Pupils turn into investigative reporters throughout history to learn what it takes to balance different primary sources on the same topic. They use what they learn to create a narrative based on their own interpretation of a historic event. 

Concepts

primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Extend the lesson with research and analysis of today's media and coverage of events
• Invite a local journalist as a guest speaker to address sources and reporting 

Classroom Considerations

• Pace the lesson to accommodate those who struggle with the reading or technology portion of the lesson

Pros

• Lesson is interactive and hands-on for student learning
• Resource allows for teaching across history in any time period 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3