Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Primary vs. Secondary Sources

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Source that was written or created during the time of the event it covers.

Back

Primary Source

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Information that was created by someone who was not present at the time of the event.

Back

Secondary Source

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the source type: A play showing how Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a lightning storm.

Back

SECONDARY

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the source type: A short story describing Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla's 'electrical' battle.

Back

SECONDARY

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the source type: Anne Frank's actual diary describing her life during World War 2.

Back

PRIMARY

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the source type: A textbook describing the civil rights movement.

Back

SECONDARY

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the source type: A live news report about the opening of a power plant.

Back

PRIMARY

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