Public learning track
Analyzing Viewpoints, Bias, and Evidence in History
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
8 lessons
Goal
Evaluate historical texts by detecting loaded words, distinguishing facts from opinions, recognizing bias, and comparing contrasting points of view on historical topics.
8 lessons
0 of 8 done
- 1Detecting Emotion and Loaded Words in Primary SourcesUp nextStart
- 2Separating Facts From Opinions in Historical AccountsPremiumNot started yet
- 3Describing How Time Period Shapes an Author's ViewpointNot started yet
- 4Analyzing Point of View in Newspaper Articles and EditorialsNot started yet
- 5Identifying Point of View in Secondary Source Textbooks and BiographiesNot started yet
- 6Describing an Author's Bias or One-Sided ViewNot started yet
- 7Comparing Two Different Points of View on the Same TopicNot started yet
- 8Writing About Your Own Point of View as a Source CreatorNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.Hist4.d.iWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Describe the impact of the POV of the author on a primary or secondary source.
- SS.Hist4.d.eWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Identify the POV of your own primary or secondary source.
Curriculum Framework
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
1
7 lessons
Discovering Creator Perspectives in Historical Sources
Identify primary and secondary sources and explore how an author's background, role, and purpose shape firsthand accounts, artwork, and eyewitness records.
2
8 lessons
Analyzing Viewpoints, Bias, and Evidence in History
Evaluate historical texts by detecting loaded words, distinguishing facts from opinions, recognizing bias, and comparing contrasting points of view on historical topics.
3
4 lessons
Analyzing Author Intent and Perspective in Historical Sources
Analyze how an author's purpose, word choice, and intended audience shape the message and tone of historical documents and media.
4
7 lessons
Uncovering Missing Voices in Historical Records
Identify omitted perspectives in historical records and explore the experiences of marginalized groups through primary sources and oral traditions.
5
5 lessons
Corroborating Sources and Evaluating Historical Evidence
Compare multiple viewpoints, corroborate evidence across accounts, and evaluate source reliability to investigate historical events.
6
8 lessons
Core Principles and Values of American Democracy
Identify and explain the essential principles and shared values that guide American constitutional democracy, such as popular sovereignty, the rule of law, and the common good.
7
9 lessons
Founding Documents, Constitutional Rights, and Civic Ideals
Examine the key founding documents, constitutional protections, and civic actions that shape American democracy and help citizens fulfill its ideals.
8
10 lessons
Branches and Levels of Government
Understand the structure and powers of the federal government, federalism, tribal sovereignty, state and local government, and how laws are made.
9
7 lessons
Citizenship, Voting, and Civic Action
Explore citizen rights and responsibilities, voting history and practices, and ways young people can take civic action in their communities.