Approx Cost:
$10 for koha for guest speakers.
Technology Requirements:
A laptop is of benefit for this course
Entry Recommendations:

Open entry, but this course is suited to those with a strong interest in history.

Course Outline:

This course will be focused on World War One and World War Two. It will explore the many different facets of the two wars including: the origins of the wars; the technological and medical advancements; conscientious objectors; espionage; trench warfare; women and animals in war, and many more. Students will then complete a research internal on a battle or campaign from World War One or Two.

Topics to be covered:

  • Origins of the world wars.
  • The Role of propaganda.
  • Conscientious objectors – focusing on Archibald Baxter.
  • The role of animals, women, and children.
  • Key battles of WW1 and WW2.
  • Trench warfare.
  • War on the home front.
  • Technological and medical advancements – including a case study on the work of Archibald McIndoe.
  • Students will complete a research internal on a battle of campaign from World War One or Two of their choosing.

 

This course can be taken in combination with any other Year 11 History semester course.

Where Does It Lead:

History 201

For further information see:
Mrs T Smith