Studying History
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Objective
I can explain how studying history helps us understand the present.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
According to the video, what is the difference between "the past" and "history"?
The video mentions George Santayana's quote about repeating the past. Explain in your own words what this quote means and give a real-world example of how it might be true.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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