Local History in the IP CAPS document

1. Aim 5: Interpreting Events

1.1. Develop skills to analyse and interpret historical events (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

1.2. Evaluate the significance and impact of historical events (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

1.3. Develop well-supported arguments and perspectives (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

2. Aim 6: Debating History

2.1. Develop skills to engage in respectful and informed discussions (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

2.2. Evaluate different historical perspectives and arguments (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

2.3. Develop effective communication skills to present historical findings (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

3. Aim 7: Writing History

3.1. Develop skills to write clear and logical historical accounts (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

3.2. Evaluate the effectiveness of different historical writing styles (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

3.3. Develop skills to use evidence to support historical arguments (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

4. Aim 8: Understanding Heritage and Conservation

4.1. Develop an appreciation for the importance of preserving historical events (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

4.2. Evaluate the role of museums, archives, and historical societies (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

4.3. Develop skills to contribute to the presevation of historical heritage (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

5. Aim 1: Finding Information about the past

5.1. Develop historical research skills to gather information (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

5.2. Identify and evaluate different sources of historical information (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

5.3. Use technology to access and manage historical information (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

6. Aim 2: Selecting Relevant Information

6.1. Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate historical information (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

6.2. Identify and select relevant historical information (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

6.3. Organise and categorise historical events (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

7. Aim 3: Evaluating Information

7.1. Develop skills to analyse and interpret historical sources (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

7.2. Evaluate the credibility of a historical account or source (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

7.3. Identify and challenge biases and assumptions (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

8. Aim 4: Multiple Perspectives

8.1. Develop empathy and understanding of different historical perspectives (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

8.2. Analyse and compare different historical accounts (Department of Basic Education, 2011).

8.3. Evaluate the significance of different historical perrspectives (Department of Basic Education, 2011).