1. The Big ? What is the BIG question in history?

2. Why history?? What is the reason we study history? Share with partner why you think Class discussion

3. To learn “stuff”? More stuff = more well educated Educated people know lots of stuff Agree or Disagree? Class vote

4. History Classroom Example

5. Well Educated Person Test What happens when you learn “stuff”?

6. A Clue as to why we study history: Are you familiar with Roman Numerals?

7. The real reason we study history… History is studied as a way to gain life skills The main ones being… Problem solving Critical thinking This change from “stuff” to skills was introduced by Billy Simon Thus we call your ability to think and solve problems your B.S. Detector Along the way you will learn SOME facts, names, dates, but

8. Exit ?: Section 3 of Notebook Write down why we study history…wait for teacher to check responses