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Unit 1: Origins of History
Everything has a history. This course begins with the history of you and expands to the history of the entire world.
No matter how big or how small, everything has a past and a history that can be written. This course begins with the history of you and expands to the history of the entire world.
History Frames
How do we study the history of the whole world without being overwhelmed? We use something called frames. These frames—communities, networks, and production and distribution—will help us organize historical evidence as we seek to understand the past.
Teaching This Unit
Unit 1 Vocab Guide
Key Unit 1 vocabulary words.
OER Teaching Sensitive Topics in Social Studies Guide
Support for having discussions that are difficult, but meaningful.
Historical Thinking Skills Guide
Develop the skills needed to analyze history and think like a historian.
Differentiation Guide
Research-backed strategies for differentiation, modification, and adaptation.