Northlakes High School
HSIE
Student Booklet
HSC
Ancient History
2017-18
Contents
1 Northlakes HSC Scope and Sequence...... 3
2 Assessment Requirements ………………………………………....4
3 Assessment Task Schedule...... 5
4 Course Objectives and Outcomes...... 6
5 Course Overview and Content ...... 7
6 Performance Band Descriptors...... 15
7 Glossary from Syllabus...... 16
8 Websites...... 16
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NORTHLAKES HIGH SCHOOL
YEAR 12 HSC – Ancient History
YEARLY PLANNER 2017/18
Term 4: Monday 8/10/12 – Friday 21/12/12
Week 1 / Week 2 / Week 3 / Week 4 / Week 5 / Week 6 / Week 7 / Week 8 / Week 9 / Week 10/ Assess
Task
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Week 1 / Week 2 / Week 3 / Week 4 / Week 5 / Week 6 / Week 7 / Week 8 / Week 9 / Week 10
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Week 1 / Week 2
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/ Week 5 / Week 6 / Week 7 / Week 8 / Week 9 / Week 10
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Task
#3
Week 1
/ Week 2 / Week 3 / Week 4 / Week 5 / Week 6 / Week 7 / Week 8 / Week 9 / Week 10
REVISION / REVISION / TRIAL HSC
Assess
Task #4 / REVISION / REVISION / REVISION / REVISION / REVISION / REVISION
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Assessment
HSC course
The mandatory components and weightings for the HSC course are set out below. The internal assessment mark submitted to the Board of Studies is to be based on the HSC course only.
No more than 40% weighting may be allocated to tests and examinations.
Summary of external and internal HSC assessment
External examination / MarksSection I – Cities of Vesuvius – Pompeii and Herculaneum
Part A Source-based objective response and short-answer questions Part B One source-based question / 15
10
Section II – Ancient Societies One question in parts / 25
Section III – Personalities One question in parts / 25
Section IV – Historical Periods Candidates answer one of two extended response alternatives / 25
100
Internal assessment / Weighting
Knowledge and understanding of course content / 40
Source-based skills: analysis, synthesis and evaluation of historical information from a variety of sources / 20
Historical inquiry and research / 20
Communication of historical understanding in appropriate forms / 20
100
Ancient History HSC examination specifications
The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks.
Time allowed: 3 hours plus 5 minutes reading time.
The paper will include a source booklet.
The paper will consist of four sections.
Section I – Cities of Vesuvius – Pompeii and Herculaneum (25 marks)
Questions in this section will require candidates to refer to the source booklet. This section will consist of two parts.
Part A(15 marks)
There will be objective response and short-answer questions to the value of 15 marks, including from 5 to 10 objective response questions.
Questions will require candidates to use sources and apply their own knowledge.
Part B (10 marks)
• There will be one question worth 10 marks that will require candidates to refer to sources and apply their own knowledge to issues of investigating, reconstructing and preserving the past and related ethical issues.
Section II – Ancient Societies (25 marks)
There will be 10 questions, one for each ancient society.
Each question will consist of four or five parts.
A source will be provided for each society.
Candidates will be required to answer the question on the ancient society they have studied.
The expected length of response will be around eight pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 1000 words) in total.
Section III – Personalities (25 marks)
There will be 12 questions, one for each personality.
Each question will consist of two or three parts, with the last part worth 15 marks.
Candidates will be required to answer the question on the personality they have studied.
The expected length of response will be around eight pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 1000 words) in total.
Section IV – Historical Periods (25 marks)
There will be 16 extended response questions, one for each historical period.
Each question will have two alternatives.
Candidates will be required to answer one alternative on the historical period they have studied.
The expected length of response will be around eight pages of an examination writing booklet (approximately 1000 words).
Assessment schedule
ANCIENT HISTORY - 2 UNIT
HSC 2017/18
Components / Weightings / Task 1Term 4
Week 10
Cities of Vesuvius:
Topic test / Task 2
Term 1
Week 10
New Kingdom:
Research based in-class essay / Task 3
Term 2
Week 10
Hatshepsut:
Source research and analysis / Task 4
Term 3
Week 3/4
Trial exam
Knowledge and understanding of course content / 40% / 15% / 25%
Source-based skills: analysis, synthesis and evaluation of historical information from a variety of sources / 20% / 20%
Historical inquiry and research / 20% / 20%
Communication of historical understanding in appropriate forms / 20% / 5% / 5% / 5% / 5%
Total Marks / 100% / 20% / 25% / 25% / 30%
Outcomes / H1.1 H2.1 H3.2 H3.4 H3.5 H4.1 H4.2 / H1.1 H2.1 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H3.4 H3.6 H4.1 H4.2 / H1.1 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H3.4 H3.6 H4.1 H4.2 / H1.1 H3.2 H3.3 H3.4 H3.5 H4.1 H4.2
Outcomes
1 people, places, societies and events in the context of their times
H 1.1 describe and assess the significance of key people, groups, events, institutions, societies and sites within the historical context
2 change and continuity over time
H 2.1 explain historical factors and assess their significance in contributing to change and continuity in the ancient world
3 the process of historical inquiry
H 3.1 locate, select and organise relevant information from a variety of sources
H 3.2 discuss relevant problems of sources for reconstructing the past
H 3.3 analyse and evaluate sources for their usefulness and reliability
H 3.4 explain and evaluate differing perspectives and interpretations of the past
H 3.5 analyse issues relating to ownership and custodianship of the past
H 3.6 plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from a range of sources
4 communicating an understanding of history
H 4.1 use historical terms and concepts appropriately
H 4.2 communicate knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues using appropriate oral and written forms
8 Objectives and Outcomes
8.1 Objectives and Outcomes
ObjectivesA student develops knowledge and understanding about: / Preliminary Course Outcomes
A student develops the skills to: / HSC Course Outcomes
A student develops the skills to:
1 people, places, societies and events in the context of their times / P1.1 describe and explain the contribution of key people, groups, events, institutions, societies and sites within the historical context / H1.1 describe and assess the significance of key people, groups, events, institutions, societies and sites within the historical context
