Primary Sources

Which item is a Primary Source?

• Diary

• Textbook

• Notes from a teacher

• Encyclopedia

Which item is a Secondary Source?

• Autobiography

• Photograph

• Patent

• Biography

Which item is a Primary Source?

• Recent News article

• Blog

• Declaration of Independence

• Dictionary

Which item is a Secondary Source?

• Drawing

• Photocopy of the Constitution

• Letter

• Atlas

Which item is NOT a Primary Source?

• National Geographic magazine article

• Diary

• 1900's Buffalo Nickel

• Live video footage

Which item is NOT a Secondary Source?

• Journal article on the Egyptians

• New York Times article on Genghis Khan

• Congressional Bill

• Thesaurus

What type of source is this?

• Primary
• Secondary

What type of source is this?

• Primary 
• Secondary

What type of source is this?

• Primary
• Secondary

If Mr. George decided to write a historical book on George Washington it would be a...

• Primary Source
• Secondary Source