Thinking Like a Historian

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What does it mean to "think like a historian"?

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To analyze and interpret past events

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Why do we care about history?

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To better understand what’s happened in the past

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Why is a secondary source not considered a witness?

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Because it uses information from primary sources and was not present at the event

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Why is it important to consider how things were different in the past when analyzing an event or an author's point of view?

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It helps us understand how the circumstances might have influenced the author's perspective.

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What is commonly used to organize information visually?

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Pie charts

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Why might someone use a bar graph instead of a pie chart?

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To compare quantities across different categories

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How does organizing information help when you need to share it with others?

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It makes it easier to sort, categorize, and translate information into an easy-to-follow story.

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What is one main reason why analyzing information is important?

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It helps us to better understand the present and predict the future

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of analyzing information?

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Ignoring important details

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Profession where predicting the future is important: Weather forecaster, Chef, Librarian, Artist

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Weather forecaster