Skilled Historian Project

Assignment:

You are a skilled historian. As an historian, write two paragraphs describing the types of evidence you look for when describing an ancient society. Explain what skilled historians do. Remember, you are very good at your job. Be sure to include at least 8 Academic/Vocabulary words below. Type your paragraphs and glue them to the construction paper provided. Your Skilled Historian Project should include all of the following:

1. A recent picture of yourself; 2. At least two paragraphs (typed) explaining what skilled historians do; 3. Three pictures (hand-drawn, printed out, cut from a magazine, etc.) that symbolize what skilled historians use/do.

*Be sure to use Chapter 1 of your textbook for assistance with this project.

Academic/Vocabulary words authority biases classical interpret development analyze establish contributions features explanations impact influence primary source procedure secondary source strategy values various society social structure politicians clues language beliefs and values purpose structure traditional cultures evidence