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Understanding and Using Primary and Secondary Sources in History Lesson PlanUnderstanding and Using Primary and Secondary Sources in History Lesson Plan
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Understanding and Using Primary and Secondary Sources in History

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Explore primary and secondary sources in this historical analysis lesson. Young researchers define the terms primary source and secondary source. They read a primary source document provided by the teacher and answer questions about the information contained in the article. Then they comment on the reliability of this information based on prior historical knowledge.

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secondary sources, fact and opinion, opinions, historical research, historical analysis, primary source analysis, primary sources

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critical thinking lesson, fact and opinion, historical research, primary sources, secondary sources, english language arts
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Research

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