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Dive into the fascinating world of history in Mr. McLaughlin's Social Studies Class! Discover pivotal moments and influential figures such as Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, and the significance of ancient civilizations. Explore iconic global locations like the Louvre Museum, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and Tokyo's subway system. Engage with stimulating questions about our past and understand their impact on today's world. Join us as we make connections between history and humanity, inspired by Randy Pausch's words on the importance of connectivity.
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Welcome to Mr. McLaughlin’s Social Studies Class! Why Learn About World History?
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Where is this off-shore oil rig?
Australia Where is the world’s longest highway?
Where is the world’s busiest subway system? Tokyo Metro
Where do these businessmen work? Bermuda
Taxes What did ancient civilizations write about on the earliest surviving clay tablets?
Was Henry Ford the first to use the assembly line? Ancient China: Teracotta Army & the Crossbow
Wait … Mr. McLaughlin, isn’t this just a pile of rocks? Salt
Mona Lisa; The Louvre Museum in Paris, France What’s the name of this painting? Where do you think this is?
Caesar Augustus; Atlantic City, NJ What is this statue of? Where is it located?
Why Learn World History? • What do you know about this person? • Which are facts? (F) • Which are stereotypes, legends, or exaggerations? (S) • Which are influenced by pop culture? (P) • Why is this person important to history?
Why Learn World History? “When we're connected to others, we become better people.” “When we're connected to others, we become better people.” ― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture