Explore the possibilities today and step into a whole new world that will change who you are forever. Discover more books from Arcadia Publishing. Search for:. Toggle navigation. Crime Capsule Yesterday's America. History helps us develop a better understanding of the world. History helps us understand ourselves. History helps us learn to understand other people. History teaches a working understanding of change.
History gives us the tools we need to be decent citizens. History makes us better decision makers. History helps us develop a new level of appreciation for just about everything. Please wait while your product is added to the cart. Some are inspiring and uplifting; others are chaotic and immoral. Tap into the vivid realm of history, and there are many vital lessons your child needs to learn.
They will study times of suffering and times of joy, and the lessons they learn here can then be applied to their own life experience. History also encourages a deeper understanding of difference. There are lessons, both good and bad, to be learned from the way our ancestors have interacted with other people who have different ways of living. In a modern world where inclusivity is embraced no matter your background, an understanding of how past societies have integrated is key to humanity improving in the future.
Nations are made up of a collection of stories and legends. These stories shape the way we think about our country and our standing within it. For many of us, looking back at incredible fellow countrymen is a way of establishing our own identity. Finding who we are and what mark we can make on the world is a huge part of childhood.
Allowing children to learn about the identity of their country is one way of facilitating that. Those historical stories can also serve to inspire individuals to greatness. History remembers brilliant people and their heroic acts that have changed the shape of nations.
You get a huge amount of motivation from learning about the inspirational events that make up where we are today. The past is filled with warning signs. We must be able to reflect on the events that built up to them, learn from mistakes made and resist and question if we see similar patterns emerging. If your child studies history, they will be able to identify when society is going down perilous routes and contribute towards getting it back on track.
History is a respected academic pursuit that challenges our intellect. Students must analyse information that may not have one clear interpretation before offering a balanced conclusion. Critical thought is at the heart of every challenging intellectual pursuit. The ability to question and evaluate information is one that applies to workplaces in many industries, and Nord Anglia Education strive to provide the necessary transferrable skills to all our students.
History is one of the best subjects for stimulating and developing this ability. History is not about memorising a list of facts or dates. It requires interpretation and analysis of information around subjects which often have no right or wrong answers. Still, there are plenty of effective methods for studying history, like these three:.
History is shaped by a list of chronological events. It can lead to a daunting list of times, dates and people to learn. Master of Education M.
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Society And Other People Studying history allows us to observe and understand how people and societies behaved. Identity History can help provide us with a sense of identity. Present-Day Issues History helps us to understand present-day issues by asking deeper questions as to why things are the way they are. The Process Of Change Over Time If we want to truly understand why something happened — in any area or field, such as one political party winning the last election vs the other, or a major change in the number of smokers — you need to look for factors that took place earlier.
Political Intelligence History can help us become better informed citizens. History Teaches Morals And Values By looking at specific stories of individuals and situations, you can test your own morals and values. Builds Better Citizenship The study of history is a non-negotiable aspect of better citizenship.
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