Primary vs secondary source

Bellringer1. Describe a time when you heard a story that

probably wasn’t true. I could be about you or one of your friends.

Objective• Students will be able to differentiate between

primary and secondary sources

Quiz 3 5 minute quiz: OPTIC1. What does “OPTIC” stand for?

OPTIC

Primary Source Activity• Look through your backpack or wallet for

something you carry that does not have monetary value.

• Trade your item with someone on the other side of the room

• Pretend you are from 100 years from now. What is this item, what 3 inferences could you make about this person?

Primary or Secondary source

• Roman money

Primary or Secondary source

• Roman coliseum

Primary or Secondary source

• Roman movie

Primary or Secondary source

• Roman mosaic

Primary or Secondary source

• Roman book

Primary or Secondary source

• Roman map

Sort activity

Primary or Secondary source• Why did Rome collapse?

• Read 7 theories handout

• Which theory do you think seems most plausible?• In your groups act out two theories

• +5 Points if:• Can’t saying the theory• everyone must stand and talk• All other groups must guess the theory secret ballot