3.ELAR.13.D
Identify primary and secondary sources.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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primary sourcessecondary sources
Skills
- identify (primary sources) #dok1
- identify (secondary sources) #dok1
- distinguish (between primary and secondary sources) #dok2
- categorize (examples as primary or secondary sources) #dok2
- explain (why a source is primary or secondary) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify primary sources in research materials. #dok1
- I can identify secondary sources in research materials. #dok1
- I can distinguish between primary and secondary sources using characteristics. #dok2
- I can categorize examples as primary or secondary sources based on their features. #dok2
- I can explain why a source is considered primary or secondary. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding the difference between primary and secondary sources helps us become effective researchers.
- Recognizing types of sources allows us to gather accurate and reliable information for learning.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?
- Why might a researcher need to use both primary and secondary sources?
- How can you tell if a source is primary or secondary?
- In what situations would you use a primary source instead of a secondary source?
- How does knowing the type of source help you understand the information you find?