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What is a decade?
What is a decade?
Continuity refers to things that stop or change over time.
Continuity refers to things that stop or change over time.
False
What does periodization help mark in history?
What does periodization help mark in history?
Historical continuity and change
A period of one hundred years is called a __________.
A period of one hundred years is called a __________.
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Match the term with its definition:
Match the term with its definition:
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Which statement best describes change?
Which statement best describes change?
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All changes are considered progress.
All changes are considered progress.
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List one factor that can lead to dramatic changes in history.
List one factor that can lead to dramatic changes in history.
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Which of the following terms refers to the design and construction of buildings?
Which of the following terms refers to the design and construction of buildings?
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Continuity and change are unrelated concepts in everyday life.
Continuity and change are unrelated concepts in everyday life.
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What does the term 'era' refer to?
What does the term 'era' refer to?
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The phrase 'the more things change, the more they remain the _____' suggests that some elements stay constant despite changes in others.
The phrase 'the more things change, the more they remain the _____' suggests that some elements stay constant despite changes in others.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is one area of change identified in Jamaican society from the 18th century to the present?
What is one area of change identified in Jamaican society from the 18th century to the present?
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The concept of change is unimportant in the study of history.
The concept of change is unimportant in the study of history.
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Identify one natural change mentioned in H.D. Carberry's poem about Jamaica.
Identify one natural change mentioned in H.D. Carberry's poem about Jamaica.
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Study Notes
Continuity and Change from the 18th-21st Century
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Lesson Objectives:
- Define and use terms like change, sequence, continuity, architecture, era, decade, century, etc.
- Identify changes and continuities in Jamaican society from the 18th century to the present
- Illustrate changes in Jamaican transportation, communication, fashion, recreation, and architecture over the past century.
- Compare change and continuity from the 18th to the 21st century.
- Understand that change and continuity are part of everyday life
- Explain the importance of change in history
- Show tolerance of differing perspectives
- Appreciate societal changes
Task: Identifying Change in Nature
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Nature Poem Analysis:
- The poem describes changes in natural elements (sun, rain, trees, blossoms) during different parts of the year
- The poem focuses on the continuous pattern of change in natural world
Introductory Activity
- Define Change: Students should define the term "change" in their own words
- "The More Things Change" Saying: Discuss the philosophical concept that while things change, fundamental elements remain the same
Agree or Disagree?
- Change Rates: Change can be both slow and rapid (subtle to dramatic)
- Change and Continuity: Change doesn't always mean progress, and continuity isn't always stagnation.
Definition of Key Terms
- Architecture: The design and construction of buildings.
- Century: A period of 100 years.
- Change: To make or become different.
- Continuity: The quality of something that doesn't stop or change over time.
- Decade: A period of 10 years.
- Era: A long and distinct period in history.
- Sequence: The order in which things follow each other.
- Transportation: The means by which people or goods are moved from place to place.
Video: Continuity and Change
- Focus: The ongoing nature of continuity and change.
Agree or Disagree? (Further Considerations)
- Pace of Change: Change can be fast or slow.
- Nature of Change: Change can be positive, negative, or both.
- New is not Necessarily Better: Introducing that new things are not automatically better.
Class Activity (1950-2018)
- Unchanging Elements: Students should identify aspects of society that have remained relatively stable between 1950 and 2018.
- Reason for Stability: Provide reasons for the identified stability.
Changes in Jamaica over Time
- Habour Street, Kingston: Images of Harbour Street in Kingston show the progression from 1876 to present day.
Relevance of the topic
- Impact of Past on Present: The topic's importance lies in showing how the past matters for the present.
- Long-Term Significance: Some institutions or concepts endure over long periods and are continually evolving.
- Importance of change in the study of History: Continuity and change in society is essential for recognizing that society continually changes.
Continuity and Change (Summary)
- Change and continuity are constant, intertwined, and part of every aspect of life.
- The speed of change can vary, from gradual shifts to abrupt transformations.
- Change is not inherently good or bad.
- History examines how elements of society have changed over time and the implications of change.
Class Activity (Textbook Reading)
- Focus: Students should discuss changes in Jamaican transportation, communication, recreational activities, fashion and architecture over the past century.
How can I use it?
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Comparison Methods:
- Focus on changes between periods
- Compare features/patterns of different periods
- Understanding Changes over Time: Identifying turning points in the evolution of certain topics and patterns.
- Re-periodizing History: Dividing history into periods based on continuity and change.
Example - Ford Model T and Toyota Prius
- Different Eras: Comparing the cars of the early 20th Century (Ford Model T) to the early 21st Century (Toyota Prius) to illustrate the shift in technology.
Homework
- Choose ONE: Select from transportation, communication, fashion, recreational activities, or architecture for comparisons. Include dates on presented pictures for context.
- Write 5 Sentences: Summarize the importance of change and continuity in history in your own words, in 5 sentences.
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Explore the transformations in Jamaican society from the 18th to the 21st century through various aspects such as transportation, communication, and architecture. This quiz will assess your understanding of the concepts of change and continuity, as well as their significance in history. Engage with a nature poem that highlights the cyclical changes in the natural world.
