history: “what is it?” and “why does it matter?”
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History:History:“What is it?” and
“Why does it matter?”
History is not… History is not…
An endless list of dates and dead people to be memorized
About random, unrelated figures and events
History is…History is…The study of past events and figures
About studying how people and events in different places are related to each other
About looking for patterns and themes that appear and reappear in human history.
ALWAYS CHANGING
In order of appearance:1.5 MB hard drive2.SATA hard drive3.USB Flash drives4.Disney USB Flash drives
So, why does history matter?So, why does history matter?
Shows us where we came from and how we got here
Teaches people to… ◦Interpret & make sense of information to
support their opinions & arguments◦Examine information & decide whether or not
it’s useful/true/accurate/etc.
Discuss with a partner for 1-2 minutes & be prepared to share your answer.
Closing thoughts:Closing thoughts:
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
George Santayana