Whats does history mean?

Whats does history mean?

History (from Greek ἱστορία, historia, meaning “inquiry; knowledge acquired by investigation”) is the study of the past. Events occurring before the invention of writing systems are considered prehistory.

What are the 4 historical thinking concepts?

Use primary source evidence. Identify continuity and change. Analyze cause and consequence. Take historical perspectives, and.

What are first order concepts in history?

First-order concepts are all the facts, terms and concepts found in history as an academic discipline.

What is ao2 in history?

Assessment objectives AO2: explain and analyse historical events and periods studied using second-order historical concepts. AO3: analyse, evaluate and use sources (contemporary to the period) to make substantiated judgements, in the context of historical events studied.

What are substantive concepts?

Substantive concepts are those concerned with the subject matter of history – the substance about which students are learning. Some of these concepts (such as Calvinism or Menshivism) are highly specific to a particular period or place – and it is easy to recognise that their meaning needs to be explicitly taught.

What is a disciplinary concept?

Disciplinary literacies include the skills that are needed to understand, create, and communicate academic knowledge. This module is an introduction to disciplinary literacies. Module 2. Civic literacies include the ways of thinking that support students as they act in our democracy.