Introduction to history

OER

 * Web resources:
 * Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


 * Books and journals
 * Textbooks
 * NCERT Textbooks – Class 11
 * Karnataka Govt Text book – Class 11


 * Syllabus documents

Non-OER

 * Web resources:
 * Historical Thinking : This websites helps in understanding why we should study history and the challenges faced by students and teachers.
 * World History : This video series is taught by John Green using animations


 * Books and journals
 * Textbooks
 * Syllabus documents (CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE etc)

Learning Objectives

 * To understand why we should History?
 * Recognize the importance of studying History.
 * Understanding history as interdisciplinary subject connecting across sociology, political science, economics etc.

Activities

 * 1) Students can learn about the history from their grand parents or elders in their families. They can make a chart of the events based on their learning.
 * 2) Students can make family tree taking help from their parents.
 * 3) Students can learn how different professions have evolved over time from the elders in family or from their teachers.