Students will learn about how the past informs and enlightens our understanding of the present. Focus Questions: 1. What are some ways historians learn about the past? 2. What defines a subsistence life-style and how does it differ from “modern” living? 3. How can we preserve the past for future generations?
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. How Historians Learn About the Past
2. Understanding Subsistence Living
3. Preserving the Past for Future Generations