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Anaylzing Documents

Anaylzing Documents. How to examine Primary and Secondary Source Documents. Primary vs. Secondary Sources. Primary Source Original Documents (with the exception of translations) What are some forms of Original Documents? Artifacts What are some examples of Artifacts through history?

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Anaylzing Documents

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  1. Anaylzing Documents How to examine Primary and Secondary Source Documents

  2. Primary vs. Secondary Sources • Primary Source • Original Documents (with the exception of translations) • What are some forms of Original Documents? • Artifacts • What are some examples of Artifacts through history? • Secondary Source • Publications • Some examples?

  3. Analyzing Documents • Explain the question, theory or point of view in the documents • Classify the documents. Do they deal with Political, Economic, or Social Issues • Identity the source of the documents • Determine the validity and bias of the documents being analyzed • Connect the documents to each other

  4. How to Use a Map as a Historical Document • Identify the subject of the map • Identify the historical context of the map • Explain the information about the subject included on the map • Connect the information on the map to the historical context of the subject • Compare the map with other maps

  5. German Propaganda Map What Images do you see on the map? What is the Subject of the Map? What is the Point of View? How does this differ from other maps?

  6. Using Art as a Historical Document • State everything you see: Colors, shapes, objects, etc. • Identify the historical period in which the work of art was created. • Determine the theme of the painting. • Connect the theme to the historical period • Indicate whether the artwork reflects or criticizes the society, and explain how it does so.

  7. German War Poster- to Join What colors are there in this poster? How many people are there? What is the subject of this poster? What is the message?

  8. http://teacherweb.com/WQ/HighSchool/Exploration/ ! Now you’re all set to start examining some historic documents! Go to website above, and work on activities for the sheet you received.

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