Format
1. A museum curator discusses What a primary source is and compares primary sources to secondary sources
2. Students view a short video discussing paper collection
3. Students view a short video discussing Civil War battle flags.
4. Student learn how prehistoric artifacts are used as primary sources as well as how historic sites can be primary sources.
5. Students are quizzed on what a primary source is
6. Students learn where to find primary sources
7. Students learn why primary sources are important
Objectives
After participating in this program, students will be able to distinguish between primary and secondary sources and provide examples of each. Further, students will better understand the importance of primary sources.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Portions of the following content standards may be covered over the course of the program...
National Standards
NCTE- ELA K-12.6 Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.
NCTE- ELA K-12.7 Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems. They gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people) to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
NCTE- ELA K-12.8 Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.
NCSS- SS.1 Culture
NCSS- SS.2 Time, Continuity, and Change
NCSS- SS.3 People, Places, and Environments
NCSS- SS.5 Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
NCSS- SS.6 Power, Authority, and Governance
NCSS- SS.8 Science, Technology, and Society
NCSS- SS.9 Global Connections
NCSS- SS.10 Civic Ideals and Practices
Common Core Standards
ELA CCSS: SL.3.1, SL.3.2, SL.3.3
ELA CCSS: SL.4.1, SL. 4.2, SL.4.3
ELA CCSS: SL.5.1, SL.5.2, SL.5.3
ELA CCSS: SL.6.1, SL.6.2, SL.6.3
ELA CCSS: SL.7.1, SL, 7.2, SL.7.3
ELA CCSS: SL.8.1, SL.8.2, SL.8.3
ELA CCSS: SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.2, SL.9-10.3
ELA CCSS: SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2, SL.11-12.3
State Standards
Portions of the following content standards may be covered over the course of the program...
Ohio Revised Standards – Social Studies
Grade Three
Theme: Communities: Past and Present, Near and Far
Topic: Historical Thinking and Skills
Content Statement 2: Primary sources such as artifacts, maps, and photographs can be used to show change over time.
Topic: Heritage
Content Statement 3: Local communities change over time.
Topic: Human Systems
Content Statement 6: Evidence of human modification of the environment can be observed in the local community.
Topic: Places and Regions
Content Statement 5: Daily life is influenced by the agriculture, industry and natural resources in different communities.
Grade Four
Theme: Ohio in the United States
Topic: Historical Thinking and Concepts
Content Statement 2: Primary and secondary sources can be used to create historical narratives.
Grade Six
Theme: Regions and People of the Eastern Hemisphere
Topic: Civic Participation and Skills
Content Statement 9: Different perspectives on a topic can be obtained from a variety of historic and contemporary sources. Sources can be examined for accuracy.
Grade Eight
Theme: U.S. Studies from 1492 to 1877: Exploration through Reconstruction
Topic: Historical Thinking and Skills
Content Statement 1: Primary and secondary sources are used to examine events from multiple perspectives and to present and defend a position.
High School
Theme: Modern World History
Topic: Historical Thinking and Skills
Content Statement 2: The use of primary and secondary sources of information includes an examination of the credibility of each source.
High School
Theme: American History
Topic: Historical Thinking and Skills
Content Statement 2: The use of primary and secondary sources of information includes an examination of the credibility of each source.