Objective:
Students will learn the importance of history on a personal level and how it can help them in their everyday lives.
Procedure:
1. Ask class what History means to them. Ask 2 people (1 minute maybe?)
2. Give a Brief Explanation on what History means to ME (1 minute)
3. Explain how it can mean different things to different people (1 minute)
4. Check for understanding (explained below 1 minute?)
5. Conclusion (30 seconds)
6. 30 second buffer just in case.
Check for Understanding:
Ask what History could me to someone with low self-esteem or how it could help someone understand culture etc…
Visual:
Uncle Sam Picture with the words “What History means to YOU!”
Resource:
Article 2: Why Teach History by James L. Smith
I like your objective. You might stump people when you ask what history means to them. Is there a simpler way of asking that? Make sure that you have some very clear arguments for the personal benefits of understanding history.
ReplyDeleteI also like your Random History Fact of the Week.