Historical thinking concepts

Historical Significance

This way of thinking focuses on impact. You’ll look at historical events, trends, persons, or issues to explain their legacy and effect on other events.

Cause & Consequence

This way of thinking focuses on cause and effect. You'll ask questions and find evidence to explain how certain conditions and actions led to other events in history.

Continuity & Change

This way of thinking focuses on what has changed and what has remained the same over a time period. It can be applied to an issue, theme, or group.

Historical Perspective

This way of thinking focuses on seeing the past from its own perspective. You gather evidence in order to develop a sense of what it was like to live in a particular place and time.