Science & Technology in your life

1. To gain insight into the poem's basic meaning, apply the SOAPSTone

method. Keep in mind that some of these element’s function on multiple levels

(e.g., author and speaker).

• What is the subject of the poem?

• On what occasion do you think the speaker is saying the poem?

• Who is the intended audience for the poem?

• What do you think the purpose of the poem is?

• Who is the speaker in the poem?

• What is the tone of the poem (the speaker's attitude toward the subject)?
Meaning and Importance of History

1. Explain the meaning of History.

2. Why is history important?

Definition of history

 History is defined as knowledge that entails chronologically presented narrations

about human activities pertaining to social, economic, technological and political

aspects from the past to the future.

Sources of History

Sources of history refers to the avenues that can be used to get historical

information.

The following are sources of history/historical knowledge:

1. Oral traditions

2. Historical sites

3. Written records

4. Archives

5. Museums

6. Archaeology

7. Linguistic studies

8. Anthropology

9. Ethnographic sources

Research: What are the advantages and disadvantages of the above sources?