Can we learn a thing or two about history by looking at pictures from the past? As young historians view 2-D and 3-D primary source photographs, they respond to a series of worksheets that guides them toward unveiling clues about the past. 

Concepts

civil war, primary sources, primary source images, primary source analysis

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Tailor the lesson and photographs to meet the needs of the classroom, especially if 3-D glass are not readily available

Classroom Considerations

• In order to view the 3-D images and complete the lesson, individuals must have 3-D glasses

Pros

• Lesson introduces photos as a primary source
• The four-page packet includes procedures, vocabulary, activities, and an assessment
• Comes with primary source photos and worksheets with their answer keys 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.7