History and the Environment 2

15 TCE credit points

Level: Level 2

Hours: 150

Type: TASC

Standards: LIT

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History and the Environment 2

A pathway to Modern History 3, Geography 3 or Ancient History 3.
Work and further study in areas such as statistics, urban planning, conservation, museums, archaeology and journalism.

How environmental and historical factors have shaped our world.
How the ancient and recent past connect with the present.
The different ways in which human cultures have adapted to their natural environment in Australia, China and India.

Investigate:
» Climate and sustainable futures
» The Human Story: an Introduction
» Human systems and cultures of
ancient India, China and Australia
» Australia’s relationship with Asian nations
» Continuity and diversity in Asia
» Modernisation and progress in Asia
Complete a range of assignments including reports, case studies, discussions and other set tasks
Work independently on two case studies:
» An environmental investigation on change e.g. a threatened species
» The environmental impact of the Modernisation of Asia: e.g. China’s re-greening of the desert or logging in Indonesia.

Enjoys working independently using case studies to investigate topics of interest.
Is interested in the environment and environmental issues.
Is interested in history.
Has well developed organisational skills to undertake independent case studies.
Enjoys engaging in classroom discussions.