Unit 1 Lessons 5-8
framing a historical problem
process used to narrow the focus of historical study from a broad topic to a more
specific research question or problem in order to create an historical account
sourcing
asking questions about a particular source, including: Who created it? When? Why?
From what perspective or point of view? What did they know?
significance
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance.
time
a period in which events occur in succession from the past through the present to the
future
space
where an event happened
social institutions
structures created by people to help meet the needs of societies, such as food, clothing,
shelter and safety, in order for the societies to continue to exist
turning points
important historical events that have long lasting effects on human life
framing a historical problem
process used to narrow the focus of historical study from a broad topic to a more
specific research question or problem in order to create an historical account
sourcing
asking questions about a particular source, including: Who created it? When? Why?
From what perspective or point of view? What did they know?
significance
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance.
time
a period in which events occur in succession from the past through the present to the
future
space
where an event happened
social institutions
structures created by people to help meet the needs of societies, such as food, clothing,
shelter and safety, in order for the societies to continue to exist
turning points
important historical events that have long lasting effects on human life