BIG HISTORY 2

ACTIVITY 7.1: Big History 1 Review

Directions: Using the threshold card below, supply the appropriate answer by providing ONE
SYMBOL OR PHOTO which best describes each threshold. Also, provide ONE (1) SENTENCE to
explain or describe your answer.
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THRESHOLD REVIEW Name: Cook, Richard A.
Big History 1 Course: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Year & Section: NU-102 Schedule: MWF 12:25-1:25
Answers:
Threshold 1

One-sentence This image symbolizes the moment of the big bang, which occurred
description roughly 13.7 billion years ago and marks the beginning of the
Universe, as well as the empirical evidence that allows us to put
together the ever-evolving story of creation.

Threshold 2

One-sentence Stars signify the second threshold in Big History, hydrogen and helium
description clouds began to collapse, resulting in the formation of the first stars
as the heat and pressure caused by collapse intensified.

Threshold 3
One-sentence During the dying process of large stars, they burst into huge
description supernovae, threshold 3 is the outcome of this, scattering all
elements of the periodic table throughout the Universe.

Threshold 4

One-sentence The creation of our Earth and Solar System is the next threshold; our
description Earth was created roughly 4.5 billion years ago as a by-product of the
creation of our Sun and solar system.

Threshold 5

One-sentence This photo appealed to me because it depicts the diversity of life on

description Earth, threshold 5 is the creation and evolution of life on Earth; the
oldest evidence of life on this planet dates back to 3.8 billion years.
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Threshold 6

One-sentence Approximately 200,000 years ago, man developed to become the

description most important force for change on Earth's surface, threshold 6 is all
about humans and collective learning on Earth; this picture
demonstrates how much we can give and think.
Give one important Last semester, I’ve learned a lot of things not just academically but
realization you have also in life. Big History 1 was a fun course to take because you master
learned in BH 1. the science behind creation; the most important realization I had is
the fact that we are all part of one thing, whether that’s the Earth,
Universe, or an atom. We are here experiencing life and in return, we
have to give life and that is what makes us one.

How can this Ever since I had that realization, I became more self-aware and not
realization help take anything too far or seriously. I used this to improve my
improve yourself? relationship with others; I became more connected with people, I
understand their feelings, and I empathize with them. I learned how
important life is cosmically and spiritually. And as for myself, I took
care of myself more than ever, I try to enjoy things as much as I can,
and just be kind. That’s all that matters.

My Commitment: I am promising that I will always bring all the values I learned from
this subject and I’ll do my best to become the best version of me here
in the Universe. As a future nurse, I will use my power to be
connected with people and do everything I can to help and care. I will
never forget to be kind and empathize with others.

Signature/Affirmation:

I am a part of Universe. I am everywhere.

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BIG HISTORY 2

APPENDIX B
RUBRIC FOR PICTOGRAPH

BEGINNING FAIR SATISFACTORY EXEMPLARY SCORE

CRITERIA 1-2 3-5 6-7 8-10
Content is Content lacks All elements Cleverly
weak or enough reported on covered all the
CONTENT minimal information are sufficient key
to be components
thorough
Ideas are A few solid Well-planned Unique ideas
limited; layout ideas are ideas are have been
IDEAS and is poorly evident; present; layout used in the
LAYOUT planned layout has is strong and project; layout
potential visually is exceptional
appealing
Very little time Some time Time and care A wealth of
and creativity and creativity have been time and
EFFORT and have been have been invested; many creativity have
CREATIVITY invested in the invested in creative ideas been invested;
project the project present excellent
attention to
detail
Over-all work Shows some A very deep The level of
shows very connection to understanding understanding
DEPTH and minimal concepts of the concepts of the
RELEVANCE connection to discussed and discussed and concepts as
concepts required required were shown in the
discussed and clearly shown over-all work is
required in the work exceptional
Total Score:
40
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Activity Title: Activity 7.1 – Big History 1 Review

Name: Cook, Richard A. Date: Jan 13, 2022

Course: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Year and Section: NU-102

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