Where we are in place and time

‘Different interpretations of the past can be discovered by investigating

historical events’

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Wednesday, 23 January, 13

Sinking of the Titanic

“What was the event?” and “How do I know what happened?”

Wednesday, 23 January, 13

This event was the sinking of the huge luxury cruise called the Titanic. This ship sank because it hit a huge iceberg while

sailing past Greenland. The ship was traveling from London to New-york. The Titanic sank on the year 1912. It’s 100th anniversary was on the year 2012. I know

this because I watched a documentary.

What I Know

Wednesday, 23 January, 13

9/11 attack

“What was the event?” and “How do I know what happened?”

Wednesday, 23 January, 13

What I KnowIn this event, Two planes crashed into the world trade centers in New York. This was

caused by a group of terrorists called Al Qaida. The leader was called Osama Bin Laden. He was killed on May 2nd, 2011.

The planes were hijacked and steered into the twin towers. Two other airplanes

crashed somewhere else. One onto the Pentagon and the other onto a field in

Pennsylvania. I know this because I read a book in grade 4 when we did a unit similar

to this unit.Wednesday, 23 January, 13

Nuclear bomb drop in Hiroshima

“What was the event?” and “How do I know what happened?”

Wednesday, 23 January, 13

What I Know

In this event, the Americans bombed the city of Hiroshima with a nuclear bomb. It affected many innocent citizens and affecting the people of the

city many generations later even though there were no more bomb attacks on the city. This is because

of the nuclear attack. It sent out so much radiation.That killed the people many generations later. Those people suffered from the radiation and

caused them to live a shorter life. Some people even die at the age of 5 because of the suffering. I know

this because I read a book about world war 2 in grade 4.

Wednesday, 23 January, 13