Why and How We Study HISTORY · B4 History

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.1.1.2.1 - Identify the sources of history including archaeology, numismatics, oral tradition, wall paintings etc.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least six different sources of history, including archaeology, numismatics, oral tradition, wall paintings, old newspapers, and diaries.
Classify given sources of history into primary sources and secondary sources.
Explain the type of historical information that can be obtained from old newspapers and personal diaries, giving at least two examples.
Describe how at least one local source of history (such as a funeral brochure, appellation, or dirge) helps us learn about the past.
Demonstrate critical thinking by evaluating whether a given source is primary or secondary and justifying their choice.

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Curriculum details

Strand: History as a Subject (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Why and How We Study HISTORY (1.1)
Content standard: B4.1.1.2 - Understand the sources for writing history
Indicator: B4.1.1.2.1 - Identify the sources of history including archaeology, numismatics, oral tradition, wall paintings etc.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 4 (Week 4 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: History Curriculum (Basic 1-6), 2019, p. 21
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry route: What are the sources of history? What historical knowledge are we likely to acquire from these sources?
1. List the sources of history including funeral brochures, oral tradition, old photographs, old letters and diaries, arts and craft works, old newspapers, dirges, appellation and books.
2. Classify these sources under primary and secondary sources.
3. Explain how relevant historical information can we obtain from old newspapers and diaries? (E.g. Natural disasters - drought, bushfire etc.)