Level 2 History

Level 2 History

NCEA Level 2 History – Course Overview

In this course, ākonga will explore a significant historical event or place that has shaped the lives and identities of New Zealanders. Through engaging with a range of sources, students will examine the causes and consequences of this event, and how it has impacted society in Aotearoa New Zealand. They will investigate different perspectives of the people involved, deepening their understanding of how history is interpreted and remembered.

Learners will also carry out their own historical inquiry, developing skills in research, critical thinking, and source analysis. This course encourages students to ask meaningful questions about the past, make connections to the present, and explore the values, actions, and experiences of people across time.

Credits are gained through a range of internal and external assessments, aligned with the following Achievement Standards:

• AS91229: Carry out an inquiry of a significant historical event or place

• AS91230: Examine an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders

• AS91231: Examine sources related to a significant historical event

• AS91232: Interpret different perspectives in a significant historical event

• AS91233: Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event

• AS91234: Examine how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society

This course supports the development of historical thinking, empathy, and research skills — key capabilities for understanding our past and shaping the future.