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Situate in Space
Concept sheet | History
Secondary
1-4
There may be more than one correct answer in some of the examples or exercises on this page. All correct answers are not necessarily listed.
What Does “Situate in Space” Mean?
“Situate in space” means knowing how to read and interpret geographical landmarks and being able to identify a place or a territory on a map, whether geographical, political, thematic, etc.
Time and space are often linked. The task might involve identifying a territory at a specific time based on chronological markers (timespans).
A question that asks you to identify the borders of Canada in 1867 will have a different answer than a question that asks you to identify them in 2000.
What Are the Typical Tasks in this Intellectual Operation?
The tasks in this intellectual operation require you to identify a feature on a map. You may have to locate a territory, such as Canada, or pinpoint the location of an event, such as the region where the main battles took place during the Patriote uprising. As mentioned, it is often important to consider timespans.
From the following places, identify the place where meals are usually prepared by indicating the letter that matches the correct answer.
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Examples of a Concrete Process
It is highly recommended that you read the concept sheet on intellectual operations to fully understand how to complete the tasks for the different intellectual operations.
The two examples below are similar to those you might encounter on an exam. Try to complete the task before looking at the detailed solution. This will help you to see how well you can do the intellectual operations.
The two examples below are related to concepts that you might not have seen before. If so, don’t worry, you’ll learn about them when they are introduced in class.
The Cycle One example is from the module The Emergence of a Civilization.
The Cycle Two example is from the module The Development of Colonial Society Under the Authority of the French Metropolis (1608-1760)
Example for Cycle One
Statement:
Using the document, identify the letter that matches the territory occupied by the Mesopotamian civilization.
Document 1
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Example for Cycle Two
Statement: Using the document, identify the letter that matches the region most French settlers occupied in the 17th century.
Document 1
