- Definition
Secondary sources are like history books or documentaries that talk about past events, but they weren't made at the time those events happened. They often use original information (primary sources) to explain what happened and offer opinions about it.
secondary sources is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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