Primary and Secondary Sources

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What is a primary source?

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A source created by someone who was there at the time of an event.

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What is a secondary source?

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A source created by someone who was NOT there at the time of an event.

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Identify the source type: A cartoon showing how Pocahontas met John Smith.

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SECONDARY

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Identify the source type: A book describing Christopher Columbus sailing to America.

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SECONDARY

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

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PRIMARY

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What is an example of a primary source?

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A diary written by a soldier during a war.

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What is an example of a secondary source?

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A history book that talks about World War II.

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Why are primary sources important?

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They provide firsthand accounts and direct evidence of historical events.

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Why are secondary sources important?

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They help us understand and interpret primary sources and provide context.

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What type of source is a photograph taken during an event?

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PRIMARY