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Primary or secondary? Understanding historical sources
This classroom material helps 6th-grade students practice identifying and understanding primary and secondary sources through questions, examples, and step-by-step lessons about how historians analyze historical evidence. Students enhance their skills by distinguishing source types and explaining their importance in studying history.
By Edform · History · Grade 6 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New
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Questions
- Which of these is a primary source for studying the American Revolution?
- Which of the following are secondary sources? Select all that apply.
- Put these steps in the correct order for how a historian might use sources to learn about the past.
- Fill in the blanks: A _ source is created during the time of the event, while a _ source is created after the event by someone who did not experience it.
- Sort these items into primary and secondary sources.
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