John Paul II High School
Level 3 History
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Coulthard.
History invites ākonga to explore the past, and how this shapes our understanding of the present and future, through a variety of sources and perspectives.
It nurtures the skills of inquiry and interpretation and encourages ākonga to think critically. As a research-led discipline, History supports ākonga to grow an informed understanding of the origins of our diverse society in Aotearoa New Zealand. (ncea.education.govt.nz)
Subject Overview
Term 1
Brunner Mine Disaster
Research an historical event or a place of significance to New Zealanders
Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Term 2
NZ Welfare System: Old Age Pension
Analyse an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders
Term 3
NZ Welfare System: Old Age Pension
Analyse a significant historical trend and the forces that influenced it
Term 4
Revision and preparation for exams continued
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 12 History is required prior learning for this course.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.
This subject is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
NZQA Info
History 3.1 - Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources
NZQA Info
History 3.2 - Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
NZQA Info
History 3.5 - Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
This subject forms part of the requirement for University Entrance
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Barrister, Minister of Religion, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Records Adviser, Game Developer, Photographer, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Valuer, Intelligence Officer, Court Registry Officer, Career Consultant,
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