A first hand account of something.

Created at or near the time of the event.

A second hand account of something.

Created after the time of the event.

A newspaper is a primary source.

A textbook is a secondary source.

A diary entry is a secondary source.

A documentary is a primary source.

The study of the past through written records, artifacts, and other evidence.

Historians are people who study and interpret the past using evidence to understand what happened and why it matters.

Identifying and asking questions about the origins of the source, about the author’s purpose and perspective, when the source was created and for whom, and how trustworthy it is.

A careful, detailed interpretation of a short passage of a text. It involves analyzing the structure, language, and meaning of the text to understand how it works.

Placing a passage within its broader historical, cultural, social, political, or literary context to better understand its meaning, purpose, and impact.

The process of comparing once source with other sources to determine its accuracy, reliability, or consistency. It strengthens your understanding and interpretation of a text by testing it against other evidence.

A true statement that is known by experience and observation. It can be proven easily.

A view or belief, an idea, or a judgment for which there is no proof.

An outlook that is really personal and sometimes unreasonable.

Understanding how geography affects history. Analyzing maps and how locations impact events.

Tells us what the map is ABOUT

Shows directions on a map; COMPASS

Shows WHO made the map

Shows WHEN the map was made

Shows meaning of the symbols and colors on the map (KEY)

There are 5 continents.

There are 7 oceans.

There are 7 continents.

There are 5 oceans.