Level 2 History

Level 2 History: Power, Protest & the People

Are you curious about the stories that changed the world? Do you want to explore how ordinary people stood up against injustice, or how devastating decisions altered the course of history?

In Level 2 History, you’ll dive into powerful events and movements from the 19th and 20th centuries that shaped the world we live in today. You’ll investigate key moments of tragedy, protest, and conflict, and decide what history means through your own research and perspective.

--What you'll explore:
*Impact of Tragedy – Choose from topics like the atomic bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki, Parihaka in Aotearoa, the Boston Massacre, or the Amritsar Massacre in India.
*Times of Protest – Dive into protest movements like the NZ Land March, Bastion Point, Anti-Nuclear activism, Women’s Suffrage, and the Civil Rights Movement.
*Vietnam War Focus – Investigate the causes, perspectives, and consequences of the My Lai Massacre.

You’ll build powerful skills in research, critical thinking, writing, and analysis - all of which help with other subjects and future study. Plus, the standards in this course contribute to UE literacy (reading and writing).

This course is all about choice, voice, and real-world impact. Level 2 History will enable you to think deeply, explore different perspectives, and challenge the way we understand the past.