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What Is History and Why Do We Study the Past?
Explain what history is and identify how understanding past events helps us make sense of the present.
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Analyzing Historical Sources and Evidence
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
6 lessons
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Learn how to analyze primary and secondary sources, evaluate perspective, and corroborate evidence to investigate the past.
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- What Is History and Why Do We Study the Past?You are here
- 2Distinguishing Primary and Secondary Sources in HistoryPremiumUp next
- 3Analyzing Artifacts, Photographs, and Physical ObjectsNot started yet
- 4Examining Letters, Diaries, and Written DocumentsNot started yet
- 5Understanding Point of View and Perspective in SourcesNot started yet
- 6Corroborating Evidence Across Different Historical AccountsNot started yet
Learning standards covered
SS.Hist2Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeWisconsin students will analyze, recognize, and evaluate patterns of continuity and change over time and contextualization of historical events.
SS.Hist2.a.eWisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeIdentify patterns of what stayed the same to self, family, and community over time.
SS.Hist2.b.eWisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeIdentify patterns of change to self, family, and community over time.