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Habits of the Mind and Themes of History

Habits of the Mind and Themes of History. Why use the Habits of the Mind ?. To do what historians do To become “interpreters” of evidence To use these skills today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Why Use Six Essential Themes ?.

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Habits of the Mind and Themes of History

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  1. Habits of the Mind and Themes of History

  2. Why use the Habits of the Mind? • To do what historians do • To become “interpreters” of evidence • To use these skills today, tomorrow, and far into the future

  3. Why Use Six Essential Themes? • So history does not become name, date, place; name, date place • What does a theme do? • Focuses like a lens • What are they • Civilization, cultural diffusion, and innovation • Human interaction with the environment • Values, beliefs, political ideas, and institutions • Conflict and cooperation • Comparative history of major developments • Patterns of social and political interaction

  4. How do we visualize those themes? • Your task --- • Create a poster that symbolizes your theme • 1 central image • Title (the theme name) • Separate sheet of paper that explains to me: WHY you chose that image

  5. After you read… • Summarize two of the daily activities the Nacirema do during their “body ritual.” • Name one daily activity of the Nacirema that is similar to a ritual you have. Name one daily activity that is different than a ritual you have. • Do you agree with the final statement that the Nacirema are “magic-ridden” people? Why or why not?

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