8.SS.29.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 the United States.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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primary sourcessecondary sourcesmedianews servicesbiographiesinterviewsartifactsinformationUnited States
Skills
- differentiate (primary and secondary sources) #dok2
- locate (primary and secondary sources) #dok1
- use (primary and secondary sources to acquire information) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can locate valid primary and secondary sources related to U.S. history. #dok1
- I can differentiate between primary and secondary sources by examining their characteristics. #dok2
- I can use various sources, such as media, news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts, to acquire information about the United States. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Understanding the difference between primary and secondary sources is essential for analyzing historical information.
- Using a variety of valid sources helps develop a well-rounded perspective on U.S. history.
Essential Questions
- What are the differences between primary and secondary sources?
- Why is it important to use both primary and secondary sources when studying history?
- How can I determine if a source about U.S. history is valid and reliable?
- In what ways do media, news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts help us learn about the past?
- How do historians acquire information about the United States from different types of sources?