We spent some time this week exploring the history of Blockbuster Video. It's actually quite an interesting historical story. We analyzed the history through the various strategies we have been practicing which allowed us to generate some great ideas. We read news articles, watched information videos and listened to some first-hand accounts of people that actually visited one! Now, it is time to check for understanding so Mr. Fawcett is in the process of designing a summative quiz that will focus on three primary areas:
1. Knowledge of the BIG SIX thinking skills. I will ask a series of questions designed to test whether you understand what each of the strategies is all about. A sample question could be, "When a historian researches how many people were impacted by an event, and to what extent they were impacted, that historian is considering the __________________________________ of the event." a) Continuity b) Historical Significance c) Cause d) Ethical dimension 2. Knowledge of the topic. I will ask a series of questions designed to test your knowledge of the actual topic we used to practice our thinking skills. A sample question could be, "At its peak, how many worldwide stores did Blockbuster operate?" a) 400 b) 4000 c) 9000 d) 19000 3. Performance of Thinking Skills. I will ask a series of questions designed to challenge your usage and application of the BIG SIX. A sample question could be, "Discuss the historical significance of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope". In your response, I would be looking for evidence that you have asked and responded to some of the guiding questions for that specific skill. To perform well on this portion of the quiz, it would be wise to review the document titled "The Six Historical Thinking Strategies With Guiding Questions". This document is available here or on your FreshGrade. It has been reviewed a number of times in class, most recently when we explored the new legislation regarding cannabis use. This quiz is still in the design process but will be administered mid-week, next week. Good luck in your preparations.
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