Ancient History

Preliminary HSC 2019

Assessment Booklet

Mrs Grasso

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Google Classroom Code: egamo4 Mrs Grasso’s email address: Jecyka.grasso@det.nsw.edu.au

CONTENT PAGE Assessment Procedures in HSIE 3 Assessment Grid for Ancient History 5 Assessment Task Notifications 7 Syllabus documents for the topics to be studied

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PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES IN HSIE

The HSIE Faculty will follow the policy and procedures outlined in the AHS Assessment Policy and Procedures Booklet.

Please note in particular the following points;

• If you have a legitimate reason why you will be unable to achieve an assessment deadline, you may be eligible for special consideration on your task. You must notify your teacher and negotiate this well BEFORE the due date of your task. You may require supporting documentation.

• All tasks are generally required to be submitted in PAPER form, NOT electronically, unless your task specifically states otherwise. Be organised.

• Be aware that computer or electronic failure are NOT considered by NESA to be a valid reason for a late or non-completion of tasks. Always, always, always back up your work.

• Students are required to submit their tasks before the end of school day ON THE DUE DATE and it will therefore be enforced in HSIE that all tasks must be received by 2.50pm.

• Failure to submit tasks on or before the due date will result in a deduction of marks. 20% will be deducted for each day that the task is late. After 5 school days, students will receive a zero mark and be issued an academic warning letter. Students will still have to submit the task to clear the warning and to be able to complete the course.

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Exceptions include the following;

• ILLNESS fully covered by DOCTORS CERTIFICATE. You must see your classroom teacher / Head Teacher HSIE before school the morning of your return and present your paperwork.

• MISADVENTURE covered by a MISADVENTURE FORM. See your classroom teacher / Head Teacher HSIE before school the morning of your return to school and present your paperwork.

Non-Serious Attempts and Malpractice.

• NESA requires that all student assessments submitted are a serious attempt of the task. Non-Serious Attempts attract and N-Award Warning Letter and you will be required to resubmit the task to ensure you meet NESA standards of ‘diligence’. Please be aware you must make a ‘reasonable attempt’ of all assessment tasks. Your teacher will specifically advise you of what constitutes a ‘reasonable attempt’.

Malpractice is a serious matter and includes plagiarism and cheating. In HSIE, there is a significant research component across our subjects and it is important to pay particular attention to plagiarism and accurate referencing. ANY infraction to NESA policy will result in a ZERO mark on the task, an N-Award Warning Letter and you will be required to resubmit the task. Be aware that further consequences can include Executive intervention, suspension and formal reporting. Please refresh and ensure you understand your obligations as outlined during the compulsory “All my Own Work” program or seek advice from your teacher if you are unsure of your obligations.

For further information on Ambarvale High School Assessment requirements, please refer to your HSC Assessment Booklet.

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ASSESSMENT GRID FOR ANCIENT HISTORY

In this Subject you will cover:- Module Topic

Part I: Investigating Ancient History

(a) The Nature of Ancient History (b) Case Studies

Part II: Features of Ancient Societies Students study at least TWO ancient societies through an investigation of:

• a different key feature for each society, OR • one key feature across the societies selected.

Part III: Historical Investigation The investigation may be undertaken as a standalone study or integrated into any aspect of the Preliminary course

HSC Course Assessment Components 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.

A. Knowledge and understanding of course content (40%) B. Historical skills in the analysis and evaluation of sources and interpretations (20%) C. Historical inquiry and research (20%) D. Communication of historical understanding in appropriate forms (20%)

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTING % TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3

Term 1 – Week 10 Term 2 – Week 10 Term 3 – Week 9/10

Case Study: Source analysis

Historical Investigation Yearly Examination

AH11-4, AH11-5, AH11-6, AH11-9, AH11-10 AH11-1, AH11-8, AH11-2, AH11-3,

AH11-7

Knowledge and understanding of course 40 10 10 20

Historical skills in the analysis and evaluation of sources and interpretations

20 10 5 5

Historical inquiry and research 20 15 5

Communication of historical understanding in appropriate forms

20 10 5 5

Total Marks 100 30 35 35

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Ancient History Course Outcomes:

