Historical Bias in Ancient Sources

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