What Is History? Stories, Questions, and Sources
Track 1 of 41 · 9 lessons
9 lessons
Understand what history is, the questions historians ask, and the difference between primary and secondary sources.
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Types of Historical Evidence
Track 2 of 41 · 6 lessons
6 lessons
Explore different types of primary and secondary sources — including artifacts, photographs, letters, maps, documents, and historical fiction — and how each provides evidence about the past.
Building Historical Knowledge and Why It Matters
Track 3 of 41 · 5 lessons
5 lessons
Learn to distinguish fact from opinion in historical writing, understand how evidence builds knowledge, and explain why history is relevant to daily life, current events, and the future.
Gathering and Synthesizing Historical Sources
Track 4 of 41 · 5 lessons
5 lessons
Collect historical information from family stories and oral traditions, evaluate source reliability, and combine multiple sources to tell accurate, complete historical accounts.
Foundations of Chronological Thinking
Track 5 of 41 · 7 lessons
7 lessons
Develop an understanding of 'before' and 'after' and learn to read, interpret, and create timelines using basic time units.
Sequencing Events in American and World History
Track 6 of 41 · 7 lessons
7 lessons
Apply sequencing skills to place major events from American and world history in chronological order and understand cause, effect, and overlap.
Applying Timelines to Research and Real Life
Track 7 of 41 · 6 lessons
6 lessons
Use time-related vocabulary, dates, and timeline tools to investigate inventions, local history, and community events.
What Is Culture? Understanding Identity and Stories
Track 8 of 41 · 7 lessons
7 lessons
Define culture, identify its key elements, and explain how stories help cultures share values, history, and identity across generations.
Cultural Expression, Values, and Change
Track 9 of 41 · 8 lessons
8 lessons
Examine how religion, celebrations, arts, and values express culture, and describe how culture is passed down and changes over time.
The Wabanaki Nations of Maine
Track 10 of 41 · 5 lessons
5 lessons
Identify the Wabanaki Confederacy and describe the history, homelands, and cultures of the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, and Mi'kmaq nations.