Primary v. Secondary Sources
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Social Studies
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6th - 12th Grade
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Madeleine Pierson
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What is a source? Provide an example.
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Multiple Select
What is a primary source?
A first-hand document or artifact from the time period being studied
An article from a college professor
A kindergartener
The first telephone ever invented.
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First-hand, original records of a historical time period
Produced by the people who witnessed the past event(s)
Written documents, images, artifacts: recorded songs, clothing, tools etc.
Some text here about the topic of discussion
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Multiple Select
What is a secondary source?
A textbook
A source created about a historical event by someone who did not witness the event.
The original copy of the Constitution
A prehistoric digging tool.
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Documents, texts, images, and objects about an event created after the time period, by someone who did not witness the event. ex) a textbook
Creators of secondary sources may or may not reference primary sources for information
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Multiple Choice
I was watching ESPN and one of the reporters said he had heard good reviews about a new sports movie. When he talks about the movie, what is he?
Primary Source
Secondary Source
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Multiple Choice
I found a letter to one of my friends in the locker room after school the other day. I know it’s private, but I want to read it! What is the letter?
Primary Source
Secondary Source
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Multiple Choice
My friends and I found an old wedding dress in our attic. My father said it belonged to my grandmother. What is the dress?
Primary Source
Secondary Source
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Multiple Select
At school we use textbooks to learn about the history of the United States. When we use textbooks, what are we using?
Primary Source
Secondary Source
TCI!
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Multiple Choice
My mom has CDs of my grandparents telling stories about when they were kids. We love to listen to these at family gatherings. What are we listening to?
Primary Source
Secondary Source
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Multiple Choice
When I am doing homework for U.S. Government and I read the commentaries by Supreme Court Justices on landmark cases, what am I reading?
Primary Source
Secondary Source
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Open Ended
In your own words, what is the difference between a primary and secondary source? Provide an example of each in your answer. Your answer should be between 4-7 sentences.
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Open Ended
What are the benefits and limitations of primary sources?
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Open Ended
What are the benefits and limitations of secondary sources?
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Open Ended
Name one primary or secondary source you have interacted with in real life. Explain why that source is a primary or secondary source.
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