Why Teach History?

Why Teach History?

1. Cultural Awareness

   • Institutions
     • Democracy
       • Voting
     • Government
   • Canadian Heritage
     • Political
     • War
     • Nation Building
   • Group Heritage
     • Cultural Sensitivites
       • Respect
   • Appreciation
   • Understanding

2. Social Awareness

   • Global Issues
     • Empathy
   • Historical Issues & Consequences
     • Learning from Mistakes
     • Building on the work of others
   • Local Issues
     • Community Building
     • Local Groups
   • Understanding Relationships

3. Development of Essential Knowledge & Skills

   • Reading
     • Critical Reading
       • Deeper Understanding of Issues
   • Writing
     • Academic Honesty
     • Persuasive Writing
     • Multi-Discipline
   • Knowledge of Historical Events
     • Conversationalist
   • Balanced Viewpoints
   • Debate
     • Respect

4. Citizenship & The Global Citizen

   • Informed Voter
     • Participation
   • Responsibility
   • Awareness
   • Values
   • Respect

5. Critical Thinking

   • Research
     • Gathering
     • Sorting
   • Critical Analysis
   • Problem Solving
     • Creativity
       • Fun
     • Outside the Box
   • Focus

6. Inspiration

   • Career
   • Heros
   • Connection with the past
     • Family
     • Sense of Belonging
   • Goal Driven
   • Exploration
     • Passion