Publisher Description

Coins tools and clothing are primary source artifacts. What can they teach you about the pastDid you know coins photographs speeches and letters can teach you about history Learn about the different kinds of primary sources and how to study them. You can become a primary source pro

Author Biography

Kelly Boswell has many years of experience in education as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, and district literacy specialist. She is passionate about seeing young readers and writers blossom and grow into independent learners. She is the coauthor of Solutions for Reading Comprehension and Crafting Nonfiction and has recently published a series of nonfiction books for children with Capstone. Kelly lives in Montana with her husband and two young sons.

Table of Contents

What is a primary source artifact? -- Different kinds of primary source artifacts -- Looking, learning, wondering -- Digging deeper -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Critical thinking questions -- Index.

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Primary sources promote inclusivity and diverse points of view by showcasing different experiences of the same events. Uses an inquiry-based approach that models the 5Ws. Supports national social studies standards related to the past, present, and future. Supports ISTE standards for learners related to knowledge construction and AASL standards framework for learners related to inquiry, inclusion, curation, and engagement. Includes online KWL charts and 5W graphic organizers to use with students.

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Bolded Glossary Words, Discussion Questions, Fact box(es), Full color, Glossary, Index, More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, On-page definitions of glossary terms, Photograph(s), Primary Sources, Safe websites at FactHound.com, Sidebar(s), Table of Contents

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