TEACHING WITH PRIMARY SOURCES The Library of Congress and then some!
Why Use Primary Sources? Introduces a varied learning environment Analysis of documents opens a path to research Encourages independent research Group work becomes more exciting Sharpens students' skills Gives students a better sense of history Improves critical thinking & analysis skills
How To Get Started… TPS Home – Library of Congress
Analysis Tools From the LOC Using the Primary Source Analysis Tool All Purpose Tool Analysis Tools for Every Source I Think I See I Wonder
Primary Source Sets
Lesson Plans African American History American History American Indian History American Revolution Arts & Culture City & Regional History Civil War Culture & Folklife Discovery and Exploration Government, Law & Politics Immigration & Ethnic Heritage Maps & Geography News, Journalism & Advertising Oral Histories Photographs, Prints, and Posters Poetry and Literature Science, Technology & Business Sports, Recreation & Leisure Women's History World History & Cultures World War I World War II By Topic, Era, or Alphabetical
Presentations & Activities
Themed Resources
Collection Connections
Introductory Activity
Waldseemuller Map Activity
The Man in the Red Jacket Activity
Primary Source Sort
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