NCEA Level 1 History
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Crawley.
Unuhia te rito o te harakeke kei whea te kōmako e kō? Whakatairangitia – rere ki uta, rere ki tai; Ui mai koe ki ahau he aha te mea nui o te ao, Māku e kī atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata! Nā, Meri Ngāroto, Te Aupōuri (1830s) | Remove the heart of the flax bush and where will the kōmako sing? Proclaim it to the land, proclaim it to the sea; Ask me, 'What is the greatest thing in the world?' I will reply, 'It is people, people, people!' |
History is about engaging with the historical narratives of people, places and events from the past. Topics explored at Level One include the USA Civil Rights movement, New Zealand's involvement in the Gallipoli campaign, the Māori Battalion, and the 1981 Springbok Tour of Aotearoa New Zealand.
The curriculum is governed by three main ideas:
- Power relationships often drive history
- Place shapes the historical narratives of peoples
- Identity is interwoven with history and is shaped by tūrangawaewae, whakapapa, and whanaungatanga
At Level One, students will learn to recognise that historical narratives are constructed from sources and may differ in their construction. They will develop research skills, including an understanding of the strengths and limitations of different historical sources, and be able to construct a narrative using historical concepts and selected evidence. They will explore story-telling in history and the relationship between cause and effect within historical narratives, identifying continuity and change over time. They will engage with a variety of perspectives on historical places, people, and events and consider the significance of historical places, people, events and the exercise of power in the past.
NCEA Level One standards
History 1.1 - 92024 Internal 5 Credits: Engage with a variety of primary sources in a historical context
History 1.2 - 92025 Internal 5 Credits: Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of a historical context
History 1.3 - 92026 External 5 Credits: Demonstrate understanding of historical concepts in contexts of significance to Aotearoa New Zealand
History 1.4 - 92027 External 5 Credits: Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a historical context (Optional)
Recommended Prior Learning
Students should have passed the majority of Social Studies and English assessments in Year 10.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
BYOD
One 1B8 exercise book.
Pencils
Pens
Highlighters
Ruler.
Pathway
History teaches essential critical thinking, research and analysis skills. Students learn to read and interpret sources, analyse bias and perspective, and assess the usefulness of information and evidence. They also learn to formulate and express well-constructed written and oral arguments. These skills are well-suited to numerous careers including law, politics, journalism, public service, human resources, governance, research, and diplomacy.
Assessment Information
Two assessments are internals, 1,1 and 1,2, are completed in-class and at home over a three to four-week periodOne assessment, 1.4, is an optional external completed under exam conditions at schools. This is submitted for external marking.
One assessment, 1.3, is an external sat in the final NCEA exam period.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
History 1.1 - Engage with a variety of primary sources in a historical context
NZQA Info
History 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the significance of a historical context
NZQA Info
History 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of historical concepts in contexts of significance to Aotearoa New Zealand
NZQA Info
History 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a historical context
Disclaimer
Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.
The 2025 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2024. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2025 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.