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Primary Sources

Primary Sources. Words and objects that give you firsthand information about a subject Artifacts Documents Oral Histories and Interviews Paintings, Photographs, and Prints Maps Cartoons Sound Recordings and Films. What Are Primary Sources?. Primary Sources help students:

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Primary Sources

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  1. Primary Sources

  2. Words and objects that give you firsthand information about a subject Artifacts Documents Oral Histories and Interviews Paintings, Photographs, and Prints Maps Cartoons Sound Recordings and Films What Are Primary Sources?

  3. Primary Sources help students: Develop observation skills Develop vocabulary and reading-comprehension skills Develop inquiry skills Why Use Primary Sources in the Classroom?

  4. Primary Sources help students: Understand that history has local links Develop empathy for the human condition Analyze different points of view Why Use Primary Sources in the Classroom?

  5. Primary Sources help students: Understand that history is a continuum and that people all make their own personal histories Develop research skills that lead to analyzing sources and forming opinions Why Use Primary Sources in the Classroom?

  6. Group 1: Divided Image Group 2: Point of View Group 3: Dialogue Group 4: Compare and Contrast Group 5: Prequel/Sequel Writing Let’s Analyze a Primary Source

  7. Creating Visual Learners and Critical Thinkers

  8. Art – Painting and Sculptures What is the subject? What does it show? How does the artist feel about the subject?

  9. Maps What does it show? What is its purpose? Why are colors or shading used?

  10. Songs and Speeches What is it and who wrote it? What is it about? What feelings are expressed?

  11. Photographs What does it show? When was it taken? What are important details?

  12. Written Words What is it and who wrote it? When was it written? What is it about?

  13. Artifacts What is it made of? When was it made? What was it used for?

  14. Painting or Sculpture – page 68 Document – page R3 Song or Speech Photograph Map – page 16 Artifact – page 36 Document-Based Questions

  15. NYC Primary Source Center

  16. NYC Primary Source Center Activity Cards

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