The Level 2 History course examines events from the recent past and how they have influenced New Zealand and the wider world in the present day.

Entry Recommendation

Nil

Introduction

The Level 2 History course examines events from the recent past and how they have influenced New Zealand and the wider world in the present day. Students are encouraged to engage with the past by asking questions, participating in discussions and drawing informed conclusions about what they are learning.

Content

This course examines the fight for human rights in the context of the American Civil War, Parihaka, Dawn Raids and the Holocaust. Students also engage in independent research on an historical event from New Zealand history of their choice.

Skills

Students learn to ask and answer important questions, evaluate evidence, identify and analyse different interpretations of the past, and substantiate their arguments and judgements. 

They also develop the skills needed to process and synthesise varied and complex information and give clear and effective oral and written presentations in which they clearly articulate their ideas to others.

Achievement Standards

External

91231 v2 - Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders

✅ Credits 4

✅ UE Reading 

✅ UE Writing 

91233 v2 - Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event

✅ Credits 5

✅ UE Reading

✅ UE Writing 

Internal

91229 v2 - Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders

✅ Credits 4

✅ UE Reading 

❎ UE Writing 

91230 v2 - Examine an historical event or place that of significance to New Zealanders

✅ Credits 5

✅ UE Reading 

❎ UE Writing 

Enquiries to: Mrs Millar