AH11-1 describes the nature of continuity and change in the ancient world

AH11-2 proposes ideas about the varying causes and effects of events and developments

AH11-3 analyses the role of historical features, individuals and groups in shaping the past

AH11-4 accounts for the different perspectives of individuals and groups

AH11-5 examines the significance of historical features, people, places, events and developments of the ancient world

AH11-6 analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or argument

AH11-7 discusses and evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past

AH11-8 plans and conducts historical investigations and presents reasoned conclusions, using relevant evidence from a range of sources

AH11-9 communicates historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in appropriate and well-structured forms

AH11-10 discusses contemporary methods and issues involved in the investigation of ancient history

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ASSESSMENT TASK NOTIFICATIONS TASK 1

Date of initial notification: Term 1, Week 1

Date of Task: Term 1, Week 10 2019

Weighting of task: 30% Total Marks: /65

Course component/Focus area/Topic/Module: Tutankhamun’s Tomb

Task Description: Part 1:

You are to choose and present five (5) archaeological objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun. For each of your selected objects, you are to answer the following questions: Explain what the object tells us about:

v the nature of Egyptian society in general v ancient Egyptian religion v belief in the afterlife in ancient Egypt v issues of reliability (use ‘OMCAPUR’: Origin, Motive, Context, Audience,

Perspective, Usefulness & Reliability) You are also to identify the name and include an image, reference and short written

description of each object that you have chosen (present each in separate source tables – see sample overleaf). Part 2:

Once you have completed all 5 source tables you must write a 400-word response to the following question (5 marks):

Explain how 2 of the objects that you have researched can be useful to a historian researching about Egypt at the time of Tutankhamun.

At the end of the assignment you are to include a bibliography of all the resources in APA format: See http://www.usq.edu.au/library/referencing/apa-referencing-guide for help with referencing.

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SAMPLE:

Object name & Description (1 mark)

Image (1 mark)

Reference (1 mark)

Ivory headrest This elaborate headrest (used to lay the head on while sleeping) is made of elephant ivory. When in use, the back of the king's neck would rest on the curved support.

http://www.touregypt.net/museum/tutl71.htm Antiquity textbook p.4-8

Afterlife (2 marks) Religion (2 marks) Society (2 marks) As well as being a functional object, this headrest has symbolic and ritual meanings too. The headrest shows that ancient Egyptians believed that everyday needs such as sleep was a part of the afterlife.

The carved figure represents Shu, the god of the air, and the two lions on the base represent the eastern and western horizons. Stylization of the god Shu holding up the kings head in sleep shows the intimate relationship that the Pharaoh had with the worship of gods in ancient Egypt.

The headrest demonstrates social order and status in ancient Egypt. Learning to use a headrest of this style would have taken practice and training and only for the very wealthy.

Issues of Reliability (problems posed by source in reconstructing the past) (3 marks) It is unclear and unlikely that lower class citizens used a headrest of this style in everyday life. Moreover, as the headrest is overly decorated with religious motifs, the headrest may not have even been used practically by the pharaoh, but may only have been in the tomb to symbolise the book of the dead which notes that the headrest held the power of resurrection (spell #55) sometimes written on headrests identifies these objects with the god Shu, probably because air was a vital necessity for life. It is difficult to conclude, without supporting written evidence, whether this object was used as a headrest or if it was purely a decorative item due to it’s over-stylisation, religious motif and ornamental material.

