Ancient History Core: Pompeii and Herculaneum

A copy of the relevant portion of the Syllabus.

HSC ANCH Pompeii and Herculaneum Syllabus

Full Syllabus: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/pdf_doc/ancient_history_stg6_04.doc

PMH Ancient History Forum

This is an open invitation to yr 11 and 12 Ancient History Students at PMH (and elsewhere) to join a debate, start a discussion, talk to a peer, find an answer, read a thread or to simply be a fly on the wall.  You just need to join up and start blogging!

http://pmhancienthistory.ning.com/

This site is to be used only for the purposes stated above. Remember, there are plenty of other more appropriate spaces where you can do your social networking. Thanks, Mr. Hendry

Assessment Task notification and Specifications

Students, please read all these documents. They clearly explain what is expected of you during the historical investigation

Yr 11 Ancient History Assessment Task 2, 2008

Yr 11 Ancient Research Essay marking criteria and mark allocation

Yr 11 Ancient History Oral marking criteria

Yr 11 Ancient- wordpress process log

Question: “Under Construction”

When constructing our question for our historical investigation we should be keeping in mind Bloom’s taxonomy. Essentially, this is a classification of the ‘key verbs’ we have already discussed in class. Remember, examiners and teachers use these to make YOUR exam paper rigorous. They start with the lower end of the taxonomy to get you some marks (spelling your name correctly excluded) and progress to the higher order thinking skills elicited by those verbs at the top. Where is your key verb from? Do you understand what it means? (look at pg 109 of your school diary!)

This version of Bloom’s taxonomy is not only updated (by Anderson) but also incorporates digital terms that may seem familiar at their appropriate level of difficulty.

Historical Investigation Week 1, Term 3, 2008

Today boys you should be able to FILL IN THESE BLANKS:

TOPIC:

POSSIBLE QUESTIONS (with key ‘verb’):

SOURCES IDENTIFIED:

Primary

Secondary

YR11 ANCIENT: Historical Investigation

Boys, today we begin our investigation.

 

The historical investigation is designed to provide opportunities for all students to further develop relevant investigative, research and presentation skills that are the core of the historical inquiry process. The outcomes addressed in the investigation build on those in the Years 7–10 History syllabus. Ancient History students will access the Preliminary Stage 6 outcomes at different levels depending on their abilities and previous experience. The investigation also provides the context for a practical application of the key competencies on page 13.

 

The investigation should extend a particular area of individual student or group interest.  The investigation can be integrated into any aspect of the Preliminary course and need not be completed as one project. Students should be encouraged to choose a topic and presentation style that reflects their individual interests and abilities.

 

Possible historical investigations include:

·         a case study

·         aspects of a case study

·         significant individuals or groups

·         significant events

·         a thematic study

·         aspects of everyday life

·         specific sites and buildings

·         aspects of an ancient society

·         historical debates

·         myths and legends

·         historical debates

·         constructions of the ancient past in various media.

 

The process of historical investigation involves:

·         planning and conducting historical investigations

·         comprehending archaeological and written sources

·         locating, selecting and organizing relevant information from a variety of sources

·         using a variety of sources to develop a view about historical issues

·         analysing sources for their usefulness and reliability

·         identifying different historical perspectives and interpretations evident in sources

·         formulating historical questions and hypotheses relevant to the investigation

·         using historical terms and concepts appropriately

·         synthesising information from a range or sources to develop and support an historical argument

·         presenting and communicating the findings of a historical investigation using appropriate and well-structured oral, written and/or multimedia forms, including ICT

 

This excerpt is taken from the Ancient History Stage 6 Syllabus 2006. Click on the link so you can follow your progress in this course!

Slideshare

Need a powerpoint on anything? Go to www.slideshare.net or you can go to my slidespace www.slideshare.net/ahendry. There are some good powerpoints on Rome and some of my trips around the world!

Ancient Class- 19th March

PMH Ancient students, by today you should have already finished the work set on Preservation and Destruction of Evidence (see below). Please check your work on your wordpress to ensure you have uploaded it correctly so I can check it. Today, you are going to identify and describe what the archaeological and written records (so far uncovered) tell us regarding the siege of Masada. Some areas of investigation include:

*The location and geographical features of Masada

*An overview of Roman Rule in Judaea and the organisation of a province

*The cause of conflict between Jews and Romans

*Who and what were the Sicarii (Jewish Rebels)?

*The occupation of Masada

*Josephus and his Jewish War

*The archaeological evidence on the site of Masada and the work of Yigael Yadin

*The military campaign (strategy and tactics) and the role of Flavius Silva (Roman commander)

*Evidence for the organisation of the Roman army and the arcaheological evidence found in the Roman camp

Good luck in your investigation- we will discuss this work in class next week

The Preservation and Destruction of Evidence

Classwork, ELC, Tuesday 11 th March

Using all resources at your disposal, discuss what factors affect the preservation and destruction of evidence.

In your answer, you may incorporate videos, slideshows, links and images in an attempt to answer the question above. Please post your response on your own wordpress page. The work is due this Friday (14th March).

Rome, the Jewish Revolt and Josephus

Here’s a look at how Josephus at first fought the Romans at Jotapata then smooth-talked his way into Vespasian and Titus’ patronage!