Primary and Secondary Sources
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Sources
Lesson 2 - Practicing Source Knowledge
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to Sources
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Sources
To know - source work in history
To know - source work in history
To be able to - explain the difference between a primary and secondary source
To be able to - explain the difference between a primary and secondary source
Historical Sources
Historical Sources
A source is something that has been created and can be used to gather information about the past
A source is something that has been created and can be used to gather information about the past
There are many different types of sources which are categorised into two areas;
There are many different types of sources which are categorised into two areas;
1. PRIMARY sources
1. PRIMARY sources
2. SECONDARY sources
2. SECONDARY sources
Types of sources
Types of sources
(Write three of these)
Objects
Objects
Diary Entries
Diary Entries
Statistics
Statistics
Newspapers
Newspapers
Photographs
Photographs
Posters
Posters
Novels
Novels
Film
Film
Letters
Letters
Primary Sources
Primary Sources
Primary sources are sources that existed or were made during the time period of study. They are first hand accounts of the past.
Primary sources are sources that existed or were made during the time period of study. They are first hand accounts of the past.
(Write two of the below examples)
Examples of primary sources include:
Examples of primary sources include:
Letters
Letters
Newspaper articles
Newspaper articles
Photographs
Photographs
Inscriptions
Inscriptions
Artefacts such as weapons, tools, coins and jewellery
Artefacts such as weapons, tools, coins and jewellery
Secondary Sources
Secondary Sources
Secondary sources are interpretations of a time period that are created after the time of study. They attempt to reconstruct the past.
Secondary sources are interpretations of a time period that are created after the time of study. They attempt to reconstruct the past.
(Write two of the below examples)
Examples of secondary sources include:
Examples of secondary sources include:
Textbooks
Textbooks
Reference books
Reference books
Documentaries
Documentaries
Summary
Summary
Primary = during the time of study, first hand accounts of the past.
Primary = during the time of study, first hand accounts of the past.
Secondary = after the time of study, reconstructions of the past.
Secondary = after the time of study, reconstructions of the past.
In this case, Ancient China is the time of study between 1766BCE-1911CE
In this case, Ancient China is the time of study between 1766BCE-1911CE
Mr Smith’s Trip to the national history museum.pptxMini Quiz
Mini Quiz
My Trip in LA
My Trip in LA
Your Activities
Your Activities
1 - Complete Primary or Secondary Sources Worksheet in silence (share answers as a class), glue in book when finished. This is a bit of a mini-test.
1 - Complete Primary or Secondary Sources Worksheet in silence (share answers as a class), glue in book when finished. This is a bit of a mini-test.
2 - Education Perfect on Primary and Secondary Sources. This will need to be completed for homework if it is not finished this lesson.
2 - Education Perfect on Primary and Secondary Sources. This will need to be completed for homework if it is not finished this lesson.
Primary or Secondary Sources.docxkahoot on primary and secondary sources to finish the lesson
kahoot on primary and secondary sources to finish the lesson
Guess whether the source is primary or secondary.
Guess whether the source is primary or secondary.
Lesson 2 - Practicing Source Knowledge
Lesson 2 - Practicing Source Knowledge
Your Task
Your Task
In your books, copy the table below. Only complete one row at a time.
In your books, copy the table below. Only complete one row at a time.
I have started the table for you.
I have started the table for you.
You need to complete each heading of the table for every one of the sources below. I have done the first one for you.
You need to complete each heading of the table for every one of the sources below. I have done the first one for you.
So you need to:
So you need to:
1. Find the title of the source
1. Find the title of the source
2. Write a description on what the source is
2. Write a description on what the source is
3. Find when it was produced
3. Find when it was produced
4. Who made it
4. Who made it
5. State whether it is a primary or secondary source
5. State whether it is a primary or secondary source
6. Say what it can tell you about the past (you need to think of this yourself)
6. Say what it can tell you about the past (you need to think of this yourself)
The source analysis table
The source analysis table
The Sources you need to complete the table
The Sources you need to complete the table
(The first one is done for you)
(The first one is done for you)
You can use the internet to help you as well.
You can use the internet to help you as well.
DIARY ENTRY OF A WW1 FIGHTER PILOT
DIARY ENTRY OF A WW1 FIGHTER PILOT
Written by Charles Wright in 1916-1917.
Written by Charles Wright in 1916-1917.
I've done this one for you as the example.
I've done this one for you as the example.
abu simbel
abu simbel
This source is an Ancient Egyptian temple known as Abu Simbel. The temple is dedicated to pharaoh Ramses II, who ordered the construction of the temple. The temple was built by slaves and finished construction in 1244BC. This source shows us how important Ramses II must have been and how renowned he was to his people.
This source is an Ancient Egyptian temple known as Abu Simbel. The temple is dedicated to pharaoh Ramses II, who ordered the construction of the temple. The temple was built by slaves and finished construction in 1244BC. This source shows us how important Ramses II must have been and how renowned he was to his people.
THE IDENTITY CARD OF ROBERT KNOX
THE IDENTITY CARD OF ROBERT KNOX
This is the identity card of Robert Knox, an American soldier during WW2.
This is the identity card of Robert Knox, an American soldier during WW2.
AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE WRACK
AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE WRACK
The Wrack was a Medieval punishment used during the middle ages. The illustration shows how the punishment was used. The illustration was drawn by Dillon Silverton in 2016.
The Wrack was a Medieval punishment used during the middle ages. The illustration shows how the punishment was used. The illustration was drawn by Dillon Silverton in 2016.
AN ILLUSTRATION OF A KNIGHT'S ARMOUR
AN ILLUSTRATION OF A KNIGHT'S ARMOUR
This is the type of armour knights wore during the middle ages in the 1400's. The illustration was drawn by Dillon Silverton in 2016.
This is the type of armour knights wore during the middle ages in the 1400's. The illustration was drawn by Dillon Silverton in 2016.
a russian soldiers helmet during ww2
a russian soldiers helmet during ww2
This source is the helmet of a Russian solider during WW2. The helmet was made in 1492 by the Russian Military. We can can get a glimpse of what battle must have been like for the soldiers because we can see all the gunshot holes.
This source is the helmet of a Russian solider during WW2. The helmet was made in 1492 by the Russian Military. We can can get a glimpse of what battle must have been like for the soldiers because we can see all the gunshot holes.
replica knights armour
replica knights armour
This source is a set of replica armour made in 2018 by a company called Sterling Co for a Medieval Knights festival in Europe. This source can show us what knight's armour looked like during the Middle Ages.
This source is a set of replica armour made in 2018 by a company called Sterling Co for a Medieval Knights festival in Europe. This source can show us what knight's armour looked like during the Middle Ages.
Extension - qin dynasty sources
Extension - qin dynasty sources
If you are finished, add some sources about the Qin Dynasty to your table. Click the link below to find some sources on the Qin Dynasty.
If you are finished, add some sources about the Qin Dynasty to your table. Click the link below to find some sources on the Qin Dynasty.
kahoot on primary and secondary sources to finish the lesson
kahoot on primary and secondary sources to finish the lesson
Guess whether the source is primary or secondary.
Guess whether the source is primary or secondary.
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