7.SS.20.A
Differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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primary sourcessecondary sourcesmedianews servicesbiographiesinterviewsartifactsinformationTexas
Skills
- differentiate (between primary and secondary sources) #dok2
- locate (primary and secondary sources about Texas) #dok1
- use (primary and secondary sources to acquire information about Texas) #dok2
- acquire (information about Texas from valid sources) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can locate primary and secondary sources about Texas. #dok1
- I can differentiate between primary and secondary sources. #dok2
- I can use valid sources such as media, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas. #dok2
- I can acquire information about Texas by selecting valid sources. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Understanding the difference between primary and secondary sources helps students develop strong research skills.
- Accessing and using valid sources of information is essential for building an accurate understanding of Texas history.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?
- How can I identify whether a source is valid and credible for learning about Texas history?
- In what ways can primary sources give us a different perspective than secondary sources?
- Why is it important to use a variety of sources when researching information about Texas?
- How do various types of sources, such as interviews or artifacts, contribute to our understanding of Texas history?