Learning Intentions:
HT4-1: describes the nature of history and archaeology and explains their contribution to an understanding of the past.
HT4-9: uses a range of historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past.
Success Criteria: I can describe what history, archaeology, and primary and secondary sources are, and why they are important.
What is History?
Class Brainstorm:
What does the term history actually mean?
What role do archaeologists and historians play in the study of History?
Find and record definitions/brief information statements about each in your books.
What is Archaeology?
Read through this website and record five facts from the webpage into your book, as well as a definition of what archaeology actually is.
(Hint: Use skimming and scanning to find relevant information).
Optional: Play the Tools of the Trade game to learn more about setting up and doing an archaelogical dig.
Primary vs Secondary Sources
Look through the website (right) and watch the video (above).
Answer the following questions:
1) What is a historical 'source', what is it used for?
2) Identify the two types of sources and summarise what the difference is.
3) List 3 to 4 types of sources for each of the two main types identified in question 2.
4) If you have time, re-watch the video, and complete the quiz on the website (right).
Analysing Sources
Learning intention:
CrT10.11- uses discipline-specific terminology to provide accurate and explicit information.
HT4-5- Identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources.
Success Criteria: I can explain what an artefact is, and analyse / give a description of an artefact.
The Rosetta Stone
Chinese Oracle Bones
Traits of an Ancient Civilisation
Learning intention:
HT4-2: describes major periods of historical time and sequences events, people and societies from the past.
HT4-3: describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past societies.
CrT10.41 organises related information and ideas into paragraphs/sections.
Success Criteria: I can describe what an ancient civilisation is; I can organise my writing in paragraphs or sections of information.