Understanding Primary Sources (Historical Photographs)


Targets


In this lesson, you will learn how to look at old photographs to learn as much as possible from them.

Introduction


Examining historical photographs critically is a Social Studies skill and an important part of learning about the past. Photographs allow us to see what life was like long ago. 

What do you see in these photographs? 

We can learn a lot from old pictures such as these. 

In this lesson, you will learn how to do that.



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In 1903 Brewster Began Operating Its Tally-Ho Horse Carriage To Transport Guests; Photo In The Heritage Room Banff Springs Hotel
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