Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts6-8
Primary Source Analysis of Explorers
By Darron T.
This 2-page worksheet helps 8th graders analyze primary source documents related to the explorations of DeSoto and Cortez. It builds critical thinking and historical analysis skills.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a 30-minute small-group activity or as homework.
- Discussion question: What are the challenges of interpreting primary sources from different time periods?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a glossary of unfamiliar terms found in the primary sources.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students compare and contrast the motivations and impacts of DeSoto and Cortez based on the primary sources.
Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts6-8
Primary Source Analysis of Explorers
By Darron T.
This 2-page worksheet helps 8th graders analyze primary source documents related to the explorations of DeSoto and Cortez. It builds critical thinking and historical analysis skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a 30-minute small-group activity or as homework.
- Discussion question: What are the challenges of interpreting primary sources from different time periods?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a glossary of unfamiliar terms found in the primary sources.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students compare and contrast the motivations and impacts of DeSoto and Cortez based on the primary sources.