This document provides a 4-step process for analyzing primary sources: 1) List what you observe in the source, 2) Consider how the source may be different if created today, 3) Develop questions the source inspires, and 4) Research to find answers to one of the questions. Students are guided to closely examine sources, reflect on changes over time, generate inquisitive questions, and further their understanding through additional investigation.
This document provides a 4-step process for analyzing primary sources: 1) List what you observe in the source, 2) Consider how the source may be different if created today, 3) Develop questions the source inspires, and 4) Research to find answers to one of the questions. Students are guided to closely examine sources, reflect on changes over time, generate inquisitive questions, and further their understanding through additional investigation.
This document provides a 4-step process for analyzing primary sources: 1) List what you observe in the source, 2) Consider how the source may be different if created today, 3) Develop questions the source inspires, and 4) Research to find answers to one of the questions. Students are guided to closely examine sources, reflect on changes over time, generate inquisitive questions, and further their understanding through additional investigation.
This document provides a 4-step process for analyzing primary sources: 1) List what you observe in the source, 2) Consider how the source may be different if created today, 3) Develop questions the source inspires, and 4) Research to find answers to one of the questions. Students are guided to closely examine sources, reflect on changes over time, generate inquisitive questions, and further their understanding through additional investigation.
Further investigation STEP 4 Research: Choose one of your questions and research the answer or related details. Record your information on the back. Include the web address of your source.
Library of Congress Primary Analysis ToolModified for Studies Weekly Lessons
