John Paul II High School John Paul II High School

Level 2 History

12HIS
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Coulthard.

It is only through understanding the past that we can understand the present and plan for a better future! 

Level 2 topics and studies aim to improve skills in gathering and classifying information, weighing evidence, recognising bias and propaganda, recognising differing points of view and different historical interpretations.


Subject Overview

Term 1
Inquiring into an historical place / event that is significant to New Zealand and write a comprehensive report on your findings.

Term 2
Interpreting different perspectives of people in an historical event to understand their beliefs.

Term 3
Preparing for the external, looking at cause and effect.

Term 4
Revision and touch ups.

Learning Areas:

__________ Social Sciences __________ Te Ao Tangata


Assessment Information

Assessment will comprise of internal assessment held periodically through the year, and an external examination held in Term 4.

Pathway

Level 3 History

Career Pathways

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