Primary Sources Activities - Primary vs. Secondary Sources Lessons Task Cards
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Identify primary sources and differentiate between primary sources vs. secondary sources with this engaging mini-unit! Primary sources activities include an introductory slide presentation or primary sources powerpoint, Primary vs. Secondary Sources Task Cards, and a Primary Source Analysis activity. Your students will benefit by improving their ability to select credible sources during research!
Use these materials to introduce primary sources or to implement primary sources document analysis!
The Primary Sources and Secondary Sources Mini-Unit contains the following:
- 36 Primary Sources slides with a primary vs. secondary sources quiz
- Primary Sources presentation handout with questions and a teacher's answer key
- 30 Primary and Secondary Sources Task Cards (Great for Centers and Stations!)
- Primary v. Secondary Task Cards Response Sheet with teacher’s answer key
- Printable and digital primary source image analysis activity with teaching notes and an answer key
- One link access to 52 bookmarked websites featuring primary source documents
- List of free apps and websites to teach and access primary sources
- Inquiry-Based Primary Sources Bookmarks for Students
- A pdf Teacher's Guide with Google Drive resource links, downloading directions for Microsoft Office users, and instructions for creating printable handouts
- Structured implementation notes and teaching tips
This resource has been updated to digital with an enhanced slides presentation. Previous buyers should access this resource under My Purchases and download the updated teacher's guide for free!
If you are searching for additional resources for teaching research and analysis of different source types, try the following teaching units:
Bias Buster: Author’s Purpose and Bias in Informational Text
Research 101: Ready, Set, Research Bundle for Any Content Area
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