1. Warm-up: How do we learn about history?
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Warm-up:
How do we learn about history?

2. Reminders! Picture day in Science Classes
Textbooks Distributed in English
Lateness to Class starts tomorrow.
Varsity FB v. Lake Weir Friday 7pm
Materials Due Today! – Will setup
Material Culture Project Due Block day
Library – Research 9/4-9/5
Rules / Resources Quiz 9/4-9/5

3. Today in World History:
Setup Materials
How to take notes in History Class.
Review : What is history?
Categories examined in studying history
Analyzing Artifacts
Pass back Textbook Scavenger Hunts

4. Power Standards : Materials
1 : 3-ring Binder
5 Dividers
English – Handouts & Returned Work
Science – Handouts & Returned Work
History – Notes/ Handouts & Returned Work
Math – Handouts (Sheet Protector)
Notebook Paper
Pens/Pencils/Highlighters

5. How to take notes in history: An Overview
Fold your paper in half or thirds Use the largest portion, or the portion on the left to take notes on in class.
Use the other portion to scribble down thoughts or questions about a subject or topic. Make notes INTERACTIVE
Follow along as Scaggs goes through the outline of notes.

6. How to take notes in history: An Overview
DON’T ATTEMPT TO WRITE EVERY WORD!
Write key words/phrases.
LISTEN to the lecture. There may be more information there that you will need to know. Write that down!

7. An Example : History Notes
How to take notes in History
A. Setup of page
B. Don’t write every word
C. Listen to Lecture
Analysis of Notes
A. Ask Questions
B. Jot down comments on
side.
Your comments here.

8. An Example : History Notes REFINED
Notes in History
A. Setup
B. Not every word
C. Listen
Analysis
A. Questions
B. Comments - side.
Your comments here.

9. How to take Notes in History: FAQs:
1. How does Scaggs give notes?
2. Do we have to copy the notes word-for-word?
I don’t have enough time to copy all of them!! What do I do?
Why do we take notes in history class anyway? Can’t we just read the book?

10. FAQs: Continued
Whoa! There’s a lot of information here – What do I make sure to take note of and remember/study?
Anything reiterated (repeated) by teacher
Key vocabulary words
Events / People (Not necessarily dates, but the order in which they occur)
Terms that are underlined or in bold
Any information repeated in a review

11. ~ How we Learn History ~ (Your first set of notes)
Categories of History
A. Political
B. Economic
C. Social
D. Religious
E. Scientific
F. Cultural
G. Intellectual
H. Technological
I. Artistic
(Your notes)

12. 1. List 5-10 things you believe you can determine about this civilization.
2. Take your list and put it into the categories of history we just discussed.