Public learning track
Corroborating Sources and Evaluating Historical Evidence
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
5 lessons
Goal
Compare multiple viewpoints, corroborate evidence across accounts, and evaluate source reliability to investigate historical events.
5 lessons
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- 1Comparing Multiple Sources to Build a Complete PictureUp nextStart
- 2Corroborating Evidence Across Different AccountsPremiumNot started yet
- 3Evaluating Source Reliability and TrustworthinessNot started yet
- 4Asking Critical Questions About Historical SourcesNot started yet
- 5Case Study: Investigating Competing Accounts of the Boston MassacreNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.Hist4.d.mWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Explain how the POV of the author can influence the meaning of a primary or secondary source.
- SS.Hist4.d.hWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Analyze how the POV of the author can influence the content and intent of a primary or secondary source and identify whose voices may be left out.
- 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Analyze how an author's purpose, word choice, and intended audience shape the message and tone of historical documents and media.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.