2 change and continuity over time / P2.1 identify historical factors and explain their significance in contributing to change and continuity in the ancient world / H2.1 explain historical factors and assess their significance in contributing to change and continuity in the ancient world
3 the process of historical inquiry / P3.1 locate, select and organise relevant information from a variety of sources
P3.2 identify relevant problems of sources in reconstructing the past
P3.3 comprehend sources and analyse them for their usefulness and reliability
P3.4 identify and account for differing perspectives and interpretations of the past
P3.5 discuss issues relating to ownership and custodianship of the past
P3.6 plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from a range of sources / H3.1 locate, select and organise relevant information from a variety of sources
H3.2 discuss relevant problems of sources for reconstructing the past
H3.3 analyse and evaluate sources for their usefulness and reliability
H3.4 explain and evaluate differing perspectives and interpretations of the past
H3.5 analyse issues relating to ownership and custodianship of the past
H3.6 plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from a range of sources
4 communicating an understanding of history / P4.1 use historical terms and concepts appropriately
P4.2 communicate knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues using appropriate oral and written forms / H4.1 use historical terms and concepts appropriately
H4.2 communicate knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues using appropriate oral and written forms
HSC Course Overview
Part I: Core Study: Cities of Vesuvius – Pompeii and Herculaneum (25%)
Part II: ONE Ancient Society - Minoans (25%)
Part III: ONE Personality in their Times - Hatshepsut (25%)
Part IV: ONE Historical Period - New Kingdom Egypt to the death of Thutmose IV (25%)
Content: HSC Course
Students are required to study Parts I, II, III and IV of the course.
10.1 Part I: Core Study: Cities of Vesuvius – Pompeii and Herculaneum
Percentage of course time: 25%
Principal Focus: Students investigate the range and nature of archaeological and written sources available for the study of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum through an exploration of issues relating to reconstruction, ownership and custodianship of the past.
Outcomes
Students:
H 1.1 describe and assess the significance of key people, groups, events, institutions, societies and sites within their historical context
H 2:1 explain historical factors and assess their significance in contributing to change and continuity in the ancient world
H 3.1 locate, select and organise relevant information from a variety of sources
H 3.2 discuss relevant problems of sources for reconstructing the past
H 3.3 analyse and evaluate sources for their usefulness and reliability
H 3.4 explain and evaluate differing perspectives and interpretations of the past
H 3.5 analyse issues relating to ownership and custodianship of the past
H 3.6 plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from a range of sources
H 4.1 use historical terms and concepts appropriately
H 4.2 communicate a knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues using appropriate oral and written forms.
Students learn to:
• comprehend and analyse a range of archaeological and written sources relevant to the core study of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum
• use sources to reconstruct aspects of life in Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79
• evaluate the implications of gaps in the evidence for reconstructing life in Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79
• describe and assess different methods used by archaeologists, historians and other specialists to investigate the sites over time
• evaluate different representations of Pompeii and Herculaneum over time
• discuss relevant issues of conservation and reconstruction; custodianship of the sites and the display of human remains
• present the findings of investigations of key features or issues relevant to the study of Pompeii and Herculaneum
• communicate effectively in oral and written forms to describe and analyse features and issues of the study.
Students learn about:
Non-examinable background
• stages of occupation
• brief historical overview up to and including the eruption of AD 79
• early discoveries and brief history of the excavations
• representations of Pompeii and Herculaneum over time
Examinable content:
1 Geographical context
• the physical environment: the geographical setting, natural features and resources of Pompeii and Herculaneum
• plans and streetscapes of Pompeii and Herculaneum
2 The nature of sources and evidence
• the range of available sources, both written and archaeological, including ancient writers, official inscriptions, graffiti, wall paintings, statues, mosaics, human and animal remains
• the limitations, reliability and evaluation of sources
• the evidence provided by the sources from Pompeii and Herculaneum for:
· the eruption
· the economy: trade, commerce, industries, occupations
· social structure; men, women, freedmen, slaves
· local political life
· everyday life: leisure activities, food and dining, clothing, health, baths, water supply and sanitation
· public buildings – basilicas, temples, fora, theatres, palaestra, amphitheatres
· private buildings – villas, houses, shops
· influence of Greek and Egyptian cultures: art, architecture, religion
· religion: temples, household gods, foreign cults, tombs.
3 Investigating, reconstructing and preserving the past
• changing methods and contributions of nineteenth and twentieth century archaeologists to our understanding of Pompeii and Herculaneum
• changing interpretations: impact of new research and technologies
• issues of conservation and reconstruction: Italian and international contributions and responsibilities; impact of tourism
• ethical issues: study and display of human remains
10.2 Part II: Ancient Societies
Principal Focus: The investigation of key features of ONE ancient society through a range of archaeological and written sources and relevant historiographical issues.
Percentage of course time: 25%
Outcomes
Students:
H 1.1 describe and assess the significance of key people, groups, events, institutions, societies and sites within their historical context
H 2.1 explain historical factors and assess their significance in contributing to change and continuity in the ancient world
H 3.1 locate, select and organise relevant information from a variety of sources
H 3.2 discuss relevant problems of sources for reconstructing the past
H 3.3 analyse and evaluate sources for their usefulness and reliability
H 3.4 explain and evaluate differing perspectives and interpretations of the past
H 3.6 plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from a range of sources
H 4.1 use historical terms and concepts appropriately