Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/1HIS

History Level 1 -  Conflict, Crime and Punishment


Domain: History - University Entrance Approved Subject

Over the course of the year, students will be learning about how crime and conflict has shaped New Zealand from colonisation to pre WW1. We will start the year with an in-depth study of capital punishment in New Zealand then move on to New Zealand's participation in The Second Anglo-Boer War and the affect on New Zealand identiy. Students will base their investigation internal achievement standard (1.1) on Capital Punishment in NZ and their demonstration of understanding (1.2) on New Zealand's participation in The Second Anglo Boer War.

In term three students will move towards studying the causes, conflict surrounding, and consequenc es of the Black Civil Rights Movement in the USA. Students will base their final internal achievement standard on the perspectives (1.4) of those involved in the Birmingham Campaign of 1963.

What will I do?
This course runs for a full year and would appeal to students interested in how past events have shaped lives. There will be some element of choice in this course and students may choose to investigate a historical topic of their choice in term three. You will have the opportunity to think deeply about, and debate, ideas and issues about conflicts. You will learn to investigate and communicate knowledge and understanding, and how to interpret historical resources like the Auckland War Memorial Museum, cartoons, maps, photographs and posters. You will manage your learning, interact with others and contribute to the wider learning community. You will gain knowledge, skills and experience to understand the impact of past events on New Zealand society and understand that people's perspectives of these events differ.

Capital Punishment in New Zealand
This course will study the first and last man hanged in New Zealand, women and capital punishment and life in prison. We will focus on uing primary sources such as Papers Past to examine the effect of crime on New Zealand Society and how crime has evolved in New Zealand from colonisation to the 21st century.

The Second Anglo Boer War and New Zealand Involvement
The course will cover background to the war such as the colonisation of Southern Africa, the Great Trek, the First Boer War, the Jamerson Raid and Kruger's Ultimatum. We will look in depth at what happened from Phase One - Black Week, P hase Two - New Zealand's first international conflict and Phase Three -Commandos and Concentration Camps. We will then study the Treaty of Vereeniging, reparations and lives lost and ongoing resentment.

Significance to New Zealand


 * Maori and the SABW
 * The Home Front
 * New Zealand Identity

The Causes and Consequences of the Black Civil Rights Movement
This course will cover background to the movement such as the Jim Crow Laws, US Government and the KKK. We will learn about events such as the Brown vs. Board case, t he Montgomery Bus Boycott, sit-ins and freedom rides across America and the Birmingham Campaign. We will then study Martin Luther King, the NAACP and the SCLC and how they impacted the movement. The class will them move onto the turn of the movement from the Watts Riot, Malcolm X, Black Power and t he USA today

What standards will I be doing?
There are 20 Level 1 History credits available in 2014. Any changes to the assessment dates given below will be notified in the school calendar next year. Further, students will be notified by their history teacher.

Summary of standards

Frequently asked questions
Where does History fit into Albany Senior High School?

History is managed through the History and Classical Studies Department at ASHS.

'''What are the aims and philosophy for teaching History at the school? '''

Our department philosophy is to provide learning opportunities about history and classical studies that: - engage student curiosity; - create opportunities for deep understanding about groups, movements, conflicts and ideologies in history; - create links of understanding for students to political, social, economic and religious environments and/or institutions operating in today's world.

Questions about expectations for students/ student NZQA handbook
This course contains 20 credits and you will be expected to attempt and participate in all of the assessment work.

'''What to do if. . .' I have an assessment today, but I am too sick.'' Phone your tutor straight away to tell them. Leave a message if you have to. You must go to your doctor to have the medical form filled in. Bring the completed form to your tutor when you return to school. You will also need to fill in a missed assessment form (reception) and return it to the school within 3 school days of the missed assessment.

I have an assessment today, but there's been an accident or some family emergency or trauma. Phone your tutor as soon as you are able. When you return to school you must bring a note from your parent/guardian or your school counsellor and you will also need to fill in a missed assessment form and return to the school within 3 school days of the missed assessment.

I did the assessment, but I think I didn't do my best because I was sick or really upset. Straight away, ask your teacher about further assessment opportunities or other evidence they may have collected. Your doctor will have to fill out the medical form if you were sick or you will need to bring a note from your parent/guardian or your school counsellor.

I have to hand in this assessment today, but I am too sick to come, or there's been some family emergency or trauma. Send the assessment to the school office, or if you can't, phone your tutor who can talk to the Specialist Subject leader about what can be done. You will also need to fill in a missed assessment form and return to the school within 3 school days of the missed assessment.

I'm going on a school trip. You will be notifying the teachers affected at least one week before the trip. They will decide about your assessment in consultation with the Specialist Subject leader.

I'm going on a family holiday. You must ask permission by writing to the Principal, Ms Cavanagh. Tell your teachers, but be aware that you are very likely to forfeit the credits for assessments you miss.

I have tutoring, a music lesson, cultural or sports practice, rehearsal. Do the assessment at the correct time. The other things are not as high a priority. Don't forget to let other people know you are attending the assessment in advance to show respect for their time!

Handing in my work. In most cases your work will have a due date set for the whole class. However, it is the policy of this department to work with students as individuals to ensure that they are ready to be assessed. You will have to talk to your teacher who will consult with the SSL over whether your work can be assessed at a prearranged time. To ensure authenticity is maintained between students who have handed in their work and those that are still completing the assessment, there will be a "hand back" date set for your class. Further, you are required to sign an authenticity cover sheet.

My computer or printer breaks down. You need to be aware that technology can fail at the crucial moment. Please back up your work as this is unlikely to be acceptable as a reason for late work. It is your responsibility to guard against losing your work through technological failure by printing out your work at regular intervals and saving your work on a back-up disk. If your printer breaks down, print at school or email the work to your teacher.

I chose not to come to that test or hand in that assessment. You will get no marks or credit for that assessment.

It is important that you understand what you need to do to achieve success this year. Your teachers will give you clear information about what is expected. You need to make sure that you check with your teacher if you are unsure about anything.

Welcome to our Department.

If you have any questions, contact jrayner@ashs.school.nz or ntaewa@ashs.school.nz