Primary and Secondary Sources Worksheet
Explore the difference between primary and secondary sources with this Grade 6 social studies worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the difference between primary and secondary sources.
1. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
A textbook about World War II
A diary entry from a soldier during the war
A documentary film about ancient Egypt
A biography of Abraham Lincoln
2. Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
A photograph of the first moon landing
A letter written by George Washington
A news report from 2020 about the 1969 moon landing
A video recording of a historical event as it happened
1. A primary source is created at the time of the event by someone who experienced it.
True
False
2. A secondary source always provides a firsthand account of an event.
True
False
1. A source created by someone who witnessed or was present during an event is called a source.
2. A source that analyzes or interprets primary sources is known as a source.
1. Explain why a photograph taken at the moment of an event is considered a primary source.
2. Describe one advantage of using a secondary source when researching a historical topic.
Match each item on the left with whether it is a Primary (P) or Secondary (S) source.
1. Autobiography
P or S
2. Encyclopedia article
P or S
3. Historical fiction novel
P or S
4. Speech transcript
P or S
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