History is the process of understanding texts and their contexts. We learn about history through the documents and artifacts left by those who came before us. The historical essays in this course provide the opportunity to analyze a variety of primary source documents in order to engage with the context of key historical figures. Archimedes’ Inventions Conduct research to learn about the origins and context of Archimedes and his discoveries and inventions. Then, choose one of Archimedes’ inventions, principles, or ideas to write about. New World Encyclopedia | Archimedes (opens in a new window) Respond to the following questions in a cohesive essay, with an introduction, a series of body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Incorporate direct references to the primary source(s). What is the historical setting for this invention? How did Archimedes respond to his particular historical context with this invention? What problem was he attempting to solve? Do you see this discovery or invention at work in the modern-day? If so, how? Requirements Cohesive essay, incorporates an introduction, a series of body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Incorporates direct references to primary source(s). Comprehensively and insightfully addresses all prompts: What is the historical setting for this invention? How did Archimedes respond to his particular historical context with this invention? What problem was he attempting to solve? Do you see this discovery or invention at work in the modern-day? If so, how? Writes with authority citing only authoritative sources through paraphrasing rather than direct quotation.