Exploring Primary Sources

Ignite a passion for social studies with authentic primary sources that provide a comprehensive understanding of historical events.

Bring social studies to life through primary sources such as maps, letters, photographs, political cartoons, and more. Exploring Primary Sources was developed by Teacher Created Materials to help teachers integrate engaging, authentic, historically accurate resources into the classroom that stand out against the normal backdrop of textbooks and worksheets. A focus on inquiry-based learning, increased rigor, and new technology captures students’ curiosity about the past as they naturally begin to use critical thinking to analyze historical events.

Overview

Encourage students to go beyond the textbook and become active learners to promote civic thinking in a culturally diverse world.

Help students develop a deeper understanding of historical concepts with authentic primary source cards and reproductions
Deliver research-based instruction with lesson plans that include historical background information for each primary source
Easily implement with fact-checked, historically accurate content, discussion questions, and included correlations
Prepare students for testing with document-based assessments and extension activities
Our 2nd Edition kits also feature:
- Culminating activities including Project-Based Learning
- Technology extension activities relevant to today’s learners
- Leveled historical background pages for diverse readers

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Exploring Primary Sources

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Correlations to National, State, and Province Standards

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