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  1. History Lessons
  2. Intro Materials
  3. Snapshot Autobiography
Topic: Intro Materials

Snapshot Autobiography

What is history? And why do historical accounts differ? In this lesson, students create brief autobiographies and then reflect on the process to better understand how history is written. Why are some events included and others not? How does their version of events compare to others’ versions of the same event? Why do two historical accounts differ when both sides believe they are telling the truth? How would students prove that their version of events was true? Exploring these questions will give students insight into the nature of history and will prepare them to engage in historical thinking in future lessons.

[Lesson Plan updated on 02/11/19.]

Image: Photo of girl harvesting cotton crop by Howard R. Hollem, 1942. From the Library of Congress.

Image: Photo of girl harvesting cotton crop by Howard R. Hollem, 1942. From the Library of Congress.

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