Level 3 History
13HIS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs C. Coulthard.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 12 History is required prior learning for this course.
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
__________ Social Sciences __________ Te Ao Tangata
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