SOURCES OF HISTORY AND DATING
Subject:
History
Term:
FIRST TERM
Week:
WEEK 2
Class:
SS 1
Topic:
SOURCES OF HISTORY AND DATING
Previous lesson:
The pupils have previous knowledge of
WHAT IS HISTORY AND WHY WE STUDY HISTORY
that was taught as a topic in the previous lesson
Behavioural objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to
- say the meaning of history
- give examples of various sources of history
- explain the importance of dating in history
- point out the need to note important dates in history
Instructional Materials:
- Wall charts
- Pictures of objects of archeologists found in Nigeria
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
- Cultural Artifacts
- Copies of old newspaper featuring important dates or events
Methods of Teaching:
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials:
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
Content:
MEANING OF HISTORY
The meaning of history is the study of past events. It can also be described as a story or record of what has happened in the past
Some examples of history include
-Events that have happened in a person’s life
-What has happened in a particular country or region
VARIOUS SOURCES OF HISTORY
There are many sources of history. Some examples include
- Written records
- Oral traditions
- Archaeological artifacts
- Pictures and paintings
- Buildings and monuments
- Oral History from living witness
- Anthropology
- Linguistic evidence
- Physical objects such as farm implements, art works, Ornaments, etc
- Radio carbon dating
- Siteology
- Excavation
- Human remains
- Bones and fossils
IMPORTANCE OF DATING IN HISTORY
Dating is important in history because it helps us to put events in order. It also helps us to understand when something happened in relation to other events
There are two main ways of dating historical events. These are
-Relative dating: This is where you try to work out how old something is by looking at the things around it. For example, if you found a coin in the ground, you could date it by looking at the style of coin and comparing it to other coins
-Absolute dating: This is where you use a specific date to work out how old something is. For example, if you knew that a particular event happened in 1066, you could use this to date other things that happened around the same time
THE NEEDS TO NOTE IMPORTANT DATES IN HISTORY
It is important to note down important dates in history so that we can remember when things happened. It can also be helpful to have a timeline of events. This can help us to see how different events are connected and how they have affected each other
LESSON PRESENTATION
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topic which was “What is history and why we study history”
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic by performing the following teacher’s activities.
- The subject teacher asks the students some leading questions to arouse their interest in the topic
- Through class discussion he leads the students to identify the sources of history
- He tells the students to find out from home the oral tradition of their country
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
- Students are to make notes or jot where the teaching is going on
- Students are to ask questions
- Students are to take part in an excursion
EVALUATION
- What is the meaning of history?
- Mention two inportant reasons we study history.
- What are some examples of history? Mention any four.
- What are some sources of history? Mention any five sources of history
- Why is dating important in history?
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS EVALUATION
1. What is the meaning of history?
A. The study of past events
B. The study of future events
C. The study of present events
D. The study of math
2. Why do we study history?
A. To learn about the past
B. To learn about the future
C. To learn about other cultures
D. To learn about math
3. What are some examples of history?
A. Events that have happened in a person’s life
B. What has happened in a particular country or region
C. The current events happening in the world
D. The history of math
4. What are some sources of history?
A. Written records
B. Oral traditions
C. Archaeological artifacts
D. All of the above
5. Why is dating important in history?
A. To date events so we can remember when they happened
B. To date events so we can forget when they happened
C. To help us understand the causes and effects of different events
D. None of the above
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out short notes to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
Assignment
Read about Historical skills in preparation for the next lesson
