Marlborough Girls’ College
Learning Areas:
9 Perspective Matters 1
091PMT Course DescriptionIn this Aotearoa Histories course you will explore some of the big issues and problems in NZ society. You will learn about different perspectives, scrutinise information and debate your findings. You will learn to listen and persuasively raise your voice to become an effective advocate. You will be investigating the Wairau Affray and difficult local histories. This course will build self-confidence, social awareness, and the skills associated with research, reading and writing.
Big Ideas/Concepts:
- How was the Wairau Affray a consequence of the Treaty of Waitangi?
- How can we understand our difficult history?
- What is racism, discrimination, prejudice, bias, intolerance?
- How can we reflect upon and challenge ourselves and others?
Learning Areas:
Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Yr 9, Semester 1: Year 9 & 10, Social Sciences: Semester 1 Yr 9 & 10