G05 ~ Social Sciences: History
Preface
What is History and how is it presented? History is the study of change and development in society over time. History will enable you to
see how past human action has an impact on the present; and to evaluate and understand how
it influences the future.
History is a process of investigating and asking questions about the past:
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What happened?
When did it happen? Why did it happen?
What was the impact of events and decisions on society?
When people know what happened in the past, they can learn from past mistakes and prevent it from happening again. This is especially important when social, political and economic decisions are made in any society.
The specific aim of History is creating the following:
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An interest in and enjoyment of the study of the past.
Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of things that happened in the past.
The ability to participate in a historical enquiry, to participate in research and projects throughout the year.
To develop cognitive and other skills necessary for holistic educational development. To help us understand the present and even predict future events. To ensure responsible citizenship.
You should learn how to apply history knowledge and skills in source-based questions and longer questions like paragraphs and essays. Sources may include cartoons, articles, case
studies, comprehension tests, photos and pictures. To be able to interpret sources, you should
not only memorise facts and content but learn to apply knowledge as well. Additional sources like CAPS prescribed textbooks may also be used in conjunction with this study guide.
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