Chapter 12.1
Discover Primary vs Secondary Sources Like a History Detective
You will learn to identify sources created by people who were there versus those who studied events later.
What You'll Learn
You learn primary sources come from people who experienced events
You discover secondary sources are created by people studying later
You practice identifying sources using family artifacts and historical photos
You connect source types to evaluating information and research methods
What You'll Practice
1
You identify primary sources like diaries, letters, and family photographs
2
You distinguish between eyewitness accounts and books about historical events
3
You practice recognizing artifacts, interviews, and encyclopedias as source types
Why This Matters
You need these skills to evaluate information critically and understand how we learn about the past and present.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Primary Sources
Secondary Sources
Historical Evidence
Source Evaluation
Research Methods
OH Curriculum Aligned
