Introduction to History
Engaging stories and simple timelines introduce early historical ideas in an accessible, fun way.
Description : Using engaging stories and simple timelines, this program introduces the idea of history in a way that is both accessible and enchanting. Learners listen to tales of past events, connect them to family stories, and begin to understand that time brings change.
Category : SocialStudies
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to History Section 1: What is History? - Lesson 1: Discovering History Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Discovering History - Lesson 2: Our First Steps in Time Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Our First Steps in Time Section 2: Listening to Stories - Lesson 1: Hearing the Old Tales Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Hearing the Old Tales - Lesson 2: Family Story Time Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Family Story Time Section 3: Simple Timelines - Lesson 1: Drawing a Timeline Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Drawing a Timeline - Lesson 2: Ordering Events Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Ordering Events Section 4: Story of People - Lesson 1: Learning about Heroes Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Learning about Heroes - Lesson 2: Understanding Community Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Understanding Community Section 5: Connecting Past and Present - Lesson 1: From Yesterday to Today Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 From Yesterday to Today - Lesson 2: Relating to My Family Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Relating to My Family Module 2: The Story of Our Communities Section 1: Local Places of the Past - Lesson 1: Exploring Old Neighborhoods Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Exploring Old Neighborhoods - Lesson 2: Remembering Community Roots Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Remembering Community Roots Section 2: Important Landmarks - Lesson 1: Famous Buildings Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Famous Buildings - Lesson 2: Stories Behind Landmarks Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Stories Behind Landmarks Section 3: Traditions and Celebrations - Lesson 1: Festivals of the Past Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Festivals of the Past - Lesson 2: Cultural Celebrations Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Cultural Celebrations Section 4: Community Helpers - Lesson 1: Learning about Helpers Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Learning about Helpers - Lesson 2: Stories of Helpers from History Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Stories of Helpers from History Section 5: Everyday Life in History - Lesson 1: Daily Life Long Ago Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Daily Life Long Ago - Lesson 2: Changes in Community Living Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Changes in Community Living Module 3: Tales of Famous People Section 1: Meeting the Heroes - Lesson 1: Stories of Brave People Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Stories of Brave People - Lesson 2: Famous Characters Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Famous Characters Section 2: Leaders Through Time - Lesson 1: Leaders and Their Tales Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Leaders and Their Tales - Lesson 2: Simple Lessons from Leaders Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Simple Lessons from Leaders Section 3: Artists and Creators - Lesson 1: Creativity in History Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Creativity in History - Lesson 2: Stories of Artists Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Stories of Artists Section 4: Inventors and Explorers - Lesson 1: Discoveries and Adventures Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Discoveries and Adventures - Lesson 2: Inventors' Simple Stories Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Inventors' Simple Stories Section 5: Everyday Champions - Lesson 1: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories - Lesson 2: Finding Role Models Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Finding Role Models Module 4: Family and Culture Chronicles Section 1: Family Traditions - Lesson 1: Family Stories Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Family Stories - Lesson 2: Celebrations at Home Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Celebrations at Home Section 2: Cultural Heritage - Lesson 1: Learning Cultural Songs Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Learning Cultural Songs - Lesson 2: Stories of Cultural Origins Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Stories of Cultural Origins Section 3: Family History - Lesson 1: My Family's Past Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 My Family's Past - Lesson 2: Tracing Family Roots Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Tracing Family Roots Section 4: Storytelling at Home - Lesson 1: Sharing Family Tales Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Sharing Family Tales - Lesson 2: Listening to Elders Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Listening to Elders Section 5: Cultural Change - Lesson 1: How Traditions Change Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 How Traditions Change - Lesson 2: New vs. Old Ways Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 New vs. Old Ways Module 5: Understanding Change Over Time Section 1: Time and Change - Lesson 1: What is Change? Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 What is Change? - Lesson 2: Noticing Differences Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Noticing Differences Section 2: Seasons and Daily Changes - Lesson 1: Fun with Seasons Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Fun with Seasons - Lesson 2: Changes in Day and Night Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Changes in Day and Night Section 3: Growth and Development - Lesson 1: Learning About Growth Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Learning About Growth - Lesson 2: Simple Life Changes Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Simple Life Changes Section 4: History in Pictures - Lesson 1: Looking at Old Photos Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Looking at Old Photos - Lesson 2: Comparing Then and Now Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Comparing Then and Now Section 5: Celebrating the Past and Future - Lesson 1: Honoring Old Stories Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Honoring Old Stories - Lesson 2: Imagining Tomorrow Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Imagining Tomorrow