Why Study History
How do historians share the share what they know about the past?
They write books, make videos, and give lectures.
How long is a decade?
10 years
What is the study of the Earth's surface, including its physical features and people?
Geography
How are historians like detectives?
They both find and analyze evidence.
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How does history help us to make better decisions in the present day?
We can look at the outcomes of decisions they made and determine if they were good or bad decisions.
A timeline displays events in which order?
Chronological order.
What are the imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator and measure distance north to south?
Latitude lines
Is this a primary or secondary source: A diary written by someone who lived during an event.
Primary source.
What are the first 4 things you should do when you come into the classroom?
How does history help us to appreciate the life we live?
What is the term that refers to years from the year 1 onwards? Please tell me both the abbreviation and what it stands for.
CE (Common Era)
What are you giving when you say that something is near the school?
Relative location
Is this a primary source or a secondary source: a newspaper article written by someone who wasn't there.
How do you know when it is time to pack up and leave class?
Ms Cullity tells us
How does working on our critical thinking skills in history class help us to be better mathematicians and scientists?
We have to determine the difference between fact and opinion, and utilize evidence to create our own strong arguments.
What is the term we use when something stays the same over a period of time?
Continuity
This theme of geography looks at how people adapt to and change their surroundings.
Human-environment interaction
Why are non-written sources important, particularly for anciety history?
They tell us about cultures and people who may not have left written records. This is especially important for ancient history because so many people couldn't read/write.
When are you allowed to use the bathroom? What do you need to do when you leave to use the restroom?
We can use the bathroom anytime except for during whole group instruction. Need to sign out and take the bathroom pass.
What is history the study of?
History is the study of change and continuity over time.
900 years
Name at least 5 of the ten natural regions of the world
Tropical rain forest, tropical grassland, mediterranean, temperate forest, cool forest, cool grassland, desert, tundra, arctic, high mountain
Name the four types of non-written sources and provide one example for each.
Oral tradition (legends, myths, beliefs, storytelling, songs, interviews) // Fossils (remains or imprints of plants and animals that were once alive) // Artifacts and Ruins (tools, coins, toys, pottery, clothing, tombs, monuments, cities) // Visual (photographs, films, paintings, pottery)
When are you able to sharpen your pencil?
During group work or before class.