Analyzing Primary Sources

Students will apply new knowledge of technology as well as review prior knowledge of previous time periods by compare/contrasting images of total war from multiple eras.

This is a document-based-question assignment that requires the students to construct a coherent essay that integrates their interpretation of primary source documents and their knowledge of the time period referenced in the question.

This lesson prepares students to use primary sources for research purposes. It provides students the opportunity to work on their analysis and research skills.

Students will write a letter to an appropriate government official arguing for or against the use of the Special Minimum Wage Certificate.

The lesson will incorporate primary sources, specifically political cartoons, relating to government spying and our interpretations of it. It will use a Socratic Seminar to explore the different viewpoints and arguments of student regarding the issue and will culminate in a short student reaction essay.

Analysis of primary documents relating to US involvement in the Middle East.

Students will analyze primary documents about the Truman administration and create a textbook page.

Students will analyze primary documents concerning the recognition of Israel.

Students analyze primary source documents and then write letters for and against legislation related to migrant labor.