Syllabus links
This resource is designed for use with the following syllabuses:
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Ancient History Stage 6 syllabus – Preliminary Course, Part III: Historical Investigation.
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Modern History Stage 6 syllabus – Preliminary Course, 9.3 Part II: Historical Investigation.
Outcomes:
Ancient History
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P3.1 – locate, select and organise relevant information from a variety of sources
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P3.6 – plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from a range of sources
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P4.1 – use historical terms and concepts appropriately
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P4.2 – communicate knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues using appropriate oral and written forms
Modern History
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P1.2 – investigate and explain the key features and issues of selected studies from the eighteenth century to the present
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P3.1 – ask relevant historical questions
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P3.2 – locate, select and organise relevant information from different types of sources
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P3.5 – plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from different types of sources
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P4.1 – use historical terms and concepts appropriately
Students learn about:
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the methods employed to conduct historical research.
Students learn to:
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define an area of study and further develop relevant investigative, research and presentation skills.
Historical skills:
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Research – Locate, select and organise information from a variety of sources
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Communication – Communicate effectively using oral, written, computer-based and other forms appropriate to an historical investigation
ICT:
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Locate, select and organise digitally stored data.
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Demonstrate their ability to create and present information using a range of multimedia tools.
Extract from Ancient History Stage 6 syllabus, July, 2009, and Modern History Stage 6 syllabus, July, 2009 © Board of Studies, NSW.