Source Scenario Sort

Students read several real-world scenarios in which individuals use different types of information for learning or research. For each scenario, they decide whether the described source is primary or secondary, then label it with P or S. The activity supports understanding of firsthand accounts versus interpreted information and teaches students to apply source terminology to practical situations. This helps develop analytical thinking and a deeper grasp of historical research methods.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Identifying Source Types

English Language Arts – Analyzing Informational Text

Social Studies – Research and Inquiry Skills

Critical Thinking – Applying Definitions to Scenarios

This worksheet is part of our primary vs. secondary sources worksheets collection.