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What makes a source primary or secondary? Middle schoolers read a definition of each term before exploring different examples and applying their knowledge to a research project.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include in a social studies or language arts department meeting to discuss ideal research practices for students within the department
- Have learners come up with modern examples of primary and secondary sources, including retweets and quoted captions
Classroom Considerations
- Consider reformatting the exit tickets or projecting them onto the board to avoid printing with a lot of color
- The scenarios are color-coded based on their primary or secondary status; print in black and white to obscure the answers and use the original copy as the answer key
Pros
- Aligned to the TEKS standards for middle schoolers
- Clearly delineates the difference between primary and secondary sources, which can be challenging for some learners
- Versatile for multiple types of research projects
- Includes graphic organizers and exit tickets
Cons
- None