History

What are the BIG Ideas?

What are the BIG ideas in history?

Throughlines (themes) Guide us through the course material in every

unit we study They are . . .

Geography

Geography is the study of the earth

WHERE we live on Earth affects HOW we live!

Geography has a BIG impact on how a society develops.

What role did the geography of the region play in shaping the society?

Belief Systems

These are the major beliefs of a society

It can involve . . . Religion Values Beliefs Customs

What were the major religions and/or beliefs of the society?

Government

Government is how a society is ruled

Some forms are . . . Monarchy (kingdoms) Democracy Dictatorship Oligarchy

What system of government was used to guide the society?

Economics

Economics studies how goods are produced, distributed, and consumed

How do people make a living?

What economic system was used to provide for the needs of the society?

Major Events

In every society’s history, there are important events that affect the future.

These could be . . . Battles or Wars Movements Natural events/disasters

What major events occurred in the society that had a major and lasting impact?

Important People These are the people who

create CHANGE -for a long time

They could be . . . Political or religions leaders Artists, poets, authors Inventors Maybe … YOU

Who are the people who impacted and created change in the society? How?

Culture Culture is who we are It involves . . . Language Food Social customs Traditions Forms of expression

How did people in the society act, how did they express themselves, how were they organized, and what did they find important?

Technology and Invention Technology and invention is

anything created by PEOPLE that affects the lives of the society

In history, technology can be . . .

Gunpowder Farming tools A pencil

What technological advancements and inventions changed and helped shape society?