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13.4.12

Secondary Socials: How do we construct historical knowledge?

Take 2: Evidence and Interpretation

"How do we construct historical knowledge? This six-minute video introduces students to three key criteria for judging primary sources of information. Photos and letters about Chinese builders on the Canadian Pacific Railway reveal the importance of questioning, corroborating and carefully interpreting all types of evidence. (Social studies, Social responsibility) From The Thinking Teacher (April Issue)"

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