Historical Studies

Content

Year 10 Historical Studies allows students to extend their humanities knowledge by learning topics relevant to the real world and the community. Students who have an interest in History can pursue the subject further. Teaching skills such as critical thinking and ethical and analytical reasoning gives students an advantage across all subject areas, particularly the humanities.

Topics may include:

• French Revolution
• American Revolution
• Vietnam War

Assessment

Tasks may include:

• Ancient folio: Students create a shared information platform that will present an analysis of the revised social hierarchy post-French Revolution
• Historical report: Students develop a source analysis of the key figures of the Boston Tea Party (American Revolution)

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