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History / Year 7 / Historical Skills / Analysis and use of sources

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Curriculum content descriptions

Draw conclusions about the usefulness of sources (ACHHS211)

Elaborations

recognising that, while evidence may be limited for a particular group of people, such evidence can provide useful insights into the power structures of a society
distinguishing between a fact (for example, ‘some gladiators wore helmets’) and an opinion (for example, ‘all gladiators were brave’)
using strategies to detect whether a statement is fact or opinion, including word choices that may indicate an opinion is being offered (for example, the use of conditionals might, could, and other words such as believe, think, suggests)

General capabilities

Literacy
Critical and creative thinking

ScOT terms

Historical sources, Judgement

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This resource supports quality teaching and learning through specific curriculum learning opportunities to engage students, as well as enhancing whole school and community interactions and events commemorating Anzac. Part of the Bringing communities together series in response to the NSW State Anzac Centenary.

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