Defining Primary and Secondary Sources - Toolkit - The Learning Centre Archived Content This archived Web page remains online for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. This page will not be altered or updated. Web pages that are archived on the Internet are not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards. As per the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada, you can request alternate formats of this page on the Contact Us page. Toolkit Defining Primary and Secondary Sources By Michael Eamon, historian and archivist, Library and Archives Canada Primary Sources Secondary Sources When Is a Primary Source Not a Primary Source? Libraries and archives hold objects, like documents and books, which help us to find out what happened in the past. Primary and secondary sources, when used together, help us to understand people, ideas and events from the past. Primary Sources People use original, first-hand accounts as building blocks to create stories from the past. All of the following can be primary sources: Secondary Sources C.W. What do you think?
Teachit History - an online library of history teaching resources Teachers Resources | 100 Years of Anzac Tags: Primary, First World War (1914 – 1918), Education Resource This education publication has been developed for lower primary students to assist in developing students’ understanding of commemoration. It explores a variety of characters and their perspectives on Anzac Day. Balancing fictional characters, stylised illustrations and photographs, the publication shows students that Anzac Day is significant to many Australians, is an important part of Australian community life, and is a respectful event containing commemorative traditions and symbols. These Learning Activities support the education publication, Here they come: A day to remember. Here they come: A day to remember also provides the opportunity for students to identify the common symbols of commemoration and reflect on the significance of memorials in our communities. Here they come: A day to remember Learning Activities booklet Here they come: A day to remember
Cartoon PD in a Package Cartoon PD in a Package Overview Exam markers have identified cartoon interpretation as an area of weakness in the teaching of History in Australian schools. Cartoon PD in a Package is a resource from the John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library, developed with the support of a grant from the Public Education Endowment Trust. The package is designed to develop confidence and proficiency in teachers and students using cartoon resources. The value of this resource lies in its self-contained nature which allows it to deliver quality professional development without a presenter and at a time that suits the individual teacher. Teachers will find this package invaluable. Cartoon PD in a Package Section 1: Instructions to the Teacher Download cover, acknowledgements, contents and Section 1 (Pages 1-10) (159 Kbyte .pdf file)
Social Education Victoria The Australian War Memorial in Canberra has kindly made six memorial boxes available to Social Education teachers via SEV. The boxes include information booklets and artefacts that students can handle. The Teachers' Notes in the boxes help teachers adapt the material to help students of all ages gain a better understanding of war and its impact on Australian society. They can be borrowed for 2 1/2 weeks from SEV for a small handling and administrative fee which is further subsidised for SEV members. In 2016 the charges are $60 for non-members, $50 for members. Contact the SEV office on (03) 9349 4957 for bookings. Bookings are made for set periods of 2 1/2 weeks. Please note: Boxes are sent out from SEV by courier on a Tuesday, with aim of them reaching the school (or other organisation) by Wednesday. Box inventories can now be downloaded in PDF format, so teachers can check the list of items within each box in advance to assess its suitability. Bookings for 2016