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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?

 

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:

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