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Tag: Primary Sources
Use Web Quests to Help Students Identify Primary and Secondary Sources
Young learners need meaningful digital learning experiences that can help them navigate websites safely and appropriately and set a foundation for the rest of their academic career.
3 Concepts to Consider When Analyzing Primary Source Photographs
“The camera doesn’t lie” is often assumed to be true about historical photographs, even though we know that maxim is certainly not true in the twenty-first century.
The Teacher’s Guide to Helping Students Analyze Political Cartoons
Cartoons can sometimes make a serious point.
Investigating Personal Primary Sources with Elementary Students
Where do you find elementary school historians? The answer can be right in your digital classroom!
Opening the Window to the Past: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence in Social Studies Classrooms
As teachers, we all want a way to make history a fun and engaging subject for our students.
Cemeteries: Primary Sources for Much More Than Famous Dead Guys
Cemeteries are trendy destinations.
Symbol Scavenger Hunt: Hands-on Activities for Interpreting Political Cartoons
Interpreting political cartoons can be a real challenge for many students in the classroom.
Using Etiquette Lessons to Discuss Culture and Analyze Primary Sources
Etiquette comprises rules to follow and manners expected of a person in social or professional situations.
How to Teach Students to Identify Bias in a Primary Source
Early in the school year, students often ask me, “why do I need a history class?” They go on to say they know why science, math, and English are taught, but they don’t know why they need to learn so many random dates and historical facts.