Unit One, Part One: The Study of History
Key Terms:
Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography, History, Artifact, Equator, Prime Meridian, AD/CE, BC/BCE, Primary Source, Secondary Source
Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography, History, Artifact, Equator, Prime Meridian, AD/CE, BC/BCE, Primary Source, Secondary Source
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Why Study History?
“The best prophet of the future is the past.” Lord George Gordon Byron
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Based on the video and the quote above, answer the following question:
Why is it important to study history? |
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
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Based on the video, answering the following four questions:
1. What is the main difference between a primary and secondary source? 2. What are two examples of a primary source? 3. What are two examples of a secondary source? 4. Which type of source do you believe would give a better understanding of history? Explain your answer. |
What are some of the different fields within Social STudies?
HistorianThe study of the past. This information is written.
GeographyThe study of the Earth's physical and cultural features.
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AnthropologyThe study of human societies and cultures and their development.
ArchaeologYThe study of the past based off what people have left behind. This is a field within anthropology.
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How to Read a Timeline, Video
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Instructions:
For a better understanding of how to read a timeline, watch the video to the left. |