hi all,
The history help desk is now open!
Please post your questions in the form of a comment and a history teacher will get back to you very soon.
Do identify yourselves and your class in addition to which history teacher you are directing your query to.
For students from 1C and 1G, I am off for reservist duty so that means there might be a slight delay in my response, but I will get back to you soon.
Best Wishes,
Mr Tan
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Chapter 5 - Society
hi all,
Here are the slides for Chapter 5, Society.
Here are the slides for Chapter 5, Society.
Organisation of Society
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
TfU Part I Rubrics
hi all,
Just to help everyone along, here's the rubrics for part I of the TfU project.
Tfu ModuleA Rubrics
Just to help everyone along, here's the rubrics for part I of the TfU project.
Tfu ModuleA Rubrics
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Chapter 3 - The Birth of Civilisations
Here are the lesson slides
Chapter 3 Birth Of Civilisations
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TfU Unit Lesson Slides
hi all,
The slides for the TfU unit for your reference.
The slides for the TfU unit for your reference.
Sec 1 Project Slides
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Submission Requirements - TfU Part I
hi all,
The submission requirements for TfU part I is as follows:
1) A4 sized paper 80 GSM (paper quality and thickness) or more.
2) Picture/s and catalogue information (e.g. place of origin, size) on 1 sheet of paper
3) Write up on 2nd sheet of paper
Submit this (unstapled) to your history teachers by Fri, 27 Feb 2009. The best submissions from each class will be displayed during International Friendship Day.
The submission requirements for TfU part I is as follows:
1) A4 sized paper 80 GSM (paper quality and thickness) or more.
2) Picture/s and catalogue information (e.g. place of origin, size) on 1 sheet of paper
3) Write up on 2nd sheet of paper
Submit this (unstapled) to your history teachers by Fri, 27 Feb 2009. The best submissions from each class will be displayed during International Friendship Day.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Sample Submission: TfU Project Part I
Dear all,
Here's a sample of the artefact catalogue card for Part I of the TfU project.
Artefact: Pax Fridge Magnet
The fridge magnet is adorned with the term 'pax' which is the Latin term for peace. This term is of great significance particularly to Catholics as the rite of peace is celebrated before Communion during Mass whereby the Priest wishes the congregation peace by praying: "Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: 'I leave you peace, my peace I give you.' Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live for ever and ever ", the priest wishes the people the peace of Christ: "The peace of the Lord be with you always." and the congregation responds 'and also with you' and thereafter, members of the congregation will wish each other peace prior to moving on to the next rite.
The rite is meant for all those partaking in communion to be at peace with Christ and also with each other. This rite is also of great significance as in the gospels of Luke and John, after the resurrection of Jesus, he appears to his disciples and the first words he says to them is 'peace be with you' and dispels the doubts and disbelief of his disciples of his resurrection.
Place of Origin: New Norcia, Western Australia
This artefact was purchased from the gift shop from a small Benedictine settlement known as New Norcia. The Benedictines are a Catholic Order and New Norcia was founded by a number of Benedictine Monks in the mid 1830s.
During the early years of the settlement's existence, it attempted to create a self-sufficient agricultural village and evangelise the local indigenous people (Aborigines). However due to the introduction of European dieases which saw the death of large numbers of indigenous peoples, the settlement concentrated more upon education. In later years, it served as a religious centre for the region. However, the decline in the number of monks in recent years and the closure of the various educational institutions associated with New Norcia has seen the settlement become more of a heritage and tourist location whilst at the same time continuing its religious duties.
Significance of Keepsake
This keepsake was purchased on my first visit to New Norcia in 2003. At that time, my wife and I were on holiday in Western Australia and signed up for a day tour without really looking very carefully at the itinerary. It was only upon our arrival at New Norcia that we realised that there was a Benedictine settlement in the middle of a large rural area.
As Catholics, my wife and I found New Norcia to be a place of peace and to a great degree, the existence of this settlement demonstrated the faith and committment of the members of the Benedictine order who founded the settlement. One can only imagine the difficulties they had in reaching the location and thereafter to construct the various buildings that can be found there.
It is truly an oasis of peace in the midst of rural Western Australia, hence the significance of the pax fridge magnet.
References
The New Revised Standard Version Bible, Catholic Edition.
