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