2. 5000 Yrs. Ago 2500 Yrs. Ago 1250 Yrs. Ago 235 Yrs. 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

3. Today’s Learning Target (LT) 1. Define History 2. Explain why we study History 3. Describe the themes of History

4. History: what is it? Brainstorm a definition of history & what it is not

5. What is History & why do we study it? History A record of past human events.

6. 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?

7. 5000 Yrs. Ago 2500 Yrs. Ago 1250 Yrs. Ago 235 Yrs. 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

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

10. To begin class today, Quietly review your definition of history & name two (2) important events In American History

12. 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 with Rights & freedoms The blend of different groups has created a unique single American culture. Ex: Representative Government, civil rights, equality Ex: Voting, serving on juries, Obey laws Ex: Religious diversity, Ethnic differences, Political opinions

13. 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 through their 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, Irish Immigrants, Chinese immigrants, (or Pioneers settling west) Ex: U.S. Industrial Production, Banking, Agricultural production

14. 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, transcontinental Railroad, California gold Rush Ex: Computers, space Exploration, Environmental (Green) technology Ex: Global security, foreign aid, Global warming research & reduction

16. Quick Check Learning Target : Show me evidence - Describe one theme of American History & list an example: A: