Subject
Grade
Curricular Competency
Explain and infer different perspectives on past or present people, places, issues, or events by considering prevailing norms, values, worldviews, and beliefs (perspective)
Elaboration
- Sample activities:
- Examine primary sources (e.g., photographs, newspaper articles, cartoons, speeches) and evaluate what these sources reveal about the worldview and beliefs of the author.
- Compare primary and secondary sources about a controversial historical person.
- Key questions:
- To what extent do sources like newspaper articles reflect the attitudes of society versus the attitudes of authors?
- What types of sources are best to consult to get a more complete understanding of a particular issue or event?
keywords
Explain and infer different perspectives on past or present people, places, issues, or events by considering prevailing norms, values, worldviews, and beliefs