SIGNIFICANCE Students investigate:

The range of sources, including: • the structure and key features of Tutankhamun’s tomb • tomb paintings and artefacts Burial customs at the time of Tutankhamun as revealed through the sources, including: • the evidence for funerary beliefs and practices: deities, afterlife, funeral procession

OUTCOMES AH11-4 AH11-9 AH11-5 AH11-10 AH11-6

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Marking criteria Part 1 – Object summary table Total possible marks per table /12 (Total possible marks for Part 1 = /60)

Object name & Description (1 mark)

Image (1 mark)

Reference (1 mark)

1/1: Correct and complete name and description 0.5/1: Correct name OR correct description 0/1: Incorrect or incomplete name and description

1/1: Correct image included 0/1: Incorrect OR no image included

1/1: Correct reference for all information 0/1: No reference OR incorrect reference

Afterlife (2 marks) Religion (2 marks) Society (2 marks) 2/2: Sophisticated and well researched statement linking chosen object with beliefs of the afterlife 1/2: Attempts to link chosen object with correct facts on beliefs of the afterlife 0/2: No attempt OR incorrect link object with beliefs to the afterlife

2/2: Sophisticated and well researched statement linking chosen object with ancient Egyptian religion 1/2: Attempts to link chosen object with correct facts on ancient Egyptian religion 0/2: No attempt OR incorrect link object with ancient Egyptian religion

2/2: Sophisticated and well researched statement linking chosen object with ancient Egyptian society 1/2: Attempts to link chosen object with correct facts on ancient Egyptian society 0/2: No attempt OR incorrect link object with ancient Egyptian society

Issues of Reliability (problems posed by the source in reconstructing the past) (3 marks) 3/3: Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the differing perspectives and interpretations of the past in relation to the chosen object 2/3: Demonstrates some good understanding of the differing perspectives and interpretations of the past in relation to the chosen object 1/3: Attempts to demonstrate a limited understanding of the differing interpretations of the past posed by the object 0/3: Displays little to no understanding of the differing interpretations of the past posed by the object

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Marking criteria Part 2 – Short response Ø Presents a critical (addresses bias) and logical justification of 2 chosen objects and

how they are useful to a historian studying Egypt at the time of Tutankhamun within the word count.

Ø Sophisticated use of historical terms and concepts. Ø Identifies and explains the key features and issues of the period. Ø Provides an accurately formatted bibliography in APA style

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Ø Presents a sustained and logical justification of 2 chosen objects and how they are useful to a historian studying Egypt at the time of Tutankhamun within the word count.

Ø Clear use of historical terms and concepts. Ø Identifies and describes the key features and issues of the period. Ø Provides a formatted bibliography.

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Ø Presents a little to no justification of 1 or 2 chosen objects and how they are useful to a historian studying Egypt at the time of Tutankhamun.

Ø Limited use of historical terms and concepts. Ø Limited identification and/ or description of the features of the period. Ø Provides a bibliography.

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Ø Non-attempt OR Ø Non-serious attempt OR Ø Plagiarism

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TASK 2

Date of initial notification: Term 1, Week 1

Date of Task: Term 2, Week 10 2019

Course component/Focus area/Topic/Module: Historical Investigation

Weighting of task: 35%

Outcomes to be assesses in this task: AH11-1, AH11-8

Task Instructions You are to research and present, in the form of a Historical essay, a topic of your choice relating to the study of Ancient History from any time up to the 5th Century AD. (Limit – 1400 words) Possible historical investigations include:

§ A case study § Aspects of a case study § Significant individuals or groups § Significant events § Aspects of a society § A thematic study § Historical debates § Constructions of the ancient world by the media

NOTE: The investigation must not overlap or duplicate significantly any topic attempted in the Preliminary, HSC or the Extension History courses at this school. Possible topics include: Troy The entombed warriors from Xian Masada Etruscan tombs Alexander the Great Alexandria Greek drama The Celts in Europe Roman Britain Ancient Greek Art

Ancient marine archaeology Jericho Babylonia Ancient Chinese Dynasties Aztec cities Mayan cities Angkor complex Indian cave temples Religious Beliefs of Ancient Societies

*Refer to syllabus for other topics – any topic must first be approved by your teacher The Essay Question:

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You must formulate your OWN question to respond to for your chosen topic of study. The question MUST be an ‘assess, explain or evaluate’ question (requires you to make a judgement). You will be assessed on how well you:

§ Present a sustained, logical, and well-structured answer to the question § Make a clear and consistent judgement on the issue § Use relevant sources to support your argument (footnote, APA or Harvard) § Use historical terms and concepts appropriately § Keep within the word limit

Any plagiarism will be awarded a zero. A bibliography citing your sources in correct alphabetical order must also be attached otherwise a penalty of 10% will result. You must complete the process log and note any days or hours you spend on the research and completion of the task. This will ensure you are accountable for each lesson you are given to complete your Historical Investigation. Quick tip: Remember to write formally and objectively in third person. You should be looking to integrate a minimum of four sources with a balance between ancient and modern perspectives.

