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The Mystery of History-Original Sources

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Young scholars research the events surrounding the Alamo in 1863, and explore the differences between primary and secondary sources of information. They brainstorm lists of items used to research a subject and categorize them as primary or secondary sources.

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secondary sources, interpretation, primary source analysis, primary sources

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interpretation, primary sources, reliability, secondary sources, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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1 day
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