Years 7 to 10 History

All students study a core History Course during years 7 to 10. This is NOT an elective subject. The content covers Australian, Medieval and post-World War II Modern History.

There is an additional history elective subject available to years 9 and 10. This course covers a broad range of topics through the study of archaeological, written and other sources. An emphasis will be placed on using primary materials whenever possible, thus encouraging students to utilise and further develop historical skills.

The content will focus on the following general topics: Constructing History; Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Societies; Thematic Studies.

This enquiry based approach is designed to stimulate and involve students in developing their analytical skills and associated writing skills, so as to create a desire and love for history and historical research. By focussing on the mysteries, students are given the opportunity to enjoy the discovery of history.
Year 9 History Course Structure
History Assessment Policy

Preliminary and HSC History

Subjects offered in the senior school are:

Ancient History
Ancient History involves the study of at least two of the following areas: Egypt, Near East, Greece and Rome in both the Preliminary and HSC courses.

The Preliminary course is structured for students to investigate people, groups, events, institutions, societies and historical sites, archaeological and written evidence and the methods used by historians and archaeologists in case studies and in the study of ancient societies. The course provides a background for students' more specialised HSC studies.

In the HSC course, students use archaeological and written evidence to investigate a personality from the ancient world plus three ancient societies/historical periods.

Modern History
The Preliminary course is designed to provide students with opportunities to investigate individuals, groups, events, institutions, societies and ideas in a range of historical contexts as a background for their more specialised HSC studies.

The HSC Course is designed for students to investigate national and international forces for change and continuity in the twentieth century through 3 major studies.

Main Topics Covered:

• Part I: The World at the Beginning of the 20th Century. World War 1 and its Aftermath.
• Part II: National Study from the following:USA, Japan, China, Russia/Soviet Union, Germany, India, Indonesia, Australia 1951-96.
• Part IIa: Students will undertake the study of one significant individual within the context of the National Study.
• Part III: International Study in Peace and Conflict. Students are to choose ONE from: The Pacific War, The Cold War, The United Nations as Peacekeeper, Conflict in South Africa, Arab-Israel Conflict, Conflict in Indo-China, Anglo-Irish relations.

History Extension
The purpose of HSC History Extension is to enable students to build on the outcomes of the Stage 6 Ancient History and Modern History courses in relation to historiography and historical enquiry and communication. The course further develops students’ understanding of how historians work. The focus of the course is not on content alone, although an understanding of content is important. Rather than simply extending students’ knowledge of a particular period or event in history, the course is aimed at using specific historical investigations to reflect on the nature of history and how and why approaches and interpretations change over time.

HSC History Extension provides students with the opportunity to gain greater knowledge and understanding of the way history is written. They do this by reviewing the kinds of history that have been written and the context in which history is constructed over time in order to reflect on some of the problems associated with the writing of history. Students explore these issues through readings selected from the works of various writers and historians from ancient times to the present day and a case study on an area of debate. Through the case study, students consider how historians use sources as evidence to establish their interpretations of a person or issue. Finally, students have the opportunity to build on the skills of historical enquiry and to apply them by designing and conducting their own historical investigation.
History Extension Course Structure
History Assessment Policy