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Ancient History
1. WHY STUDY HISTORY?
Senior Courses in the Faculty of History:
Modern History 2 Unit
Ancient History 2 Unit
Aboriginal Studies 2 Unit
Psychology General (Criminology) 1 Unit
(non ATAR)
Martial Arts Studies (2 units Non- ATAR
2. Over 100 historical characters (artists, musicians, scientists,
politicians) who have shaped our world are in this picture.
Q. How many do you recognize?
Q. What are the benefits of learning about such people in the
classroom?
4. Ancient History
Preliminary Course
• Investigating the Past: History,
Archaeology and Science (e.g. Did
Aliens Build the Pyramids?)
• Case Studies : like ancient remains
Tutankhamen’s tomb
Homer and the Trojan War
• Ancient Societies
Rome
Ancient China in the Qin and Han
Dynasties
• Historical Investigation
Historical Movie Study
5. Ancient History
HSC course
• Core topic Cities of
Pompeii and Vesuvius
• Ancient Personality –
Akhenaton or
Hatshepsut
• Ancient Society –
Sparta, Minoan Crete
• Historical Period –
New Kingdom Egypt,
Rome or Ancient
Greece
6. Ancient History Learning Activities
• Historical Reconstruction
• Historical Board Games
• Film Studies
• Mystery Investigations
• Internet, Youtube
• Discussions
• You get taught by the BEST
Ancient History Teachers at
Fairvale
7. LEADS TO PROFESSIONS
In
• Journalism • Movie Producer
• Law • Movie Director
• Drama • Archaeologist
• Psychology • Anthropologist
• Child care • Writer
• Politician • Town Planning
• Policy Writing • Architect
• And Many More
11. WHAT NOW?
Choose your subjects carefully - consider
• Your interests
• Career goals (do I need an ATAR course?)
• Writing requirements (essays in ATAR
courses!)
• Speak to your teachers & current senior
students & past students
• Review these presentations on FVHS e-
learning, and the Fairvale website.
• Come along to the Parent Information Night
(next Wednesday)
