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What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	History
What topic	primary and secondary soures
What length (min)	40
What age group	Year or Grade 6
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Lesson Plan: Understanding Primary and Secondary Sources

Subject: History

Grade Level: 6

Duration: 40 minutes

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Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Define primary and secondary sources.
2. Identify examples of each type of source.
3. Explain the significance of both types of sources in historical research.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and computer
• Printed handouts with examples of primary and secondary sources
• Access to the internet for research (if time allows)

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Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin by asking students: "What do you think sources are when we talk about history?"
• Write their responses on the whiteboard.
• Introduce the topic by explaining that historians use different types of sources to learn about the past.

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Direct Instruction (15 minutes)

Primary Sources

• Definition: Primary sources are original documents or artifacts created during the time under study. They provide firsthand accounts of historical events.
• Examples:
  • Letters
  • Diaries
  • Official documents
  • Photographs
  • Artifacts (e.g., tools, clothing)

Secondary Sources

• Definition: Secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of primary sources. They are created after the event and provide context and commentary.
• Examples:
  • Textbooks
  • Articles
  • Documentaries
  • Biographies

Discussion

• Ask students why they think both types of sources are important in understanding history.
• Provide scenarios and have students determine whether the source is primary or secondary.

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Activity (15 minutes)

• Activity Description: Divide students into small groups. Give each group a set of examples that include both primary and secondary sources. Ask them to classify each example correctly.
• Groups Share: Each group will present one example of a primary source and one example of a secondary source, explaining their reasoning.

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Summarize the key points of primary and secondary sources.
• Reiterate the importance of using multiple types of sources when researching history.
• Ask students to share one new thing they learned today.

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Homework Assignment (5 minutes)

Tasks:

1. Choose a historical figure you admire. Write a short paragraph about them, using at least one primary and one secondary source.
2. Find a primary source (like a letter or diary) related to your historical figure online, and write a brief summary of it.
3. Find a secondary source (like a biography or article) and write a summary of that as well.

Correct Answers:

• There are no specific correct answers for the homework as it encourages student research. However, students should demonstrate understanding by providing:
  • Accurate identification of one primary and one secondary source.
  • Summaries that reflect an understanding of the content of each source.

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Images Needed

• The image of an old letter written during World War II.
• The image of a classroom where students are analyzing historical photographs.
• The image of a student reading a modern biography in a library setting.

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By following this lesson plan, students will gain a clear understanding of primary and secondary sources and their role in historical research.