Identifying Primary and Secondary Sources

Investigate the difference between primary and secondary sources with this helpful social studies worksheet! Geared toward middle school learners, this worksheet begins with definitions and examples of three kinds of sources: primary sources, secondary sources, and non-historical sources. Then, using the information to help them, students will be asked to review a diverse series of sources on World War II and categorize each one as either a primary, secondary, or non-historical source. Get more practice with this important skill with the Identifying Primary and Secondary Sources: The American Revolution worksheet!