The 7 Themes of History

Theme 1: Daily Life

Context: The daily life of early human beings was nomadic. They travelled around in search of food, water, and shelter.

On page 1-2 in your book:

·                     On the top write "Daily Life".

·                     Write the daily life sentence in context.

·                     Below that write a defintion of "daily life." (Your own words)

·                     On page 2 list 5 examples of what people do in their daily lives.

·                     In the box below draw a picture of something you do in your daily life and below the picture write a caption describing the picture

·                     Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline.

Theme 2: Government and Leadership

Context: As ancient communities grew into larger villages, people felt the need for laws and leadership to keep order and settle disputes. People created early forms of government so solve this problem.

On page 3-4 of your book:

·                     In the top of the page, write the title "Leadership and Government"

·                     Write down the context sentence.

·                     Write a defintion of "government" and "leadership".

·                     Below the definition list 5 examples

of different kinds of governments (Hint: ASB).

·                     In the box below draw a picture showing how you are involved in the government.

·                     Below the picture, write a caption explaining how you are involved in the government.

·                     Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline.

The 7 Themes of History

Theme 3: Technology

Write down the context:

Context: Early Humans had many technological advances including slash-and-burn agriculture, spearheads, metal tools and irrigation systems.

On page 5-6 of your book:

·                     Write"Technology" at the top.

·                     Write down the sentence in context.

·                     Write a defintion of "technology" .

·                     Below the definition list 5 examples of technology today.

·                     In the box below draw a picture and below the picture write a caption about how you use technology in your daily life.

Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline

The 7 Themes of History

Theme 4: Geography and Environment

Context: Hunters and gatherers used the resources available from the geography and environment to survive.

On pages 7-8

·                     Write Geography and Environment at the top of the page.

·                     Write down the sentence in context.

·                     Write a defintion of "geography and environment."

·                     Below the definition list 5 examples of geography and environment.

·                     In the box below draw a picture that shows the geography of San Diego. Write a caption about the geography of San Diego.

Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline

The 7 Themes of History

Theme 5: Religion and Belief Systems

Context: Early humans probably believed that everything in nature, including rocks, trees and animals had a spirit. This type of religion is called polytheism, or the belief in many gods.

Pages 9-10

·                     Write Religion and Belief systems at the top of the page.

·                     Write down the sentence in context.

·                     Write a defintion of "religion."

·                     Below the definition list 5 examples of religion.

·                     In the box below draw a picture that shows how you are invloved in a religion or how people you know are involved in religion.. Below the picture write a caption about religion.

Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline

The 7 Themes of History

Theme 6: Culture

Context: Human language developed as people needed to learn to work together. Early humans used religion as a way to explain nature and things that happen. Art gives us insight into early humans' daily life. All of these are special to humans and are used to create their culture.

On pages 11-12

·                     At the top of the page, write "Culture."

·                     Write down the sentence in context.

·                     write a defintion of "culture."

·                     Below the definition list 5 examples of culture.

·                     In the box below draw a picture that shows your culture. Write a caption. about your culture.

Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline

The 7 Themes of History

Theme 7: Economics

Context: The economics of early man including hunting food, gathering berries and edible plants and then trading those items for things that he needed like spearheads and bowls.

Pages 13-14

·                     At the top of the page, write "Economics."

·                     Write down the sentence in context.

·                     In the top box write a defintion of "economics"

·                     Below the definition list 5 examples of economics.

·                     In the box below draw a picture that shows you involved in economics. Write a caption about what is happening in the picture.

Add at Least 2 of the following: charts, graphs, diagrams, bold or italicized words, subheading, text box, map, timeline