Studying History

Grade 545 min

Learning Objective

I can explain how studying history helps us understand the present.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Why Study History?

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe a current event related to government or leadership. How might studying past governments or leaders help us understand this current event? Think about a popular trend or technology today. Can you identify any historical inventions or ideas that paved the way for its development? Explain the connection.

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