The History Project is a major part of the History Extension course. Students undertake an independent historical investigation into an area of personal interest. They form a historical question, test their sources and historical interpretations, to build a historical argument that shows their understanding of the nature and practice of history.

It is recommended that teachers use the resources and teacher guide together to provide additional guidance and support for the History project unit.

Teacher guide

The History Extension – History project teacher guide website gives guidance, resources and useful links to help teachers to plan and deliver this unit of work.

This guide explains the 4 phases of the History project:

• Phase 1 – design
• Phase 2 – investigate
• Phase 3 – construct
• Phase 4 – submit.

Teachers can use the guide as an example of how the new History Extension curriculum could be implemented, and as a basis for their program, assessment and scope and sequence.

Resources

These sample resources can be adapted to best suit the specific needs and context of your school.

• History project – sample program of learning (DOCX 4.5 MB)
• History project – student activity resource (DOCX 4.5 MB)
• History project – sample assessment task (DOCX 3.6 MB)
• History project – developing a topic – slide deck (PPTX 6.5 MB)