Did you know that Tisquantum literally means “Wrath of God?” Doesn’t quite sound like the do-gooder Native American we have come to love and revere throughout history, does it? What if there’s another side to Squanto? One we gloss over in history books and Thanksgiving day pageants? This primary source analysis will not only help your students analyze, evaluate, compare, and think critically about ten different sources regarding our beloved Squanto; it will also help them realize that every “character” they learn about history is a complex individual with multiple motivations and outlooks.
This set includes ten carefully selected and edited sources, tailored with the teenager in mind. They are assembled in an easy to navigate packet with graphic organizers and helpful tips. It also includes a teacher’s packet with tips and ideas for you. I know time is a precious commodity, so I created this with the idea that you would be able to jump right in with minimal preparation. There is also a helpful PowerPoint presentation that guides you as you teach your students HOW to analyze primary sources and then walk through the first few sources with them, pointing out important facts and phrases along with helpful blurbs and tips for the teacher. I want you to be successful.
If you have purchased my popular “Christopher Columbus: Hero or Villain?” or “Aztec Primary Source Analysis,” this set will build on the skills your students have already begun to learn. It is formatted and organized the same way.
Good luck and happy teaching! I hope you enjoy the lively debates that follow as you help your students engage with history, instead of just reading about it.
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Enjoy a discount on an AWESOME group of Primary Source Sets that will cover your first unit in a typical U.S. History course. In the first set students will dive into the Aztec culture. In the second they will explore the character and impact of Christopher Columbus. In the third set students will analyze colonization by looking through the eyes of the famous "Squanto" (Tisquantum). The final set will have students analyzing the Boston Massacre and issues surrounding it. These sets receive great reviews on TES and TPT! Enjoy having your students engage with history, learn critical thinking skills, and deepen their understanding of historical events!
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This resource bundle includes the following primary source sets: The Aztecs: Who or What Toppled The Mighty Aztec Empire?; Christopher Columbus: Hero of Villain?; and Squanto: "Wrath of God" or "gift from God?" These three will take you through the first few months of a typical U.S. History classroom, up until pre-Revolutionary war. I designed them so each unit (Native Americans, exploration, and colonization) would have one primary source set to help students reach higher levels of thinking. They will all pair well with what you are already doing in class. The three sets also increase in difficulty. The Aztec set is the simplest with the fewest resources. The following sets build on the knowledge and skills students gain each time they complete a set. To read reviews about how these resources work in a typical classroom, check out the primary source analysis about Christopher Columbus in my shop.
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