1. Historical Significance
How do we decide what is important to learn about the past?

2. Get Ready…
You will have 2 minutes, to record words or ideas that are used to describe what makes something significant….
And..GO!

3. The 3 “R’s” (and the other)
Results in Change- deep consequences for many people, over a long period of time (how were people impacted? How MANY people were impacted?, Did it result in some form of change)
Revealing- sheds light on enduring or emerging issues in history or contemporary life (therefore its relevant to today)
Relevant to historical narrative- shown to occupy a meaningful place in the historical narrative (was it long lasting enough that it is still remembered, still talked about)
Varies- significance varies over time…yep it does

6. Significance
What we decide to learn and remember will change the future (not just in big terms but individually)
Page in History Uncovered

8. Significance
The scenario is this: There are 5 events that are in a hot air balloon that is in danger of crashing.
The only way to save the balloon is by throwing 2 of the events out. The only criteria to remain on the balloon is to be one of the 3 most historically significant event there
Rank the events from most important to least (remember the criteria for significance we learned in class)- the last 2 events (4 and 5) are thrown out.