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Albert Speer Hsc
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
Year 12 HSC Modern History
Personalities in the Twentieth Century
Assessment Task 3 – Research and Oral Presentation
Task notification and outline

Weighting: 30% (Research 20%, Oral presentation 5%, Source analysis 5%)
Assessment task due date: Monday June 22nd 2009, by 3:30pm.
Scripts of presentation must be submitted via www.turnitin.com, details of which will be provided in class. A copy of your powerpoint and script should also be emailed to your teacher by the due date.
Outcomes: H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H3.4, H3.5, H4.1, H4.2

HSC Course
Students:
H1.1 describe the role of key features, issues, individuals, groups and events of selected twentieth century studies
H1.2 analyse and evaluate the role of key features, issues, individuals, groups and events of selected twentieth century studies
H2.1 explain forces and ideas and assess their significance in contributing to change and continuity during the twentieth century
H3.1 ask relevant historical questions
H3.2 locate, select and organise relevant information from different types of sources
H3.3 analyse and evaluate sources for their usefulness and reliability
H3.4 explain and evaluate differing perspectives and interpretations of the past
H3.5 plan and present the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from different types of sources
H4.1 use historical terms and concepts appropriately
H4.2 communicate a knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues, using appropriate and well-structured written and oral forms
(NSW Board of Studies Stage 6 Modern History Syllabus 2004)

Description of task:
Twentieth Century personality – Albert Speer * Research and present a 15-20 minute powerpoint presentation on the following topic:
‘History is about winners.’
How accurate is this statement in relation to the personality you have studied? * Include annotations for TWO sources within

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