History is the discovery, collection,
organization, and presentation of information about past events and is
constantly being written around us. It was said by philosopher, poet, literary
and cultural critic George Santayana, that “Those who cannot remember the past
are condemned to repeat it”. History is
not a social science with a definite answer. There are always two sides of a
coin. Perspective is everything. History is more than just names and dates, it
about understanding the methods behind actions taken to create it. A single idea
or action from an individual or country can change not only their future but,
like ripples in a pond, it also affects those around them. History gives a
chance to see events from others eyes. I have always felt that you can’t know
someone until you have looked in there closet. Everyone should step in the closet
of the past and rediscover where we have been and where we are going! History
is a fun subject that is full of visual learning tools and can be hands on
through historical artifacts and reenactment. Through history we can compare and
contrast the way things are and the way things were.
Here are some fun
History links! Come join in on the Adventure!
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ReplyDeleteI think its important to make sure history is not just one sided. I agree we need to show how things that happened affected all involved.
ReplyDeleteHistory is a very important subject and influences our understanding of the world around us. It always needs to be taken in context and giving different perspectives can help with that. Every subject is important and students need to learn about each, because sooner than they realize, they will be the ones making taking charge in the world. We as teachers need to get them interested in our different subjects to make sure they have the best chance when they get to the "real world."
ReplyDeleteI liked your description of history as being constantly written by and around us. This is from John Keating, the teacher in Dead Poet's Society:
ReplyDeleteTo quote from Whitman, "O me! O life!... of the questions of these recurring; of the endless trains of the faithless... of cities filled with the foolish; what good amid these, O me, O life?" Answer. That you are here - that life exists, and identity; that the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. That the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?
Thanks for your posting. :)