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MARKING CRITERIA

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17-20

• Presents a sustained, logical, and well-structured answer to the question. • Makes a clear and sophisticated judgement on the evidence presented that is

consistent with the thesis of the response. • Extensive and sophisticated location, selection and organisation of relevant

sources/evidence to support the arguments presented. • Advanced use of historical terms and concepts. • Keeps within the given word limit.

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13-16

• Presents a logical, and well-structured answer to the question. • Makes a clear judgement on the evidence presented that is consistent with the thesis

of the response. • Thorough location, selection and organisation of relevant sources/evidence to support

the arguments presented. • Thorough use of historical terms and concepts. • Keeps within the given word limit.

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9-12

• Attempts to present a well-structured answer to the question. • Makes a judgement on the evidence that is mostly consistent with the thesis of the

response. • Sound location, selection and organisation of relevant sources/evidence to support the

arguments presented. • Sound use of historical terms and concepts. • Slightly outside the given word limit.

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5-8

• Little or no attempt to present an answer in proper essay structure. • Makes a judgement on the evidence that is unclear and not consistent with the thesis

of the response. • Basic selection of sources/evidence to support the arguments presented. • Basic use of historical terms and concepts. • Slightly outside the given word limit.

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1-4

• No attempt to present an answer in proper essay structure. • Makes no judgement on the evidence presented. • Little or no sources used to support the arguments presented. • Elementary use of historical terms and concepts. • Significantly outside the given word limit.

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PROCESS LOG

DATE

NATURE OF THE RESEARCH/WORK

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DATE

NATURE OF THE RESEARCH/WORK

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TASK 3

Date of initial notification: Term 1, Week 1

Date of Task: Term 3, Weeks 9-10 2019

Weighting of task: 35%

Course component/Focus area/Topic/Module: Investigating Ancient History, Treatment and Display of Human Remains and Features of Ancient Society – Warfare and Women in Celtic Europe

Task Description: Yearly Preliminary HSC Exam – 1.5 hours + 5 minute reading time A mixture of multiple choice, short, medium and extended response questions

Outcomes to be assesses in this task: AH11-2, AH11-3, AH11-7

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SYLLABUS DOCUMENTS FOR THE TOPICS BEING STUDIED

The Year 11 course is structured to provide students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of methods and issues involved in the investigation of the ancient past. Through the use of archaeological and written sources, students investigate various aspects of the ancient world, including historical sites, people, societies, events and developments. The course comprises three sections. Students are required to study all three sections of the course.

Year 11 course (120 hours)

Ancient History Indicative hours

Investigating Ancient History ● The Nature of Ancient History ● Case Studies Each case study should be a minimum of 10 indicative hours.

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Features of Ancient Societies 40

Historical Investigation 20 Historical concepts and skills The Historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated throughout the course. The various studies and topics provide the contexts through which concepts and skills are to be developed. These provide the means by which students are able to engage in historical analysis and argument. Studies undertaken in the Year 11 course should be selected from a range of societies. Content may be integrated across the three sections of the course in the development of a teaching and learning program.

1.InvestigatingAncientHistory(a) The Nature of Ancient History (b) Case Studies Students undertake: ● at least ONE option from ‘The Nature of Ancient History’, AND ● at least TWO case studies. ONE case study must be from Egypt, Greece, Rome or Celtic Europe. ONE case study must be from Australia, Asia, the Near East or the Americas.

