WHS.SS.28.D
Evaluate a variety of historical and contemporary sources for validity, credibility, bias, and accuracy.
World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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variety of historical and contemporary sourcesvaliditycredibilitybiasaccuracy
Skills
- evaluate (a variety of historical sources for validity) #dok3
- evaluate (a variety of contemporary sources for validity) #dok3
- analyze (sources for credibility) #dok3
- analyze (sources for bias) #dok3
- analyze (sources for accuracy) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can define validity, credibility, bias, and accuracy as they apply to historical and contemporary sources. #dok1
- I can identify examples of bias, credibility, validity, and accuracy in different historical and contemporary sources. #dok2
- I can explain the importance of evaluating sources for validity, credibility, bias, and accuracy when studying history. #dok2
- I can analyze a source to detect bias, credibility, or accuracy issues. #dok3
- I can evaluate the validity of information in a variety of historical and contemporary sources. #dok3
- I can compare multiple sources to determine which is most credible and why. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Historians must critically evaluate sources by considering validity, credibility, bias, and accuracy to develop accurate interpretations of the past.
- Different types of sources (historical and contemporary) may present information differently, making it vital to evaluate each for reliability.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to evaluate the validity, credibility, bias, and accuracy of historical and contemporary sources?
- How can a historian determine whether a source is credible or biased?
- What are the risks of relying on inaccurate or biased sources when studying history?
- In what ways can validity and credibility impact our understanding of historical events?
- How do historians decide which sources to trust when accounts conflict?