What is History?

1. What is History? A look into who, what and when history is, was or will be.

2. What is history? • History – significant events of the past Activity – List 3 people, 3 places and 3 events that you think of when you think of History

3. Why study history? • “Those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it.” - Unknown

4. Activity Pair up and come up with a list of 5 people, 5 events and 5 inventions/advancements that have happened in your lifetime that you think will “make history”.

5. Who or What will “make history”? • Intro to an essay • 1 paragraph, 5 to 7 sentences • Who is the person, what did they do, why will they be remembered –or- What is the event, who was involved and why will it be remembered • Proper English conventions (Formal) • Create a Compare and Contrast Diagram comparing your person or event to the Civil War or Abraham Lincoln.

6. Civil War Abe Lincoln

7. Government • Government – a group of people who are the supreme authority in a country or state • Activity – list all the things that you think the government does

8. 3 Parts of Government

9. 3 Parts of Government Law Makers Law Enforcers Law Interpreters

10. 3 Parts of Government Law Makers Legislative Branch - Congress Law Enforcers Law Interpreters Executive Branch - President Judicial Branch - Courts

11. Economy • Economy – a system of production, distribution and consumption • The cycle of money and stuff • Activity – List 10 things you or your family spends money on at least once a month

12. Economic Factors • Supply – how much of an item is available • Demand – how much of an item is desired • Prices are determined by these factors • Activity – What prices have changed over the last 2 or 3 years? Name at least 3 items, why do you think they have changed? • Inflation – rise in prices