History Form 1

TOPICS FOR TERM ONE

The Value and Relevance of History

Define the following terms:

- Past - Decade

- Present - Century

- Future - Generation

To explain the importance of History: Students should be able to discuss how History is relevant to them and their country

To identify primary and secondary sources of information and discuss in class

To examine the importance and acquisition of historical evidence: archaeological evidence, radio carbon tests

My Personal History

Personal History:

- Place of Birth

- Ancestral Lineage

- Kinship

- Customs

- Documents

- Family Tree (3 generations)

To identify and discuss the beliefs, customs, ceremonies, traditions and social practices of different families of students

To compare and contrast the lives of parents and grandparents and/or guardians

To appreciate the ways in which they are all part of the same community despite differences in varied ancestry

History of My School

To trace the history of the school under the following headings:

- Rationale

- Year of Establishment

- Vision

- Mission

- Curricula

- Uniform

- Physical Structure

- Legacy of Principals

- Teachers

- Students

- Sports

- Customs and Traditions

- Awards

To compare and contrast the school life in different times. To identify changes and similarities in the headings mentioned above.

To appreciate the role and the legacy of the school.

Egypt

The Location of Egypt

Agriculture and Trade

Religion: - Death and afterlife

- Role of priests

- Mummification

- The Pyramids

Culture and society:

- Contribution to mathematics and astronomy

- Papyrus and hieroglyphics

Mesopotamia

Location

Agriculture

Religion

Government and Social Structure

Writing

TOPICS FOR TERM TWO

India

Maya, Aztecs and Incas

Early Man

TOPICS FOR STUDY IN TERM THREE

The Renaissance

Please refer to the handouts below and the Educational Videos page