1. Using Primary Sources to Teach Dr. Tammy Seneca tammy.seneca@wbrschools.net Region II Mini LACUE Conference February 8, 2014

2. Primary sources are integral to helping students achieve the CCSS. The standards require students to digest and apply information using discipline-specific skills, such as analysis, comparing sources, persuasive writing, and research. Students generate questions, take and organize notes, find, analyze, and cite sources. Additionally, learning new content vocabulary is essential, as is the ability to compare historical interpretations and form hypotheses. Note that literacy skills embedded in the CCSS include oral communication. Presentations provide vital opportunities for students to listen and speak.

3. Primary sources can provide the raw materials teachers need to support student achievement in the CCSS. Using photographs, maps, manuscripts, and other primary sources to engage students in learning and building critical thinking and constructing knowledge will help prepare students for success in school and beyond.

4. Primary Sources by State http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/ primarysourcesets/states/

5. http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroom materials/primarysourcesets/ Primary Source Sets A collection of primary source materials for a specific topic.

6. By Themed Resource http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/ themes/ Exhibitions, special presentations, lesson plans and other materials gathered from throughout the Library of Congress for selected curricular themes.

7. Web Guides by the Library of Congress Digital Reference Section http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/bibguide.html Web Guides A collection of primary source materials for a specific topic.

8. http://www.loc.gov/maps/Maps

9. The National Archives History Pin Page http://www.historypin.com/channels/view/23019/#!photos/list/ The March on Washington http://www.historypin.com/attach/uid23019/tours/view/540/title /The%2520March%2520on%2520Washington/ Women at Work http://www.historypin.com/attach/uid23019/collections/view/1 050/title/Women%2520at%2520Work/ Google Maps and Primary Docs

10. http://docsteach.org/ Create your own fun and engaging activities.

11. You Tube Resources Professional Development Resources http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL118B3DEBEBA03192 Civil Rights http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4B36134A09D7B8CE Inside the Vaults http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL52D84470A66DAC4A The National Archives Channel http://www.youtube.com/USNationalArchives

12. Life Magazine http://life.time.com/

13. Google Advanced Search http://www.google.ca/advanced_search When searching for primary sources for a particular time in history, go to Google Advanced Search and put in a time range!

14. http://www.smithsoniansource.org/tea/ viewdetails.aspx The Smithsonian

15. Classroom Example Lesson Idea: From Slavery to Civil Rights 1.Using Classtools.net’s Fake Tweet option, create fake tweets from throughout history. http://www.classtools.net/twister/ http://www.classtools.net/twister/ 2.Place a “timeline” on the wall and have the students read each tweet and place them in the correct order on the timeline. 3.In groups, have the students investigate a variety of primary sources and documents about the different events in the timeline. Students in groups will then select what they feel are the 5 most influential events in Civil Rights history