| Level | Year 10 |
| Learning Area | HASS |
| Duration | Semester |
| Semester | Semester 1 or 2 |
| Additional Costs | None |
One semester of Year 10 History is compulsory for all students. Students can also enroll in any of the other HASS units as electives.
You will explore the 20th century with the eyes of an historian and learn about some of the major events, conflicts, challenges and changes that have shaped our world, with an emphasis on Australia in its global context.
Key focus topics for this course include:
- The inter-war years and the rise of Nazi Germany
- World War 2 in the Pacific
- World War 2 turning points
- The Atom Bomb and post war world
You will undertake a broad range of tasks which reflect your historical knowledge, understanding and skills that will be assessed against achievement standards.
Skills you'll be assessed on include:
* Inquiry
* Analysis
* Evaluation
* Communication
Last updated: 20 July 2026