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This activity requires the use of at least two of the six primary sources included at the end of the document. Select two or more articles based on the perspectives they offer, the number of students per group, or the students’ reading levels. The Letter from Caroline Pickersgill Purdy and the Account by Midshipman Robert J. Barrett are particularly well suited for comparison. Students will understand the difference between primary and secondary sources. They will also be able to explain the importance and limitations of using primary sources for historical research.
This activity requires the use of at least two of the six primary sources included at the end of the document. Select two or more articles based on the perspectives they offer, the number of students per group, or the students’ reading levels. The Letter from Caroline Pickersgill Purdy and the Account by Midshipman Robert J. Barrett are particularly well suited for comparison. Students will understand the difference between primary and secondary sources. They will also be able to explain the importance and limitations of using primary sources for historical research.
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U.S. History
ACTIVITY MODULE
Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Using Primary and Secondary Sources in History
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