At the core of the study of history are questions about what events and people from the past are important and why they are important.
The Historical significance video and accompanying written materials offer an engaging way to introduce the concept of historical significance by comparing internment events during the First and Second World Wars.
Watch the video
Download the lesson plan (grades 6-8)
Download the lesson plan (grades 9-12)
Find out more about the Historical Thinking video series. See more resources in The Thinking Teacher archives.