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Analyzing Photographs & Prints
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students respond to 12 short answer questions which require them to analyze photographs and prints.
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King Phillip's War: A Primary Source, Exploring Options, and Sachem's Speech Writing Activity
Young scholars study the causes and effects of King Philip's War. In this Native American history lesson, students examine the options that the Native Americans had in 1676 New England. Young scholars weigh the pros and cons of the...
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Native American Gender Roles in Maryland: A Second Look
In this primary source analysis worksheet, young scholars examine Native American history to complete the graphic organizer about gender roles in Native American societies.
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Newspaper Article Analysis Worksheet: World War I
In this newspaper analysis worksheet, students review an article of their choosing and respond to 6 analytical questions.
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Another Account of the Tea Party
For this colonial America worksheet, students read an account of the Boston Tea Party by John Andrews written in 1773. Students discuss the content of the article.
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Transcript of Peggy Stewart Broadside
For this American history worksheet, learners examine a primary source document regarding the Peggy Stewart Broadside incident. Students respond to 12 short answer questions about the transcript.
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Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this colonial America lesson, students conduct research to determine how geographic conditions dictated settlement patterns.
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Adventures with Lewis and Clark
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Lewis and Clark lesson, students conduct research about the expedition and present their findings to their classmates.
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Mathew Brady: Civil War
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this Civil War instructional activity, students analyze photographs taken by Mathew Brady.
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The Burning of the Peggy Stewart
In this primary source analysis worksheet, learners examine a painting titled, "The Burning of the Peggy Stewart," and discuss its significance.
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Document Analysis Form: Maryland General Assembly
In this primary source analysis worksheet, learners complete a graphic organizer based on Maryland government. The primary source documents are not included.
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Proceedings from the Council of Maryland
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students read and discuss proceedings from the Council of Maryland in the 1660's.
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The Boston Tea Party: Massachusetts Gazette
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students respond read an article from the 1773 Massachusetts Gazette regarding the Boston Tea Party. Students discuss the excerpt and its significance in American history.
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Who Could Vote in Maryland in 1776?
In this voting rights worksheet, students examine 4 images and identify the individuals who would have been able to vote in 1776 in Maryland.
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Transcription of Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation
For this primary source analysis worksheet, students read Lord Dunmore's Proclamation and discuss its historical significance.
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Transcription of the Virginia Declaration
In this teaching primary resources worksheet, students read a transcription of the Virgina Declaration . Students read the excerpt and discuss its significance.
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What Do You See?
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students examine the image of a lynching and discuss its significance. Students also respond to 3 short answer questions regarding the image.
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Images of Woodland Indians
In this teaching American history worksheet, students examine a primary source documents that feature images of Woodland Indians. Students discuss their impressions of the images.
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Chester Town ResolutionsFrom the Gazette, May 21, 1774
In this teaching American history worksheet, students examine a primary source document regarding the British shipment of tea. Students discuss their impressions of the document.
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The Stamp Act
In this teaching American history worksheet, students examine a primary source document regarding the Stamp Act. Students discuss their impressions of the document.
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Written Assessment: Freedman's Bureau
For this teaching American history worksheet, high schoolers examine a primary source document regarding the Freedman's Bureau. Students respond to 1 short answer question.
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Hallie Flanagan Before Hearings. Special Committee on Un-American Activities #2
In this teaching American history worksheet, pupils examine a primary source document regarding the Hallie Flannigan hearing on un-American activities. Students discuss their impressions of the document.
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Interpreting Primary Sources: Letters
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students examine letters and respond to 8 short answer questions regarding their content.
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Editorial Cartoon: Equal Opportunity
students explore how editorial cartoons often use familiar adages or idioms in new ways to make a point about something.