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The table in the ‘Investigating Ancient History – Case Studies’ section of this syllabus provides case study options teachers may use. Teachers may develop their own case studies. Case studies are inquiry-based investigations into historical features, people, places, events and developments of the ancient world. They are oriented towards the problems and issues of investigating the past. Case studies in the Year 11 course are intended to provide students with opportunities to: ● study the various ways in which historians and archaeologists investigate and construct the past: the

types of questions they ask, the explanations they give and the issues they raise ● question, analyse and interpret archaeological and written sources ● generate hypotheses and weigh up contemporary theories and explanations on the basis of the

available evidence. Case studies can provide an historical context within which students learn about relevant methods and issues. Case studies must not overlap with or duplicate significantly any topic to be attempted in the Year 12 Ancient History or History Extension courses.

2.FeaturesofAncientSocietiesStudents study at least TWO ancient societies through an investigation of: ● a different key feature for each society, OR ● one key feature across the societies selected. A range of possible studies is provided within the ‘Features of Ancient Societies’ section of this syllabus. Studies of features of ancient societies are concerned with seeking explanations to the ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions of history: how people lived in the past, why they may have lived that way, and how and why their life circumstances changed. These studies provide students with opportunities to develop an understanding of: ● the social history of a people through an investigation of the remains of their material culture ● the key developments and forces that may have shaped the selected feature(s) ● the nature of the available sources. Studies must not overlap with or duplicate significantly any topic to be attempted in the Year 12 Ancient History or History Extension courses.

3.HistoricalInvestigationThe historical investigation is designed to further develop relevant investigative, research and presentation skills. The investigation should extend a particular area of individual student or group interest. The investigation may be undertaken as a standalone study or integrated into any aspect of the Year 11 course and need not be completed as one project. It may be conducted individually or collaboratively.

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Further information about the investigation is provided within the ‘Historical Investigation’ section of this syllabus. The investigation must not overlap with or duplicate significantly any topic to be attempted in the Year 12 Ancient History or History Extension courses.

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HistoricalConceptsandSkills The following skills, which incorporate the concepts of causation, continuity and change, perspectives, significance and contestability, are to be integrated with the content of the Year 11 course.

Analysis and use of sources Explain the meaning and value of sources for an historical inquiry (ACHAH007, ACHAH009) Analyse sources to identify and account for the different perspectives of individuals and groups in the past (ACHAH010) Analyse and synthesise evidence from different types of sources to develop reasoned claims (ACHAH008) Identify and analyse problems relating to sources in the investigation of the past (ACHAH011) Historical interpretation Analyse the extent and nature of continuity and change over time (ACHAH001) Identify and analyse the varying causes and effects of events and developments in order to construct historical arguments (ACHAH001) Form judgements about historical significance, recognising that significance may be attributed for different purposes Analyse and evaluate contested interpretations and representations of the past (ACHAH011, ACHAH012) Historical investigation and research Frame questions to guide historical inquiry and develop a coherent research plan (ACHAH004) Use evidence from a range of sources to inform investigation and research (ACHAH005) Acknowledge sources appropriately (ACHAH015) Explanation and communication Develop texts, particularly historical accounts and arguments, supported by relevant evidence from sources (ACHAH013) Communicate historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in forms appropriate to purpose and audience (ACHAH014)

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1A.InvestigatingAncientHistory–TheNatureofAncientHistory Outcomes A student: › analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or

argument AH11-6 › discusses and evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past AH11-7 › communicates historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in

appropriate and well-structured forms AH11-9 › discusses contemporary methods and issues involved in the investigation of ancient history AH11-

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Related Life Skills outcomes: AHLS6-1, AHLS6-2, AHLS6-8, AHLS6-9, AHLS6-11, AHLS6-12

Content Focus Students develop an understanding of the nature of ancient history through an investigation of relevant methods and issues. The Historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate. Students investigate at least ONE of the following options: 1. The Investigation of Ancient Sites and Sources 2. Historical Authentication and Reliability 3. The Representation of the Ancient Past 4. Preservation, Conservation and/or Reconstruction of Ancient Sites 5. Cultural Heritage and the Role of Museums 6. The Treatment and Display of Human Remains. The studies selected must address the outcomes listed above. Teachers may develop an integrated study incorporating selected elements of two or more of the above six areas. TheTreatmentandDisplayofHumanRemains Content Focus Students investigate the preservation, analysis, significance, display and repatriation of human remains. The Historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate. Content Students investigate: ● the condition of the human remains and how they were preserved, discovered and/or removed from

where they were found (ACHAH030)

