Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/1HIS

History Level 1 -  Conflict and Resolution in the 20th Century.
Over the course of the year, students will be looking at the causes and consequences of conflict in the 20th Century and early 21st century.These conflicts occur in New Zealand and internationally.

What will I learn about?

This course investigates:

- Aggressive forces in 1930's Europe and Asia, that lead to the outbreak of World War II.

- New Zealand Soldiers at War.

- Social Disruption and Protest.

- Religion and Terrorism.

- The Cold War and its Consequences.

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This course runs for a full year and would appeal to students interested in how past events have shaped lives. 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 about conflicts and how to interpret historical resources like 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.

Where does History fit into Albany Senior High School and what are the aims and philosophy for teaching History at the school?
History is managed through the History and Classical Studies Department at ASHS.

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 test/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 Cavannagh. 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!

I am late handing in my work. You will have to talk to your teacher who will consult with the SSL over whether your work can be accepted- this is likely to be the case only in very exceptional circumstance. You will also need to fill in a missed assessment form.

My computer or printer breaks down. You need to be aware that technology can fail at the crucial moment. 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.

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            If you have any questions, contact Mary van Rossen at mvanrossen@ashs.school.nz