5th grade Social Studies terms

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Historian

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A person who studies history (events of the past)

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Oral history

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Information about the past gathered from interviews with people; past events told from one generation to another by word of mouth.

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History

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The study of what happened in the past; a record of past events.

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Evidence

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Proof; something that proves a belief or shows a pattern.

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Chronology

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The order in which events / things happen (in time)

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Empathy

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An understanding of other people's feelings, actions and situations.

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Journal

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A personal record of experiences kept on a regular basis; a daily diary.

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Artifact

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An object made by humans, especially one with historical interest or significance.

Example: rag doll, clay pot, tools, arrowheads

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Interpret

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To explain the meaning or importance of something; to decide how something should be understood.

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Primary Source

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Information about an event recorded at the time of the event.

Example: journals, photos, interview a witness