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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

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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

AC9HH8S06 – identify perspectives, attitudes and values of the past in sources

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

AC9HH9S06 – compare perspectives in sources and explain how these are influenced by significant events, ideas, locations, beliefs and values

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

AC9HH10S06 – compare perspectives in sources and explain how these are influenced by significant events, ideas, locations, beliefs and values

Materials

Use these printable resources to further your learning in class:

Analysing History Worksheet Colour

Analysing History Worksheet Greyscale

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?

 

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