5000 Yrs. Ago

2500Yrs.Ago

1250Yrs. Ago

235Yrs.Ago

_____ 2. United States Begins

_____ 1. Greek Civilization

_____ 4. European Middle Ages

_____ 3. Emergence of Civilizations

A B C D

place the correct letter next to the event

Today’s Learning

Target (LT)1. Define History2. Explain why we study History 3. Describe the themes of History

History:what is it?

Brainstorm a definition of history

& what it is not

What is History& why do we study it?

History

A record of past human events.

Why Study History?

History

Be An Informed

Citizen

Know Your Heritage &

Yourself

Become A Better Critical

Thinker

To understand how the past affects your

everyday life.

Example? Example?

Example?

5000 Yrs. Ago

2500Yrs.Ago

1250Yrs. Ago

235Yrs.Ago

_____ 2. United States Begins

_____ 1. Greek Civilization

_____ 4. European Middle Ages

_____ 3. Emergence of Civilizations

A B C D

& place the correct letter next to the event

In your notebooks, create this timeline

Themes of American History

Themes = are ideas and issues that arise and reappear through American History.

To begin class today,

Quietly review your definition of history& name two (2) important events

In American History

The Themes of American History

Themes = are ideas and issues that arise and reappear through American History.

1. Democratic Ideals

2. Citizenship

3. Diversity & Unity

Govt power lies with the people, citizens have rights that can not be taken away.

The responsibilities that come withRights & freedoms

The blend of different groups has created a unique single American culture.

Ex: RepresentativeGovernment, civil rights,equality

Ex: Voting, serving on juries,Obey laws

Ex: Religious diversity, Ethnic differences, Political opinions

The Themes of American History

4. Impact of the Individual

5. Immigration & Migration

6. Economics

Individuals have made the U.S. what it is today throughtheir achievements.

Movements of people to and within the United States.

The U.S. has grown wealthy as a result of abundant resources & production

Ex: George Washington, Ben Franklin, Ulysses S. Grant

Ex: European immigrants, IrishImmigrants, Chinese immigrants,(or Pioneers settling west)

Ex: U.S. IndustrialProduction, Banking,Agricultural production

The Themes of American History

7. Expansion

8. Science & Technology

9. America & the World

Americans pushed westward for new opportunities.

Inventions and new ways of doing things that have transformed the U.S.

The U.S. plays an active role in world affairs.

Ex: Pioneers settling the west, transcontinentalRailroad, California gold Rush

Ex: Computers, space Exploration, Environmental(Green) technology

Ex: Global security, foreign aid,Global warming research & reduction

Quick Check

Learning Target : Show me evidence - Describe one theme of American History &list an example:

A: