History Frames

What is a frame, and how is it like a map?

• A frame is a structure that holds information about a specific object or concept. It is like a map because it provides a structure or framework for organizing and understanding information.
• A frame is a type of window frame used in construction. It is like a map because it provides a view of the surrounding area.
• A frame is a type of bicycle frame used in competitive cycling. It is like a map because it provides a route for the race.
• A frame is a type of picture frame used to display artwork. It is like a map because it provides a visual representation of a specific location.

What are the three frames we use in this course?

• Frames of communities, frames of networks, and frames of production and distribution

• Frames of time, frames of space, and frames of energy
• Frames of reference, frames of mind, and frames of communication
• Frames of love, frames of hate, and frames of indifference

Why is it useful to have more than one frame?

• To display different content simultaneously and create a consistent navigation menu or header.
• Each frame leaves out some information that might be useful, so using more than one frame can help build a more complete picture.

• To confuse the reader and make history more difficult to understand, therefor leaving the subject of history to the exclusive realm of scholars.

• To make the website more visually appealing.

What does it mean to “test a claim”?

• Evaluating evidence to determine if it supports or contradicts a claim
• Believing a claim without any evaluation
• Ignoring evidence that contradicts a claim
• Making a claim without any evidence

How do frames help in understanding historical events?

• Frames help by providing a lens through which to view and interpret events, allowing for a more nuanced understanding.

• Frames are not useful in understanding historical events as they can be biased.

• Frames help by providing a chronological order of events, but do not offer any interpretation.

• Frames are only useful for creating timelines, not for understanding events.

In what way do frames influence our perception of historical figures?

• Frames have no influence on our perception of historical figures.

• Frames can cast historical figures in a positive or negative light, affecting our judgment of their actions and legacy.

• Frames only influence our perception of historical figures if we are not knowledgeable about history.

• Frames influence our perception by providing irrelevant information about historical figures.

Correctly label this frame.

a

Production & Distribution

Networks

Communities

Correctly label this frame.

b

Communities

Production & Distribution

Networks

Correctly label this frame.

c

Production & Distribution

Networks

Communities

Match the following frames with relevant examples:

• a town hall

• production and distribution

• a state highway system

• communities

• a factory that makes iPhones

• networks