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Academics compare images of the Boston Massacre to understand differing opinions of the event. Scholars view multiple images, participate in group discussion, and complete a series of written prompts. Young historians gain an understanding of how a single historical event can be judged from multiple viewpoints.
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Instructional Ideas
- Complete the activity as a group to assist learners unfamiliar with analyzing images
- Have pupils write newspaper articles describing the events of the Boston Massacre
Classroom Considerations
- The activity is designed to be completed on a computer
Pros
- Resource uses primary sources to enhance learning
- Activity is good for English learners as it uses images instead of written text
Cons
- None