Explorers and Exploration - 2nd Grade

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3. What will we learn of this topic?
Let’s delve into the earliest roots and
influences
We examine critical moments that
altered the course of history
We focus on the daily lives and culture
of people of this period
Let’s investigate how events resonate in
today’s world
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Exploring the origins
The human experience
Pivotal moments
Legacy and impact

4. Welcome to the fascinating world of
history! In your history class, you'll embark
on an exciting journey through the
tapestry of human experiences, exploring
the stories, events, and people that have
shaped our past. Whether you're
discussing ancient civilizations, pivotal
moments, or everyday life, remember to
bring history to life for your students.
Introduction
Share the tales of ordinary folks alongside
famous figures, use vivid visuals to
recreate bygone eras, and encourage
critical thinking by asking thought-
provoking questions. Don't forget, history
isn't just about memorizing dates; it's
about uncovering the "whys" and "hows"
that make our world what it is today. So,
let's dive into this adventure together and
make history come alive for your curious
learners!

5. Let’s delve into the earliest roots and influences
Exploring the origins
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6. Historical background
This is where we lay the foundation for our
historical journey, setting the stage for all that's to
come. Here's what you can include
● Time and Place: Start with when and where
your story unfolds
● Key Events: Highlight the significant events
that shaped this period
Let's make this historical background a
captivating start to your lesson!

7. Activity 1: Finish the sentence
Display a partially completed sentence about a historical event, figure, or concept along with
related images. Have students collectively brainstorm and fill in the missing part
This important figure is best
known for…
Write your answer
This movement aimed to… This civilization built the…
Write your answer Write your answer

8. Causes and catalysts
Dive into the deep-seated
issues that laid the
groundwork for the events
you're discussing
What specific actions acted
as catalysts, pushing
history in a new direction?
Explore the domino effect
of events, showing how
each step influenced the
next one
Root causes Chain reactions
Key triggers

9. Experiment: Time capsule
Discuss what items or information they would put in a time capsule to represent the discussed
era for people in the future. Encourage them to think about how it relates to the topic
News and events
Arts and culture
Headlines or pictures from
important events
Music, books, or artwork that
was popular

10. Key figures
Introduce the individuals who
played pivotal roles during this
time. Describe their contributions,
leadership styles, and how they left
their mark on history
Shed light on lesser-known figures
whose actions were equally
significant. Share the impact they
had, highlighting that history is
often shaped by many, not just a
few
Influential leaders Unsung heroes

11. Learning history helps us
understand our world

12. Technologies and ideas
that emerged
Legacy and influence
Explore the lasting
effects on the world
How it shaped art,
customs, and beliefs
Its impact on different
regions
What we can learn from
history
Connecting past events
to today
Profound lasting
impact
Cultural
influence
Valuable lesson
learned
Innovations
inspired
Broad global
reach
Contemporary
parallels

13. Activity 2: Match the fact
Display historical facts on one side of the screen and their corresponding figures or events on the
other. Have the class match them correctly
Name of this important
person
This was an important
person at that time
Name of the event
This event marked the start
of a war
Date at which important
person was born
An important person was
born this year
Name of the important event
This is an important
discovery by this person

14. "Why do we
study history?"

15. 123,000
When discussing general history, remember to emphasize the
importance of specific dates and their significance

16. Activity 3: True or false?
Share statements about the historical subject. Have students decide if each statement is true or
false, color the correct option and explain their reasoning as a class
This person made a very
important discovery
This object was invented this
year
This event happened in this
country
True False True False True False

17. A timeline of events
2XXX 2XXX 2XXX 2XXX
Origins
The birth and initial stages
of the event
Turning points
Critical moments that
reshaped the narrative
Peak and climax
The event's most impactful
and pivotal moments
Legacy
How the event influenced
the future

18. What have we learned?
Wisdom acquired
Ongoing relevance
Reflections shared
Lessons learned
Future applications

19. Write your first clue
Write your second clue
Write your third clue
Delete to show clue 1
Game time: Treasure hunt
Choose a specific historical era or topic as the theme for the treasure hunt, create a treasure and
prepare a series of clues that lead students in teams to different locations in the classroom
Delete to show clue 2
Delete to show clue 3
Teams Clue 1 Clue 2 Clue 3
Team 1
Team 2

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