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● the methods and results of scientific analysis (dating of finds and forensic techniques) and modern preservation of the remains (ACHAH031)

● the significance of the human remains and other sources, for example written, for an understanding of the life and times in which they lived, including: – the social status of individuals (ACHAH032) – the beliefs and practices of the society (ACHAH032) – the health of ancient populations (ACHAH032) – the nature of the environment (ACHAH032)

● the ethical issues relevant to the treatment, display and ownership of the remains, for example the use of invasive methods of scientific analysis (ACHAH033)

Examples that could be used to illustrate aspects of the content include: the viewpoints of Aboriginal Peoples; mummified remains of ancient Egypt; bog bodies; Ötzi – the Iceman; the Tarim mummies. Teachers may develop their own examples.

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1B.InvestigatingAncientHistory–CaseStudies Outcomes A student: › describes the nature of continuity and change in the ancient world AH11-1 › proposes ideas about the varying causes and effects of events and developments AH11-2 › analyses the role of historical features, individuals and groups in shaping the past AH11-3 › accounts for the different perspectives of individuals and groups AH11-4 › examines the significance of historical features, people, places, events and developments of the

ancient world AH11-5 › analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or

argument AH11-6 › discusses and evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past AH11-7 › communicates historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in

appropriate and well-structured forms AH11-9 Related Life Skills outcomes: AHLS6-1, AHLS6-2, AHLS6-3, AHLS6-4, AHLS6-5, AHLS6-6, AHLS6-7, AHLS6-8, AHLS6-9, AHLS6-11 Content Focus Students investigate aspects of the history of the ancient world using a range of sources. The Historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate. Students study at least TWO case studies, choosing ONE from List A and ONE from List B. Teachers may develop their own case studies. These may be designed to provide a context for topics selected within the Year 12 course.

List A: Case studies from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Celtic Europe

List B: Case studies from Australia, Asia, the Near East, the Americas

A1. Old Kingdom Egypt A2. Tutankhamun’s Tomb A3. Deir el-Medina A4. Alexandria A5. Thera A6. Troy A7. The Roman Games A8. The Celts A9. Boudicca

B1. Ancient Australia B2. The Shang Dynasty B3. Ashoka B4. Nineveh B5. Persepolis B6. Masada B7. Palmyra and the Silk Road B8. Teotihuacan B9. The Emergence of Early Societies

The studies selected must address the outcomes listed above.

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Other possible case studies related to List A could include: ● Valley of the Queens ● Mycenae ● Greek drama ● City of Rome ● Roman Britain. Other possible case studies related to List B could include: ● Jericho ● Lachish ● The Akkadian Empire ● Battle of Red Cliffs ● The Early Maya. Case studies must not overlap with or duplicate significantly any topic to be attempted in the Year 12 Ancient History or History Extension courses. Teacher-developed case studies must include the aspects of study identified in the following framework: ● representations – ancient and/or modern ● the geographical and historical context ● the range of sources ● the historical features, people, places, events and/or developments of the ancient world selected for

study, as revealed through the sources, for example: - the features of ancient sites - the role of individuals and/or groups in their historical context - the causes of events and/or developments and how they shaped the past - the significance of an ancient site, individual or society.

The studies may incorporate methods and issues involved in investigating the ancient past, as relevant.

