11–12Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus

The Historical investigation is designed to provide opportunities for all students to develop the historical skills that are the core of the historical inquiry process. The investigation should extend a particular area of individual student or group interest and be developed to meet students’ learning needs. The investigation can be integrated into any focus area of the Year 11 course. The historical concepts and skills content is to be integrated as appropriate.

The investigation must not overlap with or duplicate significantly any option to be attempted in the Year 12 Ancient History or History Extension courses.

The topic should be developed from one or more of the following areas:

• aspects of an ancient society as revealed through sources

• the causes and impacts of a historical event

• the role of a significant historical individual

• the significance of a historical development

• tracing the development of an aspect of the ancient past over time through a thematic approach

• the analysis of a historical debate, controversy or representation of the past

• the contribution of a historical site or archaeological evidence to our understanding of the past

• an interpretation or representation of an individual, group or event.