UNIT & ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW – SEMESTER 1, 2017
FACULTY: Humanities
SUBJECT: Ancient History
SEMESTER: 1
YEAR: 12
UNIT
ASSESSMENT TASK
DUE DATE
Studies of Conflict
• Discussing and examining the essential nature of
conflict/particular conflicts.
• Determining the major historians and writers
associated with the conflict studied.
• Discussing the attitudes to conflict in the ancient
world and, in particular, the combatants in this inquiry.
• Examining and evaluating the results/outcomes of
each war (Peloponnesian) and invasion (Persian).
• Discussing and evaluating the ultimate long-term
impact of the conflict for both combatants and for the
duration of history.
Multi-modal Presentation
 Specific focus negotiated
with Teacher
 Inquiry Topic: The Persian
Wars / The Peloponnesian
Wars
 7-10 minutes per student
Task sheet distributed:
WEEK 1 Week
beginning 30th of
January
Drafts due:
WEEK 6
Week beginning 27th
February
Final Presentation:
WEEK 8 Monday 13th
March
MID-SEMESTER BREAK: Friday 31st March – Tuesday 18th April
Studies of Power
 Identifying, analysing and evaluating the methods
used by the Gracchi to exercise power
 Analysing the extent to which the extraordinary
methods were revolutionary
 Analysing the aims and objectives of each of the
Gracchi and the use of power
 Determining how their power was to be maintained
 Examining and evaluating the achievements of each
of the Gracchi
 Assessing the motives behind their reforms
 Identifying individuals / groups most affected
 Evaluating the resistance of the Gracchi and the long
term effects
Examining the powers of the tribunate and the
Assembly
Extended Written Response to
Historical Evidence
 Inquiry Topic: The Gracchi
 Exam conditions (in class)
WEEK 4 Completed
over two consecutive
lessons:
Tuesday 9th and
Wednesday 10th May
End Sem. Block Exams
Response to Stimulus Test
 Investigating and analysing Octavian’s actions after
(13th – 19th June)
Caesar’s assassination
 Inquiry Topic: The Principate
of
Augustus
 Investigating and analysing the contributing factors
and background to Augustus’ rise to power
 Exam conditions
 Analysing the differences between Augustus’ exercise
of power and that of his predecessors
 Analysing Augustus’ achievements and maintenance
Exam block (13th – 19th June)
of power
 Analysing the Res Gestae
 Reflecting on Augustus’ leadership and power and
comparing with that of leaders from the modern era
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
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