Mystery Envelope (Introductory lesson)

• Geschiedenis
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Welcome to History Class!

Teacher: Lars Frijns

Who am I?

And who are you?

Why history?

• Geschiedenis leert je wat mensen in het verleden deden en waarom ze dat deden.
  
  
• Geschiedenis gaat je laten inzien waarom de wereld is zoals hij nu is.
  
  
• Geschiedenis helpt je om gebeurtenissen van nu te begrijpen.

• Geschiedenis leert je kritisch nadenken. 

Introduction

What is your name and which historical period do you find the most interesting?

Why do we learn history?

It's NOT just a collection of dates and events.

 It is the story of humanity—the triumphs, 

struggles, cultures, and innovations that 

have shaped our world. 

Lastly, history is to be (mis)used...

What are we going to learn about this year?

Requirements

Both your BRICKS History Textbook and Workbook.

Notebook to take notes during class.

Mystery envelopes 

Step 1: The teacher makes groups of 4 students.🧑‍🤝‍🧑🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Step 2: You will receive:

• An envelope that contains various artefacts.✉️
• A worksheet for each group member.📜

Step 3: You will open the envelope, examine its artefacts, and (each group member) will answer questions on the worksheet.

Important!

Be careful with both envelopes and the artefacts.

2. The countries were...

United States, United Kingdom, 

The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and China. 

3. Historical sources?

YES! All of the artefacts are historical sources because they provide us with valuable information.

5. Primary or secondary sources?

1. Primary

2. Secondary

3. Primary

4. Primary

5. Secondary