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Analyzing The Roots & Effects of New Imperialism Though Historical Documents of Different Perspectives
Overview
Description: The attached unit has incorporated Media Literacy for Social Studies by scaffolding a variety of primary source document activities of varying perspectives on New Imperialism (1850-1914) which allow the studnt to identify possible bias or misinformation. The guided questions which accompany the primary sources ask the student to explain differing responses and to think critically about why those responses may be different depending on the context.
Media Literacy for Social Studies - New Imperialism: World History
New Imperialism: Does Might Make Right?
1870-1914
Media Literacy in Social Studies
Created June 28, 2020 by Emily Wilson
Description: The attached unit has incorporated Media Literacy for Social Studies by scaffolding a variety of primary source document activities of varying perspectives which allow the student to identify possible bias or misinformation. The guided questions which accompany the primary sources ask the student to explain differing responses and to think critically about why those responses may be different depending on the context.