Grade 2 · Social Studies · On Level
Free History & Sources worksheet - version 8
Grade 2 history & sources practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
History & Sources
Grade 2 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-IGZ79Q-1LGF
1.Explain “continuity” in your own words.
2.Explain “causation” in your own words.
3.Explain “secondary source” in your own words.
4.Explain “turning point” in your own words.
5.Explain “primary source” in your own words.
6.Explain “historical context” in your own words.
7.Explain “chronology” in your own words.
8.Explain “bias” in your own words.
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
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- Explain “continuity” in your own words.an aspect that remains similar over time
- Explain “causation” in your own words.the relationship between events and their contributing reasons
- Explain “secondary source” in your own words.an account created later using other evidence
- Explain “turning point” in your own words.an event that significantly changes what follows
- Explain “primary source” in your own words.evidence created during the period being studied
- Explain “historical context” in your own words.the conditions and ideas surrounding an event
- Explain “chronology” in your own words.the arrangement of events by time
- Explain “bias” in your own words.a preference that can influence an account
Worked example
Identify when and why a source was created, then corroborate it with other evidence.
Common mistake
Treating one perspective as a complete account.
Helpful hint
Ask who created the source and what evidence supports it.