History

Sequencing & Chronology

100

What words do we use to show the order of events?

First, next, then

200

Can you put these events in order: eating lunch, going to bed, waking up. 

Waking up, eating lunch, going to bed.

300

If I tell you a story, how can you tell which part happened first?

The first part of the story.

400

What is a timeline?

A way to show events in the order they happened.

500

What are the three parts of time we have learned about?

Past, present, future.

Calendar & Time Concepts

100

What do we use to keep track of days, weeks, and months?

A calendar

200

How many months are in a year?

12

300

Can you name the months of the year?

Jan, Feb, March, April, May, June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec

400

How many days are in a week? Can you name them?

7. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

500

What comes after Wednesday on the calendar?

Thursday

Primary vs. Secondary Sources

100

Is MLK's speech a primary or secondary source?

Primary

200

If you find a picture of your grandparents when they were kids, is that a primary or secondary source?

Primary

300

If you read a book about MLK, is that a primary or secondary source?

Secondary

400

What is a primary source? Can you give an example?

Something from the past like a photograph, letter, or diary

500

What is a secondary source? Can you give an example?

Something made later about the past, like a history book or video

Cause and Effect

100

What does cause and effect mean?

Something happens that makes something else happen

200

What is the cause of leaves changing color in the fall?

Weather getting colder, less sunlight

300

If someone builds a new playground, what is the effect?

Kids can play there!

400

What is the effect of eating too much candy?

You feel sick/unhealthy 

500

What was the effect of MLK's "I have a Dream Speech?"

People wanted change.

Patterns and Changes Over Time

100

How can we tell if something has changed over time?

• We can compare old and new pictures, stories, or objects to see differences.
• We can look at how people, buildings, and technology have changed.

200

What is one thing that has changed in your life since you were a baby?

• I have grown taller.
• I can read and write now.
• I eat different foods.

300

What is one way cities have changed from long ago to today?

• There are more cars and roads.
• Buildings are taller and made with stronger materials.
• Technology like electricity and the internet is everywhere.

400

How do we learn about things that happened a long time ago?

• We can read books and look at pictures.
• We can study artifacts from history.
• We can listen to stories from older people or historians.

500

What is one invention that changed the way people live?

• The light bulb made it easier for people to see at night.
• Cars made travel faster and easier.
• The telephone helped people talk to each other from far away.