3 History
3HIS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Hardy.
Recommended Prior LearningWe recommend at least 8 credits in 2HIS, 2GEO or 2SUS or a Science course or if you are unsure see the HOD.
History is the study of events from the past and how they have impacted life today.
Level 3 history is an inquiry-based course where students have the agency to pick topics that they
are interested in researching.
Students will learn about how global events in world history have a significant impact on New Zealand and the Pacific.
Students will learn research skills, how to interpret sources of information, how to select and annotate evidence and complete research reports.
These are good skills to help prepare for university.
This is a University Approved Subject and you will be offered at least 14 internal credits so you can use this as one of your UE subjects.
Course Overview
Term 1
Term 1 is all about who we are as a class and learning how to collect and use evidence. What role does Fake News play in our everyday understanding of what's happening around us? How can we trust where we get our news and understanding of events from?
Term 2
In Term 2 we are using the evidence that we have collected in Term 1 during our inquiry to then analyse significant events in the history of Aotearoa or the Pacific (or even the world). How are things changing? When the world is changing what still stays the same (continuity).
Term 3
With our inquiry, we will begin to analyse perspectives (points of view) that people hold in relation to the topic you chose. What do people think? Why might they believe or see the world like this? This is an excellent way to prep yourself for University.
Term 4
Students who are aiming for Endorsement will sit an external in Term 4. The topic will be based on what you have worked on throughout the year.
Career Pathways
Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Barrister, Minister of Religion, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Records Adviser, Photographer, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Valuer, Intelligence Officer, Court Registry Officer, Career Consultant