Objectives: 
✓ Develop an understanding of significant historical events, influential figures, and their lasting impact on society through engaging discussions and historical exploration.
✓ Learn to examine historical events from multiple perspectives, evaluate primary and secondary sources, and develop evidence-based interpretations.
✓ Strengthen historical research and analytical writing skills by organizing ideas, constructing logical arguments, and crafting well-supported historical essays.

Learning Outcomes: 
✓ Understand how to identify historical significance, recognize connections between past and present, and critically examine different historical perspectives.
✓ Develop the ability to analyze historical sources, distinguish facts from interpretations, and support arguments with credible historical evidence.
✓ Gain confidence in conducting historical research, organizing analytical arguments, and producing structured, evidence-based essays.

Class Timeline: 45 mins. per lesson (20 mins. for instruction, 20 mins. for discussion & debate, 5 mins. for homework review & Q/A) 

Detailed Lesson Plan:   

• Week 1a: Defining and exploring what “history” is and 6 main themes of history
• Week 1b: Theme #1: Philosophical history
• Week 2a: Theme #2: AI history
• Week 2b: Paraphrasing #1
• Week 3a: Historical analysis #1
• Week 3b: 2 Types of research: Primary and secondary
• Week 4a: Chicago referencing style
• Week 4b: Annotated bibliography