If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Students will think critically about the reliability of written historical records as well as about debates in the scientific community which influence historical narratives. They will participate in discussions and complete written assignments evaluating different written sources and examining subjective cultural narratives.
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Students will identify and distinguish between proximate and ultimate causes of the differences among societies across the continents. They will write and speak about various factors influencing societal development, citing...