BIFS IB History OPVL Chart Document Type Diary Entry Origin Is it a primary source? Who wrote it? Was this person a key individual? When in the course of events was it written? Purpose Private reflection? Private reflection with the view to being published later in a memoir? Attempts to justify actions? Value Content Eyewitness account Person was part of the decision-making process Could be candid and honest Limitations Personal involvement could lead to
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Meeting Vincent van Gogh changed my life. At least that’s what I tell people when I describe falling in love with museums. I was twelve years old‚ visiting the Detroit Institute of Arts with my grandparents‚ when I locked eyes with van Gogh’s 1887 Self Portrait. I experienced a profound connection with history at that moment: although van Gogh had been dead for over a century‚ here we were‚ face to face. When I reported back to my classmates at the beginning of the following school year‚ I could
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San Antonio Missions and Assimilation In the following paper I will discuss the sources of Chapter 3; The Challenges of Spanish Colonization: Struggles and Accommodation in the Eighteenth Century‚ in the book Major problems in Texas History. The essay “Self-Sufficiency and the San Antonio Missions” by Gilberto Hinojosa‚ is the secondary source. This source differs from the primary sources in the chapter in that the author disagrees with what they say was the primary goal of the Franciscans. To elaborate
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One of the controversial topics of these recent years is now engulfing the education establishment. Very few people fully understand the implications of Common Core State Standards in the United States‚ but experts like educators‚ journalist‚ scholars‚ etc.‚ who are in association with other teachers and researchers lead the way in making sense of them. Recently‚ though‚ new studies have emerged to provide data on the little-known truths from myths of Common Core‚ often referred to as a better way
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The Importance of History It is both necessary and helpful to study the context of prior history because it is relevant to who we are. Studying events in history provide a clear picture of past participants experiences and behaviors‚ so that we take what others have done and build upon it. Past cultures took time and efforts to document historical events to help future participants understand where they come from. In this day and age‚ modern societies don’t quite look to the past‚ but to the
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MUSIC HISTORY PROJECT Guide Lines for Success Music History Project Overview: This project is designed for the student to explore the recession of their favorite singer‚ songwriter‚ or band‚ in terms of musical influence of inspiration; all the way back to the Medieval Period of written music history. The project will involve the creation of an essay‚ speech (with visual aid) and‚ a timeline delineating the progression from the medieval to modern day musician. Essay: Pick your favorite
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CARIBBEAN HISTORY THE SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT The CSEC history School-Based Assessment (SBA) is a research paper which accounts for 40% of your final mark. It offers an ideal opportunity for you to work on a research paper at home and get as high a mark as possible‚ prior to entering the examination room. The SBA allows you to develop those skills that are critical to the study of history while working on a topic in which you are interested. It gives you a chance to research a topic of your choice
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In the time period of the Inquisition‚ a great deal of restriction was imposed on its subjects. The Inquisition was established during a time in which many people were emigrating – for various different reasons – to European and South American countries‚ bringing their values and cultures with them. This naturally brought about a multitude of conflicts between existing citizens and immigrants. Some pose the argument that due to this more prevalent blend of cultures across the world‚ the Inquisition
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Lesson Plan for 4th Grade History: (Biography) Alexander Hamilton Discuss the importance of learning about important figures in world nation’s history by exploring the past and various sources to obtain the information. In this case‚ Alexander Hamilton is the topic we will discuss. The use of Primary Sources will help students recognize and understand who Hamilton was and why he is an important contributor in our history. Provide a replica copy of the “Declaration of Independence.” Have some of
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JOUR200 Assignment 6 What to submit We don’t have money to award in JOUR200‚ but in Assignment 6‚ we are looking for you to explain a subject. You must submit a 500-word explanatory story (plus or minus 50 words) about a topic of your own choosing. You are encouraged to use your story idea from Discussion Post 4 if that is viable. The story is due by 9 a.m. Wednesday‚ May 7‚ the last day of class. You must refer to a primary document and you must use in-person interviews with people on our
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