Limitations of our History TextbookCreated by David Hunter
Students explore historical perspectives that may not be included in the class textbook.
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Activity | Activity Type | Description |
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hook | Have a Discussion | How does history affect your life and why is it important to try and understand history?
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inform | Watch a Video or Demonstration | Howard Zinn on the Limitations of American History Books
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practice | Share | One piece of key information or point of view that they think is missing from our history textbook.
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apply | Answer a Question | What are the possible limitations of our history textbook as a historical resource?
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1. Standard Not Met | 2. Approaching Standard | 3. Standard Met | 4. Exceeding Standard | |
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D2.His.10.6-8 - HistoryDetect possible limitations in the historical record based on evidence collected from different kinds of historical sources. | Identified the types of limitations historical records can have. | Identified possible limitations in the historical record based on evidence collected from different kinds of historical sources. | Identified and explained possible limitations in the historical record based on evidence collected from different kinds of historical sources. | Evaluated and explained possible limitations in various kinds of historical evidence and differing secondary interpretations. |