Source Work
Primary Source Analysis
Analyze original documents by identifying author, purpose, and meaning.
Open ResourceHistorical Thinking
Think like a historian.
Clear, repeatable tools for analyzing sources, building arguments, and understanding change over time.
Core Tools
Use these across any unit to build stronger thinking, writing, and discussion.
Start Anywhere
Each tool stands on its own. Pick what fits your lesson.
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Secondary Source Analysis
Break down arguments and evaluate how evidence is used.
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Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Make a claim, support it with evidence, and explain your reasoning.
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Contextualization
Place events in a broader setting to understand when and why they matter.
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Comparison
Identify similarities and differences across events, ideas, or regions.
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Cause and Effect
Trace how events connect and why change happens over time.
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Historical TimeBox
Organize history visually by year to see patterns and connections.
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