Sources and Artifacts Flashcards
I can describe primary sources, secondary sources, and artifacts.
Define ‘Primary Source’
A primary source is a record from the past created by someone who witnessed an event.
Define ‘Secondary Source’
A secondary source is created sometime after an event by someone who did not witness the event.
Define ‘Artifact’
Anything created or altered by humans - usually a weapon or tool.
Primary source, secondary source, or artifact: the axe that Otzi was carrying.
Artifact
Primary source, secondary source, or artifact: a diary entry by George Washington.
Primary Source
Primary source, secondary source, or artifact: the book Abe Lincoln wrote about the Pharaohs of Egypt.
Secondary Source
Primary source, secondary source, or artifact: our textbook.
Secondary Source
Primary source, secondary source, or artifact: a pair of scissors discovered in a teacher’s cabinet.
Artifact
Primary source, secondary source, or artifact: the email written by Owen Burdick about his experience on September 11, 2001.
Primary Source
