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In this lesson plan, students will learn about historical bias in ancient sources based on the example of Herodotus.
Essential Questions
- What is historical bias, and how can it affect our understanding of past events?
- How do the perspectives and backgrounds of historians shape their accounts of events and cultural customs?
- What can the biases in ancient sources tell us about the societies and values of the authors who wrote them?
- Why is it important to recognize and account for bias when studying historical sources?
Learning Objectives:
- Understand historical bias and its impact
- Gain insight into the historical context of ancient sources
- Apply bias analyses to modern contexts
Skill-Based Objectives:
- Analyze primary sources
- Enhance communication and discussion skills
- Develop critical thinking, inquiry, and reflection skills
Includes:
- Lesson plan
- Teacher instructions
- Answer keys
- Primary source material
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