DR9.1
Examine the challenges involved in obtaining information about societies of the past.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of oral accounts as sources of information about historical events.

(b)

Describe the role of archaeology in obtaining information about societies of the past.

(c)

Explain various technologies used in archaeology (e.g., shovels, brushes, carbon dating, GPS cartography, satellite imagery).

(d)

Present results obtained and techniques used in ongoing archaeological digs (e.g., Wanuskewin, Eagle Creek; Point-à Callières, Montréal; Pompéi, Italy; Dufferine Terrace, Québec City; Fort Temiscaming, Québec; Ahu o rongo, Easter Island).

(e)

Investigate the role of literature, visual arts, music, newspapers, photographs, and other artifacts in obtaining information about past societies.

(f)

Recognize the dynamic nature of historical knowledge by identifying examples of changes occurring in the interpretation of history as a result of new information uncovered or acknowledged.

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R019213
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 9: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
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This book was nominated for two Saskatchewan Book Awards in 2005.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $49.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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•  Our Worldviews. Multimedia CD: Explore, Understand, Connect
•  Our Worldviews. Teaching Resource: Explore, Understand, Connect
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $93.50
Record posted/updated: August 24, 2019