Many people find history interesting because they consider it to be a collection of true stories about people and events of the past. They enjoy reading about the people and events that made the world what it is today. This unit explores how historians find information and how they determine if that information is worthy of being analyzed and passed on to future generations. News is sometimes called history in the making. How do you get information about what is happening in the world today? How do you determine if it’s relevant or important? How do you determine if the source is truthful or credible?

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]

age 7 i learned how to ride a bike and skinned my knee

age 10 went on my first vacation to the beach

age 12 got in a car accident with my mom she got whiplash

age 14 i got my first pet and named it ripley

age 16 i got my my first car and it was blue

age 17 got my first job at target

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