The Sand Creek Massacre: Analyzing Multiple Historical Perspectives

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Examine primary and secondary source accounts of the Sand Creek Massacre to understand differing perspectives and historical evidence.

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Historical Inquiry and Source Analysis

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-WY-SS

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

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SS5.4.5Wyoming 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.