4.SS.19.A
Differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as technology; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire information about Texas.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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primary sourcessecondary sourcestechnologyinterviewsbiographiesoral materialprint materialvisual materialdocumentsartifactsinformationTexas
Skills
- differentiate (primary and secondary sources) #dok2
- locate (primary and secondary sources using various formats) #dok2
- use (primary and secondary sources to acquire information) #dok2
- collect (information about Texas from various sources) #dok2
- analyze (validity and relevance of sources) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can define primary and secondary sources. #dok1
- I can identify examples of primary and secondary sources. #dok1
- I can locate information about Texas using interviews, biographies, and technology. #dok2
- I can differentiate between primary and secondary sources. #dok2
- I can use various sources such as oral, print, and visual materials to learn about Texas. #dok2
- I can evaluate the validity of a source before using it. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding the differences between primary and secondary sources helps us learn accurate information about Texas.
- Using a variety of valid sources broadens our understanding of Texas history and geography.
Essential Questions
- What are primary and secondary sources, and how are they different?
- Why is it important to use both primary and secondary sources when learning about Texas?
- How can technology help us locate information about Texas?
- What makes a source valid and reliable?
- How can using a variety of sources improve our understanding of Texas history and geography?