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Basic 1 History Notes

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Why and How We Study History

  1. What is History?In this topic you will learn that history is about things people did in the past.
  2. Past Events in My LifeIn this topic you will talk about important events in your own life.
  3. Past Events in My Family and SchoolIn this topic you will learn about past events in your family and your school.
  4. Past Events in Our Community and NationIn this topic you will learn about past events in your community and in Ghana.
  5. Photographs Tell Us About the PastIn this topic you will learn that photographs help us to find out about the past.
  6. Objects and Stories Tell Us About the PastIn this topic you will learn that old objects and stories from elders also tell us about the past.
  7. Events That Will Not Happen AgainIn this topic you will learn about special past events and how we find out about them.

Community History

  1. My CommunityIn this topic you will learn about the community where you live.
  2. Historical Places in My CommunityIn this topic you will learn about old and important places in your community.
  3. How Communities Are AlikeIn this topic you will compare communities. You will find things that are the same in different communities.
  4. How Communities Are DifferentIn this topic you will find things that are different in different communities.
  5. Caring for Our Community and Its HistoryIn this topic you will learn how to care for your community and remember its history.