1. Copy this on to binder paper, skipping lines between each one.
Tuesday August 16, 2016
Birthday
Crush
Sick
Roman
Volcano
Aztec
Columbus
Copy this on to binder paper, skipping lines between each one.

2. Today’s Objective
I will compare information sources, and explain why one is better than the other.

3. Using this sentence frame tell which source you chose and why:
Source Reliability
For each topic decide which source would provide more reliable (trustworthy, accurate) information.
Using this sentence frame tell which source you chose and why:
I chose source ___. I chose this source because _______________________

4. 1. A Child’s 2nd Birthday Party
Source 2
The child’s parent retelling the story twenty years later.
Source 1
The child retelling the story two years later.
Source 2: Though it is later and many details may be lost it is likely that the event was more meaningful to the parent and that a two year old wouldn’t remember anything. Even then, getting a four year old to relay any kind of truth about the event would be nearly impossible.
I chose source ___. I chose this source because ____________________

5. 2. Who would know who Maria has a Crush on
Source 1
A 13 year old girl
Source 2
Insanely smart college professor
1 – Though a professor is better educated and often an authority, their knowledge is limited to their field. I’m guessing he didn’t major in Maria’s love life. It is far more likely that a girl Maria’s age would know more about the topic.
I chose source ___. I chose this source because ____________________

6. 3. How to Feel Better When You’re Sick
Source 1
Your Grandmother
Source 2
Doctor
2 – Doctor. Grandma might have some good home remedies but a doctor is trained to handle this stuff.
I chose source ___. I chose this source because ____________________

7. A history textbook made in 2006 by a group of American historians.
4. The Roman Empire
Source 1
A painting made in 1870 (over 1,000 years after the end of the empire) by a European.
Source 2
A history textbook made in by a group of American historians.
2 (probably) – Textbooks, while imperfect, are typically well researched. Though the textbook is later both are well over 1,000 years after the event making the relative difference in time very minor. Artists have little to no reason to present the truth in their art and instead want to present and interesting picture. There’s no proof this artist did any research whatsoever.
I chose source ___. I chose this source because ____________________

8. Encyclopedia Britannica 1941 Edition
5. Volcanoes
Source 1
Wikipedia
Source 2
Encyclopedia Britannica Edition
1 – Wikipedia, while imperfect, is a solid source of knowledge and information – especially with a scientific topic. Studies have proven that there are far more errors in Encyclopedia Britannica (especially in a 60+ year old edition) than on Wikipedia.
I chose source ___. I chose this source because ____________________

9. 6. Aztec Religion and Sacrifice
Source 1
Aztec Paintings
Source 2
Written accounts by Spanish Conquistadors
1 – While paintings are not necessarily a reliable source as seen before this one was made at the time by the people involved. It is, therefore, more likely to be accurate. The account by the conquistadors – as with the Arabs above – likely has a strong bias against the Aztecs in order to justify the conquest.
I chose source ___. I chose this source because ____________________

10. 7. How Columbus Treated the Natives
Source 1
Columbus’ Presentation to Queen Isabella
Source 2
Columbus’ private journal
2 – When discussing our own actions we often exaggerate or clean them up when telling them to others, a private journal is much more likely to be honest and open.
I chose source ___. I chose this source because ____________________

11. Exit Ticket: The Declaration of Independence
Source 1
1998 Hollywood Movie
Source 2
2002 book for kids and young adults
2 – Hollywood has no responsibility to present historical truth. “Sometimes fiction can be used to tell a greater historical truth.” –Ridley Scott. A book, even one for kids, does have that responsibility.
I chose source ___. I chose this source because ____________________