Introduction to IH
Sec 1 IH
What is IH? Using a piece of blank paper, write down 10 words you associate with the term ‘humanities’
3-2-1 activity
Why is the study of Integrated Humanities important?
What are the objectives of Sec 1 IH?
Students understand the complexity of relationships within historical, geographical and cultural contexts
Students develop a critical inquiring mind & ethical decision-making skills
Students learn to appreciate the unfolding of current events
What is Geography? Greek in origin Literal translation – to write about or describe the Earth
Who coined the term ‘Geography’?
What are his / her contributions to the study of Geography?
What does the study of Geography involve?
Geography is a spatial science so it looks at : Spatial Behaviour of People Spatial Relationships between the human and natural environment
Spatial Processes that create or sustain those relationships
Spatial Relationships between human and natural environment
Spatial Behaviour of People
Spatial Processes that facilitate or sustain the interaction between human
and natural phenomena
What is History? Greek in origin
Has the meaning of the word ‘history’ changed over time?
History
History
History is… The story of man’s past
Religion Way of life Culture-art, traditions Conflicts – internal and external
Prehistory – period before man began to record events in writing
History is… A record of significant events which had a
major impact on a society or the world A record of major trends or milestones of a
society or the world Political, economic, social and
intellectual developments Major discoveries, changes that had
great impact on future developments Important inventions PersonalitiesWhy is the study of History important?
History is…. Never-ending Tentative and arguable A continuous investigation of the
past Based on Sources An interpretation of what happened
– therefore constantly evolving (not static) ?
Why is something that happened in the past considered to be
constantly evolving?
Persons who writes orSources availableUnderstanding of the context
Economics
Economics
Economics is… Study of production, distribution and
consumption of goods and services Demand and supply Needs and wants Alternative uses of resources
Why is the study of Economics important?
What is the relationship of economics to our lives?
What is politics?
Politics for you…
Politics is… The exercise of power The public allocation of things that are
valued The resolution of conflict The competition among individual &
groups with their own interests
Political Science is… The study of
processes through which power and influence are used in the promotion of certain values and interests
the decisions of governments concerning their actions towards other governments
Why is the understanding of PS important?
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