The Catholic Encyclopedia
http://www.newnorcia.wa.edu.au/monastery_history.htm
http://www.newnorcia.wa.edu.au/
Here's a sample of the artefact catalogue card for Part I of the TfU project.
New Norcia, Western Australia
Dec 2003
Clay with attached magnet
Diameter 5 cm.
Dec 2003
Clay with attached magnet
Diameter 5 cm.
Artefact: Pax Fridge Magnet
The fridge magnet is adorned with the term 'pax' which is the Latin term for peace. This term is of great significance particularly to Catholics as the rite of peace is celebrated before Communion during Mass whereby the Priest wishes the congregation peace by praying: "Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: 'I leave you peace, my peace I give you.' Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live for ever and ever ", the priest wishes the people the peace of Christ: "The peace of the Lord be with you always." and the congregation responds 'and also with you' and thereafter, members of the congregation will wish each other peace prior to moving on to the next rite.
The rite is meant for all those partaking in communion to be at peace with Christ and also with each other. This rite is also of great significance as in the gospels of Luke and John, after the resurrection of Jesus, he appears to his disciples and the first words he says to them is 'peace be with you' and dispels the doubts and disbelief of his disciples of his resurrection.
Place of Origin: New Norcia, Western Australia
This artefact was purchased from the gift shop from a small Benedictine settlement known as New Norcia. The Benedictines are a Catholic Order and New Norcia was founded by a number of Benedictine Monks in the mid 1830s.
During the early years of the settlement's existence, it attempted to create a self-sufficient agricultural village and evangelise the local indigenous people (Aborigines). However due to the introduction of European dieases which saw the death of large numbers of indigenous peoples, the settlement concentrated more upon education. In later years, it served as a religious centre for the region. However, the decline in the number of monks in recent years and the closure of the various educational institutions associated with New Norcia has seen the settlement become more of a heritage and tourist location whilst at the same time continuing its religious duties.
Significance of Keepsake
This keepsake was purchased on my first visit to New Norcia in 2003. At that time, my wife and I were on holiday in Western Australia and signed up for a day tour without really looking very carefully at the itinerary. It was only upon our arrival at New Norcia that we realised that there was a Benedictine settlement in the middle of a large rural area.
As Catholics, my wife and I found New Norcia to be a place of peace and to a great degree, the existence of this settlement demonstrated the faith and committment of the members of the Benedictine order who founded the settlement. One can only imagine the difficulties they had in reaching the location and thereafter to construct the various buildings that can be found there.
It is truly an oasis of peace in the midst of rural Western Australia, hence the significance of the pax fridge magnet.
References
The New Revised Standard Version Bible, Catholic Edition.
The Catholic Encyclopedia
http://www.newnorcia.wa.edu.au/monastery_history.htm
http://www.newnorcia.wa.edu.au/
What is the role of a historian?
A historian can be like an investigator. After all, both deal in terms of evidence and work to piece together a picture using different sources of information.
Let's watch a video on a Police investigation to find out more about what investigators do and compare it to the role of historians.
Let's watch a video on a Police investigation to find out more about what investigators do and compare it to the role of historians.
Monday, January 5, 2009
TfU Project 2009
Dear all,
Welcome to Secondary 1 History!
As you would know by now, you are required to do a Teaching for Understanding (TfU) project worth 40% of your overall history grade for Sec 1.
What is this project all about?
Essentially, this project is all about the use of evidence in history and the different ways in which the evidence is used to reconstruct the past. In order to do this, you will be formed into groups of four to complete this project. This project consists of a number of different components which require you to work closely with your group mates in order to complete the project.
The main theme of this project is: Singapore in the World
Every year, many Singaporeans make trips to many overseas destinations for various purposes, bringing back precious memories and experiences from these trips. In many instances, these memories and experiences can be captured in the form of a keepsake or souvenir that was bought in the country that we visited. This history project is about this keepsake and through the study of this keepsake, we hope to capture document your memories and experiences from your overseas trips and to find out more about these countries that you have visited and the significance of your memories and experiences.
The components are as follows:
Component 1: Keepsake Information Card (15%)
This component requires you to put into practice the skills that you have learnt in class to process and catalogue artefacts by applying this process to the keepsake that your group has identified.
