8/12/2015 Bell Ringer

1. Why do you think that is?

2. What is your attitude toward history?

Studies show that middle and high school students believe history is the most irrelevant subject…

History Matters• History is the study of the past so

that one can learn about their position in the present.

• In other words….How did I get here?

• In order to understand how a person has arrived in the place and setting that they are in, it is important to learn about the events and situations that have shaped and influenced our community, society, and human condition.

Why is History cool?• In 2014, the film (movie) industry made $564

billion in revenue!!!• How many movies do you think have been made

based on historical events?– Before the year 2000, approximately 211 movies– Since the year 2000, approximately 221 movies

• Why do you think over 500 movies have been based on historical events?

1. What does this statement mean?2. What does the word ‘weapon’ mean here?

Close Reading • You will spend a few minutes reading the

short article entitled “History is a Weapon”.• At the end of the article, it says “History is

just one tool to shape our understanding of our world. And every tool is a weapon if you hold it right.”

• In your own words, write what you think the quote above means.

Let’s Talk…“History is just one tool to shape our

understanding of our world. And every tool is a weapon if you hold it right.”

History is a Weapon•What are some examples you can

think of when history was used as a weapon?• FYI…In today’s lesson, the word

“weapon” refers to the tool of empowerment, not violence against people or communities.

History Is Your Weapon... So use it!!

• Be open to new ideas• Be open to many perspectives• Be knowledgeable about the history of

our community and others• Be willing to learn from the mistakes

of the past to better everyone’s future

Assessment

• Think about a time when you made a decision, not knowing that your decision would lead to a bad consequence.

• If you would have thought about the consequences of your decision, could you have used it as a weapon to protect yourself from the bad decision?

• How could you use your own history as a weapon?

“Without History, there would be no Future”