Gale History Databases Exploration

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Grade Level9th Grade

SubjectHistory

Original Prompt

Help me develop an online scavenger hunt using Gale history databases to teach research skills to identify both primary and secondary sources for a National History Day research project. The following is a summary of the web page https://go.gale.com/ps/start.do?p=WHIC&u=pl1947&sid=galepages: The web page from Gale indicates that there has been an error due to "invalid parameter data" in user input. It highlights that "Suspicious Activity Detected" has been identified, implying potential issue...

This learning resource is designed to help students navigate Gale history databases and understand the distinction between primary and secondary sources in historical research. By engaging with the material, students will learn how to effectively locate relevant sources for their National History Day (NHD) project, incorporating both firsthand accounts (primary sources) and interpretative works (secondary sources). The scavenger hunt format encourages interaction with the databases while guiding students through critical analysis of chosen sources. Additionally, the resource includes parts for both primary and secondary source hunts, alongside evaluation guidelines to enhance students' research skills and their ability to construct compelling historical arguments.