Words to Own
Primary VS. Secondary
Communicating Information
Public Issue or Not?
Main Idea or Supporting Detail
100

Match the definition to the correct vocabulary word.

"Founded on truth or fact"

A. Bias

B. Unbiased

C. Common Good

D. Valid

Match the definition to the correct vocabulary word.

"Founded on truth or fact"

D. Valid

100

The United States Constitution is an example of a _____________ Source.

Primary or Secondary

The United States Constitution is an example of a _____________ Source.

Primary 

100

Where would you find...A Map of Columbus, Ohio, downtown, dated 1952?

Where would you find...A Map of Columbus, Ohio, downtown, dated 1952?

Almanac or Atlas

100

"Should hamburgers be sold at Chick-fil-A?"

Is this a public issue? Remember, a Public Issue is a topic of importance to the community, state, or nation.

NOT a Public Issue

"Should hamburgers be sold at Chick-fil-A?"

Is this a public issue? Remember, a Public Issue is a topic of importance to the community, state, or nation.

100

Determine if each phrase describes the main idea or a supporting detail from a research source.

"Gives an example or fact"

Determine if each phrase describes the main idea or a supporting detail from a research source.

"Gives an example or fact"

Supporting Detail

200

Match the definition to the correct vocabulary word.

"a record written by someone who experienced the event"

A. Primary Source

B. Secondary Source

C. Firsthand Account

D. Secondhand Account

Match the definition to the correct vocabulary word.

"a record written by someone who experienced the event"

C. Firsthand Account

200

A reference encyclopedia is an example of a _____________ Source.

Primary or Secondary

A reference encyclopedia is an example of a _____________ Source.

Secondary

200

Where would you find...Voting records of current Ohio senators?

Where would you find...Voting records of current Ohio senators?

Newspaper or Government Website

200

"Should we clean our lakes of algae each summer?"

Is this a public issue? Remember, a Public Issue is a topic of importance to the community, state, or nation.

Yes, Public Issue

Should we clean our lakes of algae each summer?

Is this a public issue? Remember, a Public Issue is a topic of importance to the community, state, or nation.

200

Determine if each phrase describes the main idea or a supporting detail from a research source.

"The overall topic or basic idea of a text"

Determine if each phrase describes the main idea or a supporting detail from a research source.

"The overall topic or basic idea of a text"

Main Idea

300

"Unbiased" means "free from prejudice or favoritism; fair."

True or False

"Unbiased" means "free from prejudice or favoritism; fair."

True

300

The Diary of Ann Frank is an example of a _____________ Source.

Primary or Secondary

The Diary of Ann Frank is an example of a _____________ Source.

Primary 

300

Where would you find...The Declaration of Independence text?

Where would you find...The Declaration of Independence text?

History Textbook, Website, Encyclopedia 

300

"Should the local grocery store sell cakes and pastries?"

Is this a public issue? Remember, a Public Issue is a topic of importance to the community, state, or nation.

Not a Public Issue

"Should the local grocery store sell cakes and pastries?"

Is this a public issue? Remember, a Public Issue is a topic of importance to the community, state, or nation.

300

Determine if each phrase describes the main idea or a supporting detail from a research source.

"Describes or gives additional information"

Determine if each phrase describes the main idea or a supporting detail from a research source.

"Describes or gives additional information"

Supporting Detail

400

A "Public Issue" is defined as something that can be a "benefit to all citizens or the community as a whole."

True or False

A "Public Issue" is defined as something that can be a "benefit to all citizens or the community as a whole."

False

400

Physical evidence in a court trial is an example of a _____________ Source.

Primary or Secondary

Physical evidence in a court trial is an example of a _____________ Source.

Primary

400

Where would you find...A Comparison of mayoral candidates’ stands on local issues?

Where would you find...A Comparison of mayoral candidates’ stands on local issues?

Newspaper or Government Website

(just a website is not enough)

400

"Should we build a public swimming pool in our community?"

Is this a public issue? Remember, a Public Issue is a topic of importance to the community, state, or nation.

Yes, Public Issue

"Should we build a public swimming pool in our community?"

Is this a public issue? Remember, a Public Issue is a topic of importance to the community, state, or nation.

400

Determine if each phrase describes the main idea or a supporting detail from a research source.

"A small piece of information"


Determine if each phrase describes the main idea or a supporting detail from a research source.

"A small piece of information"

Supporting Detail

500

All primary sources are first-hand accounts, True or False?

All primary sources are first-hand accounts, True or False?

False

A first-hand account is a personal, eyewitness report from someone who directly experienced an event, while a primary source is a broader category of original materials created during a specific period, which includes first-hand accounts but also other records like original documents, data, or artifacts. In essence, all first-hand accounts are primary sources, but not all primary sources are first-hand accounts.

500

A magazine article about a medical condition is an example of a _____________ Source.

Primary or Secondary

A magazine article about a medical condition is an example of a _____________ Source.

Secondary

500

Where would you find...A graph showing state tax rate increases over the last 10 years?

Where would you find...A graph showing state tax rate increases over the last 10 years?

Government Website or Almanac

(Just a website is not enough)

500

"Should we install sidewalk cutouts for easier access by wheelchairs?"

Is this a public issue? Remember, a Public Issue is a topic of importance to the community, state, or nation.

Yes, Public Issue

"Should we install sidewalk cutouts for easier access by wheelchairs?"

Is this a public issue? Remember, a Public Issue is a topic of importance to the community, state, or nation.

500

Determine if each phrase describes the main idea or a supporting detail from a research source.

"Usually stated within the title or first few sentences of an informational text."

Determine if each phrase describes the main idea or a supporting detail from a research source.

"Usually stated within the title or first few sentences of an informational text."

Main Idea