Analysing History
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Analysing History
Historians are taught to interrogate sources. They compare as many different sources and historical perspectives as they can find. This is a skill that, when you master it, will open up a window into the past. So, how do we get started?
Analysing History
Curriculum
Year 7
AC9HH7S02 – locate and identify primary and secondary sources to use in historical inquiry
AC9HH7S03 – identify the origin, content, context and purpose of primary and secondary sources
AC9HH7S04 – identify and describe the accuracy and usefulness of primary and secondary sources as evidence
AC9HH7S06 – identify perspectives, attitudes and values of the past in sources
Year 8
AC9HH8S02 – locate and identify primary and secondary sources to use in historical inquiry
AC9HH8S03 – identify the origin, content, context and purpose of primary and secondary sources
AC9HH8S04 – identify and describe the accuracy and usefulness of primary and secondary sources as evidence
Year 9
AC9HH9S02 – locate, identify and compare primary and secondary sources to use in historical inquiry
AC9HH9S03 – identify the origin and content of sources, and explain the purpose and context of primary and secondary sources
AC9HH9S04 – explain the usefulness of primary and secondary sources, and the reliability of the information as evidence
Year 10
AC9HH10S02 – locate, identify and compare primary and secondary sources to use in a historical inquiry
AC9HH10S03 – identify the origin and content of sources, and explain the purpose and context of primary and secondary sources
AC9HH10S04 – explain the usefulness of primary and secondary sources, and the reliability of the information as evidence
Materials
Use these printable resources to further your learning in class:
Discussion Questions
What contextual questions should you consider when analysing a historical source to see if you can use it?
How do agenda and bias effect a historical source?
Why is it important to have a plan for how you will use a source in your historical inquiry?
How to History
How to History is a six-part video series exploring in-depth break downs of core history skills. Rounded out with posters, worksheets and other accompanying resources, the series empowers students to apply history skills to any area of historical research. How to History is curriculum aligned and has videos that can be used for both primary and secondary students from year 2 right up to year 10.
Find more How to History content here: