Primary vs secondary sources activities

Make learning about primary and secondary sources fun with these engaging activities. Explore hands-on lessons and interactive games to help students understand the importance and differences between these two types of sources.
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This is a culmination of my own anchor charts, plus the best anchor charts that I could find online. This is a great place to find effective charts that get to the heart of what you are teaching in workshop. If you have a favorite chart that you'd like to add, please contact me! Also, if I have not properly given credit for an anchor chart, let me know so that I can fix it.

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Becky Holmes
What is a Primary Source? Secondary Sources? Lesson plans for history include how to source a document, primary vs secondary sources definition & examples. Primary Secondary Sources Anchor Chart, Primary Vs Secondary Sources Activities, Primary Vs Secondary Sources, Primary And Secondary Sources Activity, Primary Sources Examples, 7th Grade Social Studies, 5th Grade Activities, Primary And Secondary Sources, 6th Grade Social Studies

Analyze documents with your students to teach about primary & secondary resources. Find free lesson plans & engaging classroom activities at StoryboardThat!

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Sarah Aubuchon Phegley
Mrs. Mooney's Teaching World: Primary vs. Secondary Source Museum Hunt Primary Sources Activities, Planning School, Primary And Secondary Sources, Elementary Lessons, Social Studies Education, Middle School History, Social Studies Unit, 4th Grade Social Studies, 6th Grade Social Studies

As we begin to move into our exploration unit, we are first looking at primary and secondary sources to make sure we have a good handle on what falls into what category. Most of the students were "kind of" familiar with these source types, so that helped to have a little background knowledge when we delved into exploring them further. Since these are such important concepts in social studies--and other content areas too!--it is really important that students know what each is and can…

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Lexie
Autobiography Writing, Article Of The Week, Primary And Secondary Sources, Secondary Source, Types Of Resources, Primary Sources, Visual Learners, Activity Kits, Classroom Walls

Analyzing primary and secondary sources is a necessary skill to be a productive member of society. The more exposure students have to different types of sources, the better! Unfortunately, this can be a very dry topic to teach. The key is to show your students that understanding and evaluating types of sources is a valuable skill they will use beyond the classroom walls! Here are some tips to get you started.

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Tara Brown