Thereafter, you would need to conduct some background research about the country and region from which this keepsake was purchased and you would also need to find out the significance of this keepsake to the person who purchased it.
This information will be presented on a keepsake information card. More details and examples will be made available on this blog.
Component 2: Oral History Interview (10%)
Thereafter you will complete an oral history interview with someone who has expert knowledge on the keepsake or the area that the keepsake originated from or someone who has the same experience as you, for example, someone who was on holiday with you.
More details on the submission will be made available on this blog.
Component 3: Reflection (10%)
Component 3 requires you to reflect upon your learning through the completion of this unit and your group project.
More details on the submission will be made available on this blog.
Component 4: Portfolio Completion (5%)
An essential part of this project is the completion of the various handouts and the timely submission of your project by the 30 Mar 2009. Failure to complete the various parts of the project and late submission will result in the deduction of these marks.
We hope this unit will be a time of fun and learning for all. We look forward to your submissions!
Best Wishes,
Mr Khoo, Mr Leo, Mr Tan and Mr Thiru
Welcome to Secondary 1 History!
As you would know by now, you are required to do a Teaching for Understanding (TfU) project worth 40% of your overall history grade for Sec 1.
What is this project all about?
Essentially, this project is all about the use of evidence in history and the different ways in which the evidence is used to reconstruct the past. In order to do this, you will be formed into groups of four to complete this project. This project consists of a number of different components which require you to work closely with your group mates in order to complete the project.
The main theme of this project is: Singapore in the World
Every year, many Singaporeans make trips to many overseas destinations for various purposes, bringing back precious memories and experiences from these trips. In many instances, these memories and experiences can be captured in the form of a keepsake or souvenir that was bought in the country that we visited. This history project is about this keepsake and through the study of this keepsake, we hope to capture document your memories and experiences from your overseas trips and to find out more about these countries that you have visited and the significance of your memories and experiences.
The components are as follows:
Component 1: Keepsake Information Card (15%)
This component requires you to put into practice the skills that you have learnt in class to process and catalogue artefacts by applying this process to the keepsake that your group has identified.
Thereafter, you would need to conduct some background research about the country and region from which this keepsake was purchased and you would also need to find out the significance of this keepsake to the person who purchased it.
This information will be presented on a keepsake information card. More details and examples will be made available on this blog.
Component 2: Oral History Interview (10%)
Thereafter you will complete an oral history interview with someone who has expert knowledge on the keepsake or the area that the keepsake originated from or someone who has the same experience as you, for example, someone who was on holiday with you.
More details on the submission will be made available on this blog.
Component 3: Reflection (10%)
Component 3 requires you to reflect upon your learning through the completion of this unit and your group project.
More details on the submission will be made available on this blog.
Component 4: Portfolio Completion (5%)
An essential part of this project is the completion of the various handouts and the timely submission of your project by the 30 Mar 2009. Failure to complete the various parts of the project and late submission will result in the deduction of these marks.
We hope this unit will be a time of fun and learning for all. We look forward to your submissions!
Best Wishes,
Mr Khoo, Mr Leo, Mr Tan and Mr Thiru
Friday, January 2, 2009
Welcome to Secondary 1 History 2009!
hi all,
Welcome to Secondary 1 history!
At this point in time, you must be wondering what you can expect from the study of history at lower secondary. Before we actually look at the content itself, we are going to learn about the reasons why we study history and how historians go about re-constructing history.
Well, why study history? In this article I stumbled on whilst holidaying in Malaysia, the last British governor of Hong Kong captures it very well:
1. A good understanding of one's history and heritage helps one to define one's future.
2. History helps you understand why things are the way they are today.
3. History helps us to decide on how to deal with current problems.
More will be revealed in class. In the mean time, here's the article!
Welcome to Secondary 1 history!
At this point in time, you must be wondering what you can expect from the study of history at lower secondary. Before we actually look at the content itself, we are going to learn about the reasons why we study history and how historians go about re-constructing history.
Well, why study history? In this article I stumbled on whilst holidaying in Malaysia, the last British governor of Hong Kong captures it very well:
1. A good understanding of one's history and heritage helps one to define one's future.
2. History helps you understand why things are the way they are today.
3. History helps us to decide on how to deal with current problems.
More will be revealed in class. In the mean time, here's the article!
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