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Tutankhamun’sTomb Content Focus Students investigate Tutankhamun’s tomb and what it reveals about the past using a range of sources. The Historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate. Content Students investigate: ● representations of Tutankhamun – ancient and/or modern, for example ‘Tutmania’ and the

‘mummy’s curse’ ● the geographical and historical context, including:

– an overview of New Kingdom Egypt, the religious crisis and mystery of the pharaonic line at the time of Tutankhamun

– discovery and excavation of the tomb by Howard Carter ● the range of sources, including:

– the structure and key features of Tutankhamun’s tomb – tomb paintings and artefacts – the condition of the human remains found in the tomb (ACHAH030)

● burial customs at the time of Tutankhamun as revealed through the sources, including: – the evidence for funerary beliefs and practices: deities, afterlife, funeral procession

(ACHAH144) – the nature of mummification (ACHAH142) – the limitations of the evidence for Tutankhamun’s life and reign – the methods and results of scientific analysis/forensic techniques: CT scans and DNA testing,

new theories about Tutankhamun’s life and causes of death – 21st-century archaeology and ethical issues in the preservation and examination of

Tutankhamun’s remains

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AncientAustralia Content Focus Students investigate the history of ancient Australia through the study of at least ONE site. Sites to investigate may be selected from the local area and/or from other parts of Australia. The Historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate. When planning and programming content relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures teachers are encouraged to: ● involve local Aboriginal communities and/or appropriate knowledge holders in determining

suitable resources, or to use Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander authored or endorsed publications ● read the Principles and Protocols relating to teaching and learning about Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander histories and cultures and the involvement of local Aboriginal communities.

Content Students investigate: ● representations of ancient Australia, for example origins and its longevity ● the geographical and historical context, including:

– the scope and diversity of Aboriginal language groups across Australia – the geographical context of at least ONE site

● the range of sources and their condition, including: – archaeological sources: hunting tools, grinding stones, shell middens, replanting, land farming,

scarred trees, carved trees, structures, rock carvings, iconography, human remains – oral history and communication: the knowledge of the custodians of the site

● ancient Australia as revealed through the sources, including: – the approximate dating of the archaeological sources through the use of scientific analysis – the significance of the site to Aboriginal communities, eg cultural, spiritual – the value to our understanding of Australia’s ancient past

● the significance of the site today, including: – issues relating to conservation and promotion of the site as Australia’s heritage – principles of Indigenous cultural and intellectual property relevant to the site

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2.FeaturesofAncientSocieties Outcomes A student: › describes the nature of continuity and change in the ancient world AH11-1 › proposes ideas about the varying causes and effects of events and developments AH11-2 › analyses the role of historical features, individuals and groups in shaping the past AH11-3 › accounts for the different perspectives of individuals and groups AH11-4 › examines the significance of historical features, people, places, events and developments of the

ancient world AH11-5 › analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or

argument AH11-6 › discusses and evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past AH11-7 › plans and conducts historical investigations and presents reasoned conclusions, using relevant

evidence from a range of sources AH11-8 › communicates historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in

appropriate and well-structured forms AH11-9

Related Life Skills outcomes: AHLS6-1, AHLS6-2, AHLS6-3, AHLS6-4, AHLS6-5, AHLS6-6, AHLS6-7, AHLS6-8, AHLS6-9, AHLS6-10, AHLS6-11, AHLS6-12 Content Focus Through the interpretation of historical sources, students investigate key feature(s) of ancient societies to develop an understanding of the nature of the ancient past. The Historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate. Students study at least TWO ancient societies through an investigation of: ● a different key feature for each society, OR ● one key feature across the societies selected. The ancient societies and key features are to be drawn from the following:

Ancient societies Key features

● Egypt ● Phoenicia ● Assyria ● Persia ● Israel ● Mycenae ● Greece

● Etruscans ● Carthage ● Rome ● Celtic Europe ● India ● China

● Women ● Slavery ● Art and Architecture ● Weapons and Warfare ● Death and Funerary Customs ● Power and Image ● Trade and Cultural Contact

The studies selected must address the outcomes listed above.

