Unit 1: Historiography
Historiography is the use of chronological thinking in conjunction with historical comprehension, historical analysis, and interpretation to conduct historical research for decision-making and the analysis of historical issues. Students will practice the use of historiography.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
1. To what extent are current events influenced by the past?
2. To what extent does everyone have history and culture?
3. How can the study of history help us find our place in the world?
4. How can we use evaluation, analysis, and interpretation to study history?
5. How do primary sources and secondary sources help us interpret history?
6. How are different perspectives for historical events formed and how do they change over time?
OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to …
• identify, examine, and interpret primary sources and secondary sources
• research documents to increase understanding of events and life in US history
• make connections between the historical past and the present as it relates to the student
• interpret ideas and events from different historical perspectives
• evaluate and discuss issues orally and in writing
• create and explain maps, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, and political cartoons
• distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
• review information for accuracy, separating fact from opinion
• select and defend positions in writing, discussion, and debate
Define and apply the following terms:
historiography, history, primary source, secondary source, authenticity, bias, artifact,
archeology, culture, chronology, perspective, interpretation, objective, subjective, inference,
facts, opinions, context
Explain the significance of the following historiography concepts:
• the difference between primary and secondary sources
• a person’s view of his/her own life in an historical context
• ways in which current events are influenced by history
Defend or negate the following generalization:
• historical events have multiple perspectives
Summative Projects:
• Select a historical event to research using primary and secondary sources. Students are allowed to present their findings in a variety of ways.
• Create a timeline of specific historical events and justify the choices of events from a variety of perspectives.
• Conduct an interview that reveals an understanding of the person’s feelings and worldview of an historical event.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
1. To what extent are current events influenced by the past?
2. To what extent does everyone have history and culture?
3. How can the study of history help us find our place in the world?
4. How can we use evaluation, analysis, and interpretation to study history?
5. How do primary sources and secondary sources help us interpret history?
6. How are different perspectives for historical events formed and how do they change over time?
OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to …
• identify, examine, and interpret primary sources and secondary sources
• research documents to increase understanding of events and life in US history
• make connections between the historical past and the present as it relates to the student
• interpret ideas and events from different historical perspectives
• evaluate and discuss issues orally and in writing
• create and explain maps, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, and political cartoons
• distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
• review information for accuracy, separating fact from opinion
• select and defend positions in writing, discussion, and debate
Define and apply the following terms:
historiography, history, primary source, secondary source, authenticity, bias, artifact,
archeology, culture, chronology, perspective, interpretation, objective, subjective, inference,
facts, opinions, context
Explain the significance of the following historiography concepts:
• the difference between primary and secondary sources
• a person’s view of his/her own life in an historical context
• ways in which current events are influenced by history
Defend or negate the following generalization:
• historical events have multiple perspectives
Summative Projects:
• Select a historical event to research using primary and secondary sources. Students are allowed to present their findings in a variety of ways.
• Create a timeline of specific historical events and justify the choices of events from a variety of perspectives.
• Conduct an interview that reveals an understanding of the person’s feelings and worldview of an historical event.