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