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An appropriate historical period should be identified. The key feature(s) should be appropriate for the ancient society or societies selected. The following are provided as examples of some possible studies: ● Women in Ancient Greece and Rome ● Slavery in the Roman world ● Art and architecture in Imperial Rome ● Weapons and warfare in Ancient China ● Weapons and warfare – Carthage and Rome ● Death and funerary customs in Old Kingdom Egypt ● Power and image in Assyria – Neo-Assyrian Period ● Trade and cultural contact – Greek colonisation

Content Students investigate: ● the chronological and geographical context of the society or societies within the ancient world

(ACHAH104, ACHAH105) ● an overview of the key social, economic, religious and political features of the society or societies

(ACHAH106) Students investigate features that are appropriate for the studies selected, chosen from the following:

Women The role and impact of women, including: ● the range of sources available for women and gaps in the evidence ● the nature of the sources and what they reveal about attitudes towards women (ACHAH107) ● depictions of women and men in the historical record, and how they compare (ACHAH135)

● the role of women within the family and in the economy (ACHAH107) ● the reasons for the status and role of women in religious and political life (ACHAH107) ● the impact and representation of influential women ● evidence of continuity and/or change

Weapons and Warfare The development of weaponry and methods of warfare, including: ● the nature of the sources for weapons and warfare (ACHAH125) ● the composition and role of armies and/or navies and changes in forms of weapons and military

tactics (ACHAH126) ● the life of soldiers, their training and the conditions of service (ACHAH127) ● the significance of the military within society (ACHAH128) ● the evidence for at least ONE key military encounter, including military strategy ● the political, economic and social impact of warfare and conquest (ACHAH129) ● evidence of continuity and/or change

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3.HistoricalInvestigation Outcomes A student: › describes the nature of continuity and change in the ancient world AH11-1 › proposes ideas about the varying causes and effects of events and developments AH11-2 › analyses the role of historical features, individuals and groups in shaping the past AH11-3 › accounts for the different perspectives of individuals and groups AH11-4 › examines the significance of historical features, people, places, events and developments of the

ancient world AH11-5 › analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or

argument AH11-6 › discusses and evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past AH11-7 › plans and conducts historical investigations and presents reasoned conclusions, using relevant

evidence from a range of sources AH11-8 › communicates historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in

appropriate and well-structured forms AH11-9 › discusses contemporary methods and issues involved in the investigation of ancient history AH11-

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Related Life Skills outcomes: AHLS6-1, AHLS6-2, AHLS6-3, AHLS6-4, AHLS6-5, AHLS6-6, AHLS6-7, AHLS6-8, AHLS6-9, AHLS6-10, AHLS6-11, AHLS6-12 Content Focus Students engage in ONE historical investigation through which they further develop their skills. The historical investigation is designed to provide opportunities for all students to further develop relevant investigative, research and presentation skills that are the core of the historical inquiry process. The outcomes addressed in the investigation build on those in the History Years 7–10 syllabus. Ancient History students will access the Year 11 outcomes at different levels depending on their previous experiences. The investigation also provides the context for a practical application of the general capabilities. The historical investigation should extend a particular area of individual student or group interest. The investigation can be integrated into any aspect of the Year 11 course and need not be completed as one project. It may be conducted individually or collaboratively. The Historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate. Students should be encouraged to choose a topic and presentation style that reflect their individual interests. Possible historical investigations include: ● aspects of an ancient society as revealed through sources ● the causes and impacts of an historical event ● the significance of an historical development

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● tracing the development of an aspect of the ancient past over time through a thematic approach ● the analysis of an historical debate ● the contribution of an historical site to our understanding of the past ● constructions of the ancient past ● an interpretation or representation of an individual, group or event. History Extension will further develop investigative, research and presentation skills for those students who choose to take the course. The investigation must not overlap with or duplicate significantly any topic to be attempted in the Year 12 Ancient History or History Extension courses. Content The process of historical investigation involves: ● planning and conducting historical investigations using historical concepts ● formulating historical questions and hypotheses relevant to the investigation ● locating and interrogating a range of sources ● identifying different perspectives evident in sources ● analysing sources for their usefulness and reliability for the question(s) asked ● developing and/or examining historical interpretations ● using sources to develop a view about an historical issue ● selecting and organising relevant information ● synthesising evidence from a range of sources to develop and support a reasoned historical account

or argument ● using historical concepts and terms appropriately ● presenting and communicating the findings of an historical investigation using appropriate and

well-structured oral, written and/or multimedia forms, including ICT