True Or False

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is an educational resource designed to test students’ understanding of primary and secondary sources. The title, “Primary and Secondary Sources,” is followed by a series of statements that students must evaluate as true or false, based on their knowledge of the definitions and distinctions between the two types of sources. The statements address common misconceptions and clarify the characteristics of primary sources (such as original letters and diaries) and secondary sources (such as textbooks and scholarly analyses).

Students are presented with ten statements to analyze, ranging from the nature of primary sources, the role of secondary sources, to the relationship between the two in research and documentation. For example, one statement reads, “A primary source is a text that was created during the time period which is being studied,” and another suggests, “Most documentaries about a topic are secondary sources but they frequently make use of primary sources.” By working through this worksheet, students will be able to solidify their understanding of the materials and methods historians and researchers use to study the past. This activity serves as a foundational exercise for students to develop critical thinking skills and become more adept at conducting research.