Year 10 20th Century History

LENGTH: One semester

KEY CONTACT: Amanda Chandler

COURSE CONTENT:
This course gives students an insight into 20^th Century events that have shaped our 21^st Century society. Students will explore three depth studies, with possible topics including but not limited to: the Cold War, the Space Race, the great technological acceleration of the Twentieth Century, disasters that framed the modern world and the evolution of Terrorism through the 20^th Century.

Students will further develop their historical skills by engaging in historical questioning and researching, higher level source analysis, including the identification and interpretation of perspectives. A key focus for students will be the development of explanatory and communication skills, skills that will be applicable to all future areas of study with which they engage.

ASSESSMENT:
Students are assessed based on the concepts, capabilities and dispositions of the South Australian curriculum.

COMPLETION OF THIS SUBJECT LEADS TO:
Stage 1 Modern History or any other subject in the HASS area, including Stage 1 Legal Studies, Stage 1 Ancient Studies and Stage 1 Tourism.

SUBJECT COSTS: Nil