Chapter 19.1
Explore the Past Using Historical Sources!
You will discover how old photographs, artifacts, and stories help you learn what life was like long ago.
What You'll Learn
You will learn what a historical source is about.
You can explore artifacts, photographs, maps, and letters.
You will discover how oral history keeps the past alive.
You will practice asking questions about historical sources today.
What You'll Practice
1
You will match types of historical sources to their meanings.
2
You will identify what different historical sources can tell you.
3
You will answer questions about artifacts, oral history, and historians.
Why This Matters
Understanding historical sources helps you learn from the past and connect to the stories of people who lived before you.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Historical Sources
Artifacts
Oral History
Historian
Evidence
NS Curriculum Aligned
