WHY IS THE PAST STILL IMPORTANT TO US TODAY?

As we read through pages 2-7 together, write down the important information that stands out to you and organize the information in a way that makes sense for you.  Sub headings could be,

1. The Key Question

2. Learning Goals

3. Why History is Important

4. How Do We Know What We Know About the Past?

   1. Primary Sources

   2. Secondary Sources

   3. Documenting Sources

When researching a topic in history, we begin by formulating questions. These questions form the basis of our research but DO NOT necessarily become the headings for our report. This is important to keep in mind. The historical inquiry research process allows us to explore the topic based on our curiosity. Then we follow the path our research leads us on. We then interpret, analyze, evaluate and draw conclusions. From that, our headings will emerge.

You will work in groups to understand the step in the inquiry research process you have been assigned to. Once you have understood it, you will work together to create an informative and educational slide presentation to teach the rest of the class what you have learned and understood.  You do not need to use anything but the information on pages 8-9 of the text (screenshot provided below) but make it effective and easy to understand.

A reminder:  Your slides should not have lots of words. You can find illustrations to help get your message across more effectively. Use bullet points only. In your presentations, you will elaborate on the bullet points. You may use cue cards or presenter notes to help you but you should know the topic well enough so that the bullet points and notes prompt you to speak. DO NOT read slides, cue cards or presenter notes. The most effective presentations are those in which you speak directly to the audience in your own words. You may not be comfortable with this yet, but you will practice this throughout the year so that you can become more effective with your presentations.  Remember:  Everyone is nervous speaking in front of groups. It's the #1 stressful thing for people, they say. We can harness that nervous energy into our presentation/performance.

This assignment will have a media mark (for the quality of your slides), an oral presentation mark (individual) and a history mark (for the content).