Social Studies classes are more than teaching historical facts or current events. One of the thinking strategies we try to develop in students is Historical Thinking. This is a way to view the past more like a historian would; it is a way to remove ourselves from our current worldviews and evaluate the event within the context of the era. There are six historical thinking concepts which develop the historical thinking. These are; historical perspectives, cause and consequence, continuity and change, ethical dimensions of history, and historical significance.
I have included a link to the Historical Thinking benchmark site. This will give a good description of the concept.
I have included a link to the Historical Thinking benchmark site. This will give a good description of the concept.
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