1. Entry: Primary/Secondary Sources
Teaching Point: SWBAT determine the differences between primary and secondary sources. Analyze these sources while using questioning methods

2. Do Now:
What is the difference between primary and secondary resources? Which might be more or less reliable/trustiworthy?

3. Notes:
Primary Source – Any source of information created during the time period being studied.
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (excerpts or translations acceptable): Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records
• CREATIVE WORKS: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art
• RELICS OR ARTIFACTS: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings
• Diary of Anne Frank - Experiences of a Jewish family during WWII
• The Constitution of Canada - Canadian History
• A journal article reporting NEW research or findings
• Weavings and pottery - Native American history
• Plato's Republic - Women in Ancient Greece

4. Notes:
Secondary Source – Any source of information created after the time period being studied by referencing primary sources.
PUBLICATIONS: Textbooks, magazine articles, histories, criticisms, commentaries, encyclopedias
Examples of secondary sources include: • A journal/magazine article which interprets or reviews previous findings
• A history textbook
• A book about the effects of WWI

5. Mini Assessment Task:
Complete the worksheet as a class. Raise your hands when you believe the source is either primary or secondary. (pull up on computer)

6. Activity:
You will be given question sheet with different types of sources on it.
Groups 1, 2 and 3: Front
Groups 4, 5 and 6: Back

7. Conclusion:
Which do you think is better for learning about history? Primary or secondary sources?...why?