To determine if a primary source document is relevant to your lesson plan, assess whether it directly connects to the key topic or learning objectives of your lesson, provides first-hand information related to the historical period you're studying, and is accessible enough for your students to analyze and interpret based on their age and reading level, considering factors like the author's perspective, date of creation, and the document's content itself; essentially, ask yourself if the document offers valuable insights into the subject matter you are teaching and can be effectively used to engage students in critical thinking about the topic.
Built into every Gale Primary Source is a Learning Center which helps guide users through their research with primary sources.
To find the Learning Center within a Gale Primary Source Archive, look for the Learning Center Lightbulb Icon in the toolbar at the top of the screen:
The Find section of the Learning Center reviews:
Here is a screenshot of the Search The Archive section of the Learning Center within Archives of Sexuality and Gender:
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