8.SS.29.F
Evaluate a variety of historical and contemporary sources for validity, credibility, bias, and accuracy.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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historical sourcescontemporary sourcesvaliditycredibilitybiasaccuracy
Skills
- evaluate (validity of sources) #dok3
- evaluate (credibility of sources) #dok3
- evaluate (bias in sources) #dok3
- evaluate (accuracy of sources) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe what makes a source valid, credible, unbiased, and accurate. #dok1
- I can identify examples of bias or inaccuracy in different sources. #dok2
- I can distinguish between valid and invalid, credible and non-credible sources. #dok2
- I can evaluate the validity, credibility, bias, and accuracy of historical and contemporary sources by providing evidence for my judgement. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The reliability of historical understanding depends on the ability to critically evaluate sources for validity, credibility, bias, and accuracy.
- Using a variety of evaluation criteria helps students make informed decisions about which sources to trust and use in historical inquiry.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to evaluate the validity, credibility, bias, and accuracy of historical sources?
- How can you tell if a source is credible or biased?
- What impact can the use of inaccurate or biased sources have on our understanding of history?
- What strategies can you use to determine the credibility of information in contemporary sources?
- How do the standards for evaluating sources differ when looking at historical versus contemporary materials?