Year 12 History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Thwaites.
IN YEAR 12 .....
If you did Yr. 11 History you will continue to build on the skills you started at Level One.
If you are new to History, you will learn new topics not done at Level One.
Topics:(2 of the following)
- The Rise of the Nazis
- The Russian Revolutions
- The Vietnam War
Internal Assessments will allow you to research and explore aspects of New Zealand History.
A highlight is an annual trip to Wellington!
AND....
For those who took up the opportunity on offer in 2023, 2the trip travel to Vietnam finally happens!
Course Overview
Term 1
• Russia Revolutions
2.4 Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders 5 credits
Term One holidays- History trip to Vietnam for those signed up in 2023
Term 2
2.1 Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders. 4 credits
2.2 Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders 5 credits
Trip to Wellington
Term 3
• Russia Revolutions
Term 4
Practice and Revision for External Assessments
Recommended Prior Learning
While the skills in Year 12 build on those from Year 11 History, there is no prerequisite and students will not have a problem picking up Year 12 History.
Pathway
Where to start?!....
- Media/Journalism
- Marketing
- Police force
- Medicine & other Health areas
- Political Science/Parliamentary Service
- Law
Etc Etc!!
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: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
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Disclaimer
Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.