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There’s no reason to search high and low on the Internet for activities that will make primary and secondary sources engaging! The Primary and Secondary Sources Activity Pack has a week of planned-for-you, high-interest, incredibly engaging activities. Everything you need is included- just give yourself enough time to print and organize the materials and you’re good to go!
An Essential Skill for Social Studies...and Life!
There’s no getting around it- students need to understand the difference between primary sources and secondary sources in order to grasp even the most basic social studies content. Yet, teachers are rarely given what they need to teach this concept in an engaging, relatable way.
Have you been looking for…
- Materials that explain the difference between each type of source in a kid-friendly way?
- Activities that will challenge students to identify different types of sources and explain their thinking?
- FUN activities that make this topic relevant to your students?
If So, I've Got You Covered!
By working on the activities in this resource, your students will:
- Understand the difference between primary and secondary sources, and explain the purpose of each
- Analyze sources and identify them as primary or secondary
- Learn how to evaluate credibility and reliability of different sources of information- a skill they will use their whole life!
Here's What You Get:
- "Learning About Primary and Secondary Sources" Slideshow with Guided Notes- walk your students through the difference between two types of sources, checking for understanding as you go.
- "A Closer Look at Sources" Slideshow with Guided Notes- students go more in depth with selected sources, thinking about how and why they are used.
- Supplemental Activities- student sort and anchor chart materials provide extra support.
- Task Cards for additional practice. Two response sheets are included to meet the needs of your learners.
- Assessment- 4 real-life scenarios where students have to explain WHICH type of source it is and HOW they know.
- Future History Maker Project- your students will apply their knowledge of primary and secondary sources by creating a museum exhibit about their future accomplishments! Easy-to-use templates will help them create primary and secondary sources for their project.
- Digital Elements- access the worksheets, task cards, and Future History Maker on both Easel and Google Slides.
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Hi! I'm Marianna
I’m a lifelong educator who helps busy teachers stay passionate about providing engaging, standards-based lessons to their students.
I created these menus because I think organizing your thoughts and WRITING about reading is the path to comprehension – NOT bubbling in A, B, C, or D.
I believe that it’s possible for students of all ages and ability levels to create thoughtful, organized responses to what they reading. I was amazed at what my class could write once they received the proper support…and you will be, too!
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