Historical Thinking
What is historical thinking?
Historical thinking is how historians study and understand the past.
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What is evidence in historical study?
Evidence in historical study is information that helps prove something is true.
What is a secondary source?
A secondary source is materials created later about a historical event.
What is a perspective in historical study?
A perspective in historical study is a particular way of viewing events or topics.
What is a primary source?
A primary source is original materials from the time period.
.gov
.edu
These are highly credible sources as they are closed domains (urls)
.gov = government site
.edu = educational institution - college/universtiy
What is an archive?
An archive is a collection of historical documents
How do historians determine if a source is reliable?
Historians determine if a source is reliable by looking at if it is trustworthy and accurate.
What does bias mean?
tendency to lean or pick something over another
What does it mean to corroborate evidence?
Websites that are published 15 years ago and provide no contact information
What are resources that are NOT credible?
Give one type of evidence historians use.
One type of evidence historians use is physical objects, written records, oral histories
What is the significance of ancient graffiti as a historical source?
Ancient graffiti is significant as a historical source because it can be used as evidence
Why might different people interpret events differently?
Different people might interpret events differently due to their unique perspectives and backgrounds.
Name two tools historians use to study history.
Two tools historians use to study history are documents and artifacts.
Blogs, Tweets, personal websites and forums
NOT credible
What is the difference between written records and oral histories?
Written records are documents that can be read while oral history is history that is spoken and passed down through time.
What are two characteristics of a primary source?
Two characteristics of a primary source are that it is original and created during the time of study.
Explain what a viewpoint is.
A viewpoint is a way of looking at or thinking about something.
Why is historical thinking important when looking at the scope of history?
Historical thinking is important when looking at the scope of history because it helps us understand different contexts and perspectives.
American Cancer Society
World Health Organization
American Red Cross
credible resources?
Why is preservation Important
Preservation is important in history because it keeps historical materials in good condition.
How does making a timeline help in understanding specific events?
Making a timeline helps in understanding specific events by providing a visual representation of events in sequential order.
How can multiple perspectives enhance our understanding of history?
Multiple perspectives can enhance our understanding of history by revealing different interpretations and insights about the same event.