History

What is it?

Why is history important?

How does history change over time?

How can we organize history?

What is the importance of the Roman Coloseum?

Who was Alexander the Great?

Son? Leader? Warrior? Friend? Foe? Teenager? Hero?

What if America lost the REVOLUTION?

Where would you be today?

Who would you be loyal to?

What money system would be in effect?

What would be our major income?

How can we study history for understanding?

Better understanding comes from “chunking” events into pieces.

These PIECES are called:

Thematic Strands---- There are 10 of them!

How do we organize history?

1970 2009Then Now

Milk $1.15 $4.05

Bread $ .58 $2.89

Gas $ .36 $2.59

Bubble map

timeline

Cause and effectThen and Now

Theme 1:

Conflict and Cooperation Answers the questions: 1. What is legitimate

authority? 2. Why are there

conflicts in the world? (bias/ prejudices) 3. How do rules/ laws

organize people?

Institution: a long-lasting pattern of organization in a community.

Conflict Resolution

Examples: Peer mediation Amending the

Constitution UN talks

Theme 2:

Civic Ideals, Practices, and Engagement

Answers the questions: 1. What is the role of

the citizen? 2. What are social

needs? 3. What are common

goals among societies? (The common good)

Theme 3People, Places, and Environment

Geographic perspectives

The study of the environment and its effect on people.

Geographic perspectives

Peoples effect on the environment.

Theme 4

Material Wants and Needs

(Production, Distribution, and Consumption)

Answers the questions: 1. What is the

difference between wants and needs?

2. What is the role of money?

3. How has conflict effected resources?

Theme 4 continued

4. How have economic systems changed?

* Supply/ demand * Goods/ services *Money

Management

Theme 5

Cultural Development, Interaction, and Change

Answers the questions: 1. What is the role of

tradition? 2. How has

ethnocentrism impacted history?

3. How do societies differ in culture?

Theme 5 continued

Culture: a people’s unique way of life.

Cultural Diffusion: The spreading and

sharing of ideas. Independent origination:

The development of

ideas at the same time without contact. * Key concepts: beliefs,

values, and traditions.

Theme 6

Global Transformation: answers the questions: 1. What is the impact of

early empire building? 2. How do we balance

human rights and cultural traditions?

3. How have nations become interdependent?

Global connections

The international community

Example: The UN Working together to

solve problems: 1. That effect all 2. Help those who can

not help themselves.

Theme 7

Science, Technology, and Society: Answers the questions: What are the pros and cons that result from

advancements in science and technology? How does society benefit or suffer from these

new developments? What social consequences result from these

types of advancements?

Theme 7 continued

Are we a technology driven society?

How do we know this?

What are Social Consequences?

Does everyone have an equal opportunity to experience technology?

Equal Opportunities:

1. Medicine – Health Issues.

2. School 3. For Granted

Items 4. Movies (Y&N)

Who benefits?

Things to think about:

1. Who benefits from scientific and technological innovations?

2. What are the real costs of new technologies?

Equal Opportunity…

Summary (intent of technology)

2. Makes Life Better.

Key concepts:1. Solves a

problem.

Theme 8

Individualism, Equality, and Authority:

Answers the questions: 1. What is the gap

between the rich and the poor?

2. How do we balance the rights of an individual vs. the rights of a group?

MC

Different types of Hierarchies:

The Have’s vs. the Have Nots!

How does social status or social class impact a society?

What is equality?

What is authority?

How do schools, churches, and governments influence people and society?

Example of the different roles in society:

Theme 9

Patterns of Social and Political Interaction:

Focus of theme is: Changing patterns

of class, ethnicity, race, and gender in social and political relationships.

Answers the questions: Why is it important for

people to be treated equally?

How have societies limited or encourages social movements?

Why do humans engage in ethnic cleansing?

Examples

Theme 10

Human Expression and Communication:

(culture) 1. When studying

culture, we look at similarities and differences within groups of people.

Cultural Developments

Language Literature The arts (Theatre,

sculpture, paintings….) Traditions Behavior Patterns Individual Environments Personal Perceptions

What is the role of “Popular Culture” in society?

Resources

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