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Historical Inquiry and Source Analysis

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-WY-SS

7 lessons

Goal

Develop critical thinking and historical research skills by analyzing primary and secondary sources, identifying central ideas, and evaluating multiple perspectives.

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  1. Primary vs. Secondary Sources: What Is the Difference?Up next
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  5. The Sand Creek Massacre: Analyzing Multiple Historical PerspectivesNot started yet
  6. The Creation of National Parks: Primary and Secondary AccountsNot started yet
  7. Summarizing Central Ideas and Corroborating EvidenceNot started yet
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us-wySS5.4.5Wyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Identify differences between primary (e.g., historical photographs, artifacts, and documents, including treaties) and secondary sources. Find primary and secondary sources about an historical event (e.g., creation of reservations, Sand Creek Massacre, and creation of national parks). Summarize central ideas in primary and secondary resources.