Lesson Plan
Primary Sources vs. Secondary Sources
In this lesson, your students will identify and compare the features found in primary and secondary sources.
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Learning Objectives
Students will be able to identify features of primary and secondary sources.
Introduction
(3 minutes)- Tell students that today they will be comparing a primary source and a secondary source on the same topic.
- Ask students to think about what they know or what they can predict about primary and secondary sources. Give them a moment to talk with a seat partner. Encourage students to think about the words "primary" and "secondary" during their discussion.
- Call on students to share background knowledge and predictions.