History helps us see the links between the past and the present. It also helps us understand how things that happen today can affect the future. History is about what happened last month and last year as well as in the ancient times and even what has already happened today!
As you read about the people, places, and events of the past, ask yourself the four questions below. They will help you think more like a historian, a person who studies the past.
History is told through records made by people. Some people saw it and took part in it. Some records are written down. History is also told through pictures, videos, audio clips, and other people. Follow the links below to learn more about history!
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