Year 12 Classics and History
12CLH Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms T. Robertson, Ms L. Bruce-Miller.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen to all students
Course Description:
History and Classics allows ākonga to explore older and earlier moments of history through a multimedia world with books, photos, video footage, artworks, songs and more. This creates a rich picture of important moments in time such as the Invasion of Parihaka, the eruption of Vesuvius and personal passion topics.
The combined course will focus on the construction of historical (modern and ancient) narratives and how the values or tuakiri of a person influence their actions within these events. Students will also develop their understanding of what makes an event significant, why is it remembered, and how this remembrance can change over time.
Students will also be given opportunities throughout the term to show their development in skills and understanding. We also work on bringing in members of the community to talk about the impact of events and how whakapapa plays an important role in the memory and protection of these historical contexts.
In Term 3 ākonga will be able to work on two inquiries focusing on an area that has interested them the most. For history students focus on significant moments in time, and for classical studies, students look at how the ancient world has impacted our own. There are many topics for these two passion projects ranging from; The Battle of Somme, Suffragette Movement, Great Depression, Olympics then and now, Heroism from Herakles to Maui, and many more.
Other topics over the year could include:
- The Invasion of Parihaka
- World War One or Two
- Eruption of Mt Vesuvius
- Greek Temples
Course Overview
Term 1
Invasion of Parihaka
For our unit on the Invasion of Parihaka we focus on perspectives and the reliability of sources. Students will learn about the two sides to the event and how Māori were portrayed during and after the invasion by looking at certain key words and stereotypes from the time.
We will then focus on how historians and the perception of the event has changed and developed our understanding of Māori history and the importance of being able to detect bias and reliability in information.
Students will be able to either write a report on bias in Historical writings or a creative piece (writing, waiata, or speech) that shows the the perspectives of the Māori and Pakeha from the time period.
Term 2
Eruption of Mt Vesuvius
In term two students will look at the eruption of Vesuvius and how it froze in time the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. We look at many elements of ancient Roman life, from gladiators, fossilized food, religions, and graffiti which we compare to modern times.
The focus of the unit is to understand that the eruption was significant because it gives us great insight into our understanding of ancient societies and how they lived.
Students will also learn how to use databases and mapping websites to find information and primary sources.
Students will create a report (written or video) using primary sources found at archaeological sites to show their understanding of the significance.
Term 3
Students will focus on a passion project and then move onto looking at the influence of the ancient Greek temples on buildings around the world today.
Term 4
External preparation.
Assessment Information
Students will choose either 91229 (carry out research on a historical event) or 91204 (demonstrate understanding of the links between the ancient and modern world) for term 3.
Year 13 Classics and History, Year 13 Geography, Year 13 Global Studies, Year 13 Tourism
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryAn exercise book or a folder with a refill pad.