L3 History (L3HIS)
L3HIS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs J. Valentine.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry, but Level 2 History an advantage
Themes for the year:
- The causes and consequences of the Atomic Bombs
- 1066 and all that
The first part of this course looks at the causes and consequences of the dropping of the atomic bombs in 1945. This includes looking at the battles in the Pacific during World War II, and decisions made by key leaders at the Potsdam Conference, as well as consequences such as the testing of nuclear weapons and the Cold War. Students will complete an internal that looks at perspectives from historians on whether the atomic bombs needed to be dropped.
• Student driven choice of topic: you will have the opportunity to delve further into an historical area of your own interest. This may build on what we have studied in class or it may be something of your own choosing. This will allow you the opportunity to choose what you study but to also apply the historical skills you have been developing throughout the year.
For the second part of the course students look at the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, examining why it happened, as well as looking at the long-term consequences the event had on today's society, such as the language we speak today.
Learning Areas:
Career Pathways
Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Actor, Acupuncturist, Finance Manager, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Product Assembler, Pathologist, Zoologist, Retail Manager, Zookeeper, Architect, Architectural Technician, Police Officer, Historian, Artist, Barrister, Bank Worker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Farmer/Farm Manager, Naval Architect, Property Manager, Building and Construction Manager, Entertainer, Buyer, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Podiatrist, Elected Government Representative, Psychologist, Mine/Quarry Manager, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Diver, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Technician, Information Technology Manager, Event Manager, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Storeperson, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Crop Farmer/Manager, Systems Administrator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Personal Assistant, Records Adviser, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Information Technology Architect, Media Producer, Financial Adviser, Fishery Officer, Forest Manager, Forestry Scientist, Landscape Architect, Gardener, Groundsperson, Health Services Manager, Primary School Teacher, Librarian, Mortgage Broker, Office Manager, Photographer, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Production Manager, Recreation Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Saw Doctor, Geospatial Specialist, Case Manager
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA curiosity to dig beneath the obvious and explore different perspectives and viewpoints. A willingness to engage in debates and formulate and evaluate arguments. An enjoyment of 'joining all the dots' of past, present and future, to create an insightful understanding of the world around us.