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Year 12 history
Year 12 history focuses on sustained historical argument. Learners practise constructing evidence-based essays, evaluating causation and significance, and conducting independent research. These topics support, but do not replace, the course set by your state or territory authority.
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Historical knowledge and understanding
Historical skills
- Constructing a historical argumentFull lesson · 60 minLearners plan and write analytical essays with a clear thesis, structured paragraphs, integrated evidence and a supported judgement.
- Causation, continuity and significanceFull lesson · 60 minLearners analyse types of causes and consequences, patterns of change and continuity, and criteria for judging historical significance.
- Independent historical researchTopic outlineLearners design a focus question, locate and evaluate sources, manage notes and reference correctly in preparation for research tasks.