Week 1 1st Form History - What is History 2024 PDF

What is History ? 1. Define and use correctly the concepts/terms: History, time, sequence, chronology, material remains, relics/artefacts, primary sources, secondary sources, oral sources, change, continuity, historical significance 2.Examine three (3) reasons for the importance of History to soci...

What is History ? 1. Define and use correctly the concepts/terms: History, time, sequence, chronology, material remains, relics/artefacts, primary sources, secondary sources, oral sources, change, continuity, historical significance 2.Examine three (3) reasons for the importance of History to society. 3. Identify the characteristics /elements of History(people, facts, time, change, causes, Objectiv effects, events) es 4. Express how they feel about History at the beginning of the lesson and after. 5. Evaluate the relevance of studying History as a student as well as everyday life. What comes to mind when you hear the word History? Share your responses !  MAJOR EVENTS THE PAST ANCIENT HISTORY BOOKS TIME IMPORTANT Take the poll !! Do you agree/disagree with the How do statements? you feel This will help about your teacher to tailor lessons History? just for you! So, what is History? Definition: The study or record of past events which are of great significance. What are the elements/features of History? Its a record of the past events. Examines Cause & Effect. Factual (empirical evidence) Highlights change. Main elements of History People: History revolves around individuals and groups whose actions shape events. Facts: History relies on accurate information and evidence to reconstruct the past. Time: The chronological aspect of history helps us understand the evolution of events. Change: History examines how societies, cultures, and circumstances transform over time. Causes and Effects: It delves into why events occurred and their consequences. Events: Historical events are pivotal moments that impact societies and individuals.  “History is taken from the past, but everything in the past is not History” Anonymous What does this mean? Please share!!  It gives us a sense of identity. What is It prevents us from the repeating mistakes. It helps us understand importan the culture of others. ce of Helps us to understand History? the present Gives us a sense of direction. Importance of History Questions 1. State one way in which History is described. 2. Outline one way in which studying History is beneficial. Why Study History?  Studying History helps us to develop certain skills such as: Reading Writing Vocabulary Analytical Debating Research Lets read our text- Creating A Nation, page 15. History Relevance to careers Employers tend to see those with a history education as: ► Independent thinkers ►Open-minded and objective ►Disciplined ►Good communicators ►Able to analyse issues and problems ►Able to put together logical arguments Relevance to careers ►Historians are regarded as having had an education that trains their minds to assemble, organize and present facts and opinions and this is a very useful quality in many walks of life and careers … history is an excellent preparation for very many other jobs. In conclusion Choosing history allows you to acquire a combination of skills and insights that will ►broaden your understanding of the world ►develop you as a person ►prepare you for a future career ► enable you to participate fully in society. Hollywood loves History! Well, what if you don’t like movies, you only like video games? Video games love history too!  Ok, what about TV?  Come on, this is easy… We even get our own channel! Is there a Math channel? Nope! English Language Arts channel? No way! Science? Okay, yes, but… the History Channel was first!! Think about it! How are some of the skills developed from studying History be applied/used in other subject areas? Give examples. What are your thoughts? Take the poll and share how you feel about the subject after your first lesson. Homework In your notebooks, create a picture glossary for the following terms: History, time, sequence, chronology, material remains, relics/artefacts, primary sources, secondary sources, oral sources, change, continuity, historical significance Homework: Read your Campion College Handbook. Please note you will have an activity to complete on Canvas on the History of Campion College. ****This activity will be due by WEEK 3****