Why Study History

Understanding the past is the key to understanding ________________.

• The future

• Alien life forms

• Our parents

• The present

History keeps us informed on current events as they unfold.

• True

• False

History helps us to appreciate our own perspectives and interpretations.

• True

• False

Analyzing history strengthens our _________ skills.

• Sports

• Critical Thinking

• Math

• Social Media

Why do people study historical events?

• To learn about our past

• Because we love it

• It is required

• Nothing else to do

You can apply information from the past to analyze and solve problems in the present.

• True

• False

History challenges us to _____________, and to be creative.

• Be better at video games

• Run faster

• Think like everyone else

• Think outside the box

History gives us the excitement of discovery, and the reward of solving _______________.

• Science Mysteries

• Real World Problems

• Rubick's Cub

• The Mystery of the Universe

Why do we need to study history

• To Have fun.

• We need to know about it.

• We can learn from other experiences and avoid the same mistakes

• Because we need to know about Brazil

What History will we be studying in 8th grade?

• US History

• World History

• French History

• Spanish History