1820s-1850s, Views from the Colony: A Look at Life in Upper Canada Ontario History Quest
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Introductory Activities

Activity:

Introductory Activities: Primary and Secondary Sources

Students will be introduced to the concept of primary and secondary sources. They will then visit a number of different primary source "stations," which they will analyze through a series of prompts.

 

 

 

Time Requirement

Introductory Activities: Primary and Secondary Sources (total)

135-165 minutes

Optional Introduction: The Great Migration

30 minutes

Understanding Primary and Secondary Sources

60 minutes

Using Primary Sources: The Historian's Tools

75 minutes

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