"Why do we study History?" Introduction Lesson Set

What others say

"This was a great opener to history this year - I didn't want to jump straight into curriculum without the kids understanding the WHY. "

Michelle B.

"I love how this resource gives my students the opportunity to think about "why we study history", but also gives them the opportunity to brainstorm with their peers. Such a great resource."

Virginia C.

Description

Students frequently ask- "Why do we study History?"....as a History teacher that's easy to answer: its fun and interesting! Before teaching about any specific unit, take the time to do this activity with students to introduce the overall study of History.

This lesson set is the perfect way to help students understand the importance of History and to help them answer that question. This lesson set will help explain what is included in our study of History and major reasons for why it is so important. Students will be able to read about the reasons for studying History, brainstorm their own ideas, take notes, analyze quotes, and write a written summary!

Included in this set...

"What is History?" Reading Passage
"Why do we study History?" Reading Passage
Brainstorming Lesson Preview
Student Graphic Organizer
Quote Analysis Activity Sheet
Independent Written Summary Sheet
Written Summary Co-Construction (Group Work)

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"Why do we study History?" Introduction Lesson Set

Name: "Why do we study History?" Introduction Lesson Set
Brand: Cider's Teaching Tools
SKU: 6127361
Price: 2.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.67 (30 reviews)

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Digital downloads

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Grades

4th - 8th

Subjects

Other (Social Studies), Social Studies

What others say

"This was a great opener to history this year - I didn't want to jump straight into curriculum without the kids understanding the WHY. "

Michelle B.

"I love how this resource gives my students the opportunity to think about "why we study history", but also gives them the opportunity to brainstorm with their peers. Such a great resource."

Virginia C.

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Prepare for your year of teaching Social Studies with this comprehensive bundle of lessons, materials, and activities. This bundle will make your teaching stress free with a variety of lessons, activities, warm-ups, and assignments. The materials included cover basic Geography/History skills and

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Description

Included in this set...

"What is History?" Reading Passage
"Why do we study History?" Reading Passage
Brainstorming Lesson Preview
Student Graphic Organizer
Quote Analysis Activity Sheet
Independent Written Summary Sheet
Written Summary Co-Construction (Group Work)

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Rated 4.67 out of 5, based on 30 reviews

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Mostly used with 6th and 7th grades

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Great resource

Rated 5 out of 5

September 9, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Thanks so much for the great resource; this helped in my class!

Middle School Migraines

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1,203 reviews • New Hampshire

Grades taught: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities

Rated 5 out of 5

September 24, 2024

This was a great opener to history this year - I didn't want to jump straight into curriculum without the kids understanding the WHY.

Job Share Junkies

(TPT Seller)

173 reviews

Grades taught: 5th

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals

Rated 4 out of 5

August 21, 2024

This was a good way to start the year in my 6th grade history class.

May the Fourth Be With You

(TPT Seller)

176 reviews

Grades taught: 6th

Rated 5 out of 5

August 12, 2024

Great resource and intro to learning about history!

Laura L.

559 reviews

Grades taught: 7th

Rated 5 out of 5

July 17, 2024

I love how this resource gives my students the opportunity to think about "why we study history", but also gives them the opportunity to brainstorm with their peers. Such a great resource.

Virginia C.

253 reviews

Grades taught: 6th

Rated 5 out of 5

October 21, 2023

This was a great resource for my 15:1 Social Studies class!

The Print & Plan Co.

(TPT Seller)

641 reviews

Rated 5 out of 5

September 26, 2023

This product provided several ways to engage my students in a lesson on understanding why we need to study history. It was a great way to start the year!

Alexa M.

484 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities

Rated 5 out of 5

August 16, 2023

My students enjoyed this activity and were fully engaged.

Olivia N.

1,218 reviews

Grades taught: 8th