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Stage 1 Modern History A

About this Subject

  • Length of Study: Semester 1
  • Number of SACE Credits: 10
  • Pre-Requisite Information: Desirable Knowledge: Year 10 History

Subject Overview

In the study of Modern History at Stage 1, students explore changes within the world since 1750, examining developments and movements, the ideas that inspired them, and their short-term and long-term consequences for societies, systems and individuals. Students explore the impacts of these developments and movements on people’s ideas, perspectives, circumstances and lives. They investigate ways in which people, groups and institutions challenge political structures, social organisation and economic models to transform societies. Through their studies, students build their skills in historical method through inquiry by examining and evaluating the nature of sources. Students explore different interpretations, draw conclusions and develop reasoned historical arguments. They explore the historical concepts of continuity and change, cause and effect, perspective and interpretation, and contestability.

  • Students undertake study in Stage 1 History A through the following topics:
  • Imperialism
  • World War I

Assessment

Stage 1 assessment is comprised of 100% school-based assessment. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

  • Assessment Type 1: Folio (80%)
  • Assessment Type 2: Inquiry (20%)

Examination:

  • This subject has a 90 minute online examination at the end of the semester.

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