 -­‐ 75 Government: The American Revolution and the making of the Republic 1774 -­‐ 1791 Nationalism: Unification of Germany and origins of World War I Essential History skills – essay writing, research, presentation HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? (Based on the draft matrix) 6 Level 2 Achievement Standards 3 internally assessed make up 14 credits 2 externally assessed make up 9 credits WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE? Ideally, Level 1 History but anyone may select this course WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO? Level 3 History plus a great skill base for tertiary education and careers WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS? $10 -­‐ course fee WHO COULD TELL ME MORE? Mr Fenwick, Mrs Cleary. CODEAS/USLEVEL91229 2.1 91230 2.2 91231 2.3 91232 2.4 91233 2.5 HISTORY LEVEL 2 CREDIT INT/EXTCarry out an inquiry of an historical event, or place, that is of significance to New Zealanders. Examine an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders. Examine sources of an historical event of significance to New Zealanders. Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event of significance to New Zealanders. Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event. 4 Internal 5 Internal 4 External 5 Internal 5 External 42