Website Evaluation

True or False, Wikipedia is where you should get all your internet information from? 

Unfortunately, this is not true. Wouldn't it be nice though to have all your valid, relevant and research based information in one spot? As budding Historians you will have to do more than look at Wikipedia. 

Todays lesson will help you evaluate the validity (truthful and trustworthiness) of the internet sites you may need to use for research.

When asked please click the link below.

How do we evaluate a website?
radcab.com 

Website Evaluation Activity

Current Event Websites

Here you will find a variety of websites that can be used for research for the Current Event quarterly projects. These are not the only resources that may be used but are a starting point.

Please remember that the articles must not be more than two years old and articles used must show a direct relationship to ancient history in some form. Ancient, for my class, means more than 1000 years ago. Articles need to be at least a page or longer in order for there to be enough information to complete your assignment. 

Examples of appropriate articles can include- a new ancient writing form found, new equipment used in archaeological digs, new evidence suggesting more information about an ancient civilization, pottery found, etc.

Encyclopedia entries are not a current event article.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE SPEAK TO ME.

archaeology.org 

socialstudiesforkids.com 

dogonews.com

teachingkidsnews.com

newsela.com