Fraser High School
History - NCEA Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Whaea L. Green.
Challenge the Invaders
Throughout history, groups have invaded others groups, dominating them with their power to control and assimilate. Level 2 History explores invasions, large and small, to understand what happened in the past so that we can be part of the change for the future.
As a class, we will explore the 1863-64 Invasion of the Waikato by the government and the resulting war between Maaori and the Government as Maaori challenged the invaders and defended their land against them. We will also explore the 1970s Dawn Raids and where the New Zealand police invaded people's homes to find people they deem to be illegally overstaying their work visas. Challenging this invasion into homes were individuals and groups such as the Polynesian Panthers.
You will also have the opportunity to research an event of your choice in relation to our theme.
You will develop your understanding of history through examining the perspectives, causes and effects, continuity and change, and significance of events that we study.
History teaches you to:
- think
- to read and analyse information critically
- to have an argument and support it with evidence.
Why should you study history?
Studying history makes you a more interesting, skilled and empathetic member of society. The skills and knowledge developed will help you in a wide variety of vocations in the future.
History prepares you for many different careers but is particularly relevant to being a Lawyer, Researcher, Teacher, Iwi Leader, Politician, Analyst, Psychologist, Sociologist, Advocate and many more.
This video explains what history is and why it is important (start to 2'53 min). It also shares information about the many different careers that it can prepare you for (2'53 mins onwards).
Course Overview
Term 1
Challenge the Invaders - The Invasion of the Waikato
The Invasion of the Waikato by the British Troops in 1863-1864. We will be exploring this event to understand the causes that led to the Invasion in July 1863. We will then look at the actions taken by the Kiingitanga forces to challenge this invasion. Following this, we will explore the consequences of the invasion at the time through till the present day. This will allow us to understand how this event has been significant to New Zealand and our history.
Term 2
Challenge the Invaders - The Dawn Raids
1970's New Zealand police are invading people's homes to find people they deem to be illegally overstaying their work visas. Targeting primarily Pacific Island peoples, who had been encouraged to come to NZ in the year's prior, the methods and tactics used by police caused outrage and calls of racism against Pacific Island peoples in NZ. Challenging this invasion into homes were individuals and groups such as the Polynesian Panthers.
In Week 8-10, you will complete an assessment based on either The Invasion of the Waikato OR the Dawn Raids that examines the causes, perspectives about what happened and also examine the significant impact of these events for Aotearoa at the time and since. This will allow you to gain AS91232 Perspectives - 'Interpret different perspectives of people during the Waikato War that is of significance to New Zealanders' (5 Credits) and AS91230 'Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders' (5 Credits). Giving you the opportunity to earn a total of 10 Credits
Term 3
In Term 3, we will focus on completing our final Internal assessment and preparing for both or either of the standards in the External Examinations.
For the Internal Assessment, you will complete the AS 91229 'Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders' (4 Credits).
External Examination Preparation:
- AS91231 'Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders' (4 Credits)
- AS91233 'Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event' (5 Credits) - this will be based on either the Invasion of the Waikato or the Dawn Raids.
Term 4
External Examination Preparation:
- AS91231 'Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders' (4 Credits)
- AS91233 'Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event' (5 Credits) - this will be based on either the Invasion of the Waikato or the Dawn Raids.
Recommended Prior Learning
Student has gained 14 Level 1 History Credits 14 Level 1 English Credits 14 Level 1 Te Reo Maori Credits or at the discretion of Leader of Learning for Historical Studies (GRL).
Pathway
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.
Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2023-05-02, Week: 2023-05-02
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2023-02-27, Week: 2023-02-27
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2023-02-27, Week: 2023-02-27
NZQA Info
Pathway Tags
Lawyer, Political Science, Archiving, Editing, Journalism, Policy Analyst, Teaching, Research management, Researcher, Museum or Gallery Curator, Political Speechwriter, 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,
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