USG.SS.19.D
Analyze and evaluate a variety of historical and contemporary sources for validity of information, arguments, counterarguments, credibility, accuracy, bias, propaganda, point of view, and frame of reference.
United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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historical sourcescontemporary sourcesvalidityinformationargumentscounterargumentscredibilityaccuracybiaspropagandapoint of viewframe of reference
Skills
- analyze (historical and contemporary sources) #dok2
- evaluate (validity of arguments and counterarguments) #dok3
- determine (credibility, accuracy, bias, and propaganda in sources) #dok3
- assess (point of view and frame of reference in sources) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can analyze historical and contemporary sources for information and arguments. #dok2
- I can evaluate the validity of information, arguments, and counterarguments found in various sources. #dok3
- I can determine the credibility, accuracy, bias, and presence of propaganda in sources. #dok3
- I can assess the point of view and frame of reference presented in historical and contemporary sources. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Critical analysis of sources is essential for developing informed opinions about historical and contemporary issues.
- Understanding the validity and biases in information helps individuals make reasoned, evidence-based judgments.
Essential Questions
- How can you determine if a source is credible, accurate, and unbiased?
- Why is it important to recognize propaganda and bias in historical and contemporary sources?
- How does a source's point of view or frame of reference affect how information is presented?
- What methods can be used to evaluate the validity of arguments and counterarguments in various sources?
- How do historians and citizens use critical analysis of sources to inform their understanding of current events and history?