1. Clinton Middle School The Amazing Race
Primary and Secondary Resources

2. Types of Resources used for Research
Print Resources
Non-fiction books
Encyclopedias
Almanacs
Dictionaries
Atlases
Magazines

3. Types of Resources Used for Research
Electronic Resources
TPS databases
Internet Websites
Electronic Dictionaries
Electronic Encyclopedias
On-line Magazines

4. PRIMARY RESOURCES First in time or order; first in importance
original; not derived or subordinate; fundamental; basic.
immediate or direct, or not involving intermediate agency: primary perceptions.
Dictionary.com, (2007). Retrieved September 18, from

5. Types of Primary Resources
Objects
Artifacts
Tools
Weapons
Inventions
Uniforms
Fashion
Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from

6. Types of Primary Resources
Images
Photographs
Film
Video
Fine art
Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from
Library of Congress, (2005). Prints and photographs reading room. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from

7. Types of Primary Resources
Audio
oral histories
Interviews
Music
Audio recordings
Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from

8. Types of Primary Resources
Statistics
Census data
Land surveys
Maps
Ordinances
Blueprints
Architectural drawings
Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from

9. Types of Primary Resources
Written Text
Journals
Letters
Diaries
Cookbooks
Advertisements
Documents in the original handwriting or language
Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from

10. Types of Primary Resources
People and Community
Family photographs
Souvenirs
Recipes
Oral histories,
Local historical societies
Physical surroundings
Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from

11. Secondary Resources
derived or derivative; not primary or original: secondary sources of historical research.
work that interprets or analyzes an historical event or phenomenon. It is generally at least one step removed from the event. Examples include scholarly or popular books and articles, reference books, and textbooks.
Dictionary.com, (2007). Retrieved September 18, 2007 from
U.C. Berkley Library, (2004). Library research: finding primary resources. Retrieved September 18, 2007 from

12. Types of Secondary Resources
All print and electronic resources that are not primary resources.
If the account is told by someone who wasn’t there, it is a secondary resource.
Most books, websites, databases, etc. are secondary.

13. The Adventure Begins

14. Select Your Team

15. Choose Your Route
Go to the Clinton Website, Library link, then Library Resources.
Open the Primary Pathfinder.
Follow the directions on the right side of the page.

16. Big6 Checklist Step 1: Task definition
What do I need to find out?
What are my options?
Step 2: Information-Seeking Strategies
What resources will I use?
Nonfiction, reference books, magazines
Step 3: Location and Access
Have I looked in OPAC?
Have I looked in the reference section?
Have I asked my librarian for help?

17. Finish Line
After finishing the pathfinder, show Mrs. Gallagher your worksheet.
Remember, it must be accurate and essential information for good research.

18. You are now finished with this leg of your Amazing Race
You are now finished with this leg of your Amazing Race. You are ready to start another race.