AI Tutor
Imagine you walk into the kitchen and see wet paw prints leading straight to an empty dog bowl.
You did not see your dog drink the water, but those paw prints are evidence — clues or proof that show something is true.
How do detectives and historians use clues to learn about people and places from long ago?

Clues from the Past

In social studies, evidence can be old photographs, letters, maps, or real objects like tools and toys.
What makes a clue strong enough to prove something actually happened?

Matching Evidence to Facts

A fact is a statement that can be proven true with real evidence.
When you share a fact, you always pair it with the exact clue that backs it up.
A common mistake is confusing a personal feeling with evidence.
Saying 'I think the old school was fun' is an opinion, but showing an old report card or photograph gives real proof.