CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.9 Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
1. Primary vs. Secondary Sources - see RH.6-8.1 Resources
2. Activities for Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources
1. Primary vs. Secondary Sources - see RH.6-8.1 Resources
2. Activities for Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources
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Lesson on "Finding Your Roots" (PBS)
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Lesson on Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources with Examples for Practice
- Lesson on the Star-Spangled Banner Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources (Thinkfinity.org)
- Lesson on the Boston Massacre Trial Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources (William and Mary)
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Lessons Comparing Using and Comparing Sources - Historical Scene Investigations (William and Mary)
- Lesson for Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources Using the Declaration of Independence
- Lesson on the Civil War Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources
- Lesson on the 1877 Railroad Strike Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources
- Lesson on WWI Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources (Canadian War Museum)
- Lesson on Fort Davis and the Telegraph Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources (National Park Service)
- Lesson on Primary vs. Secondary Sources
- Primary vs. Secondary Sources Activities
- Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources
- Maryland Historical Society Primary Source Worksheets and Comparison of Primary and Secondary Sources
- Social Studies Skills Tutor - Primary and Secondary Sources
- Three Story Analysis Strategy
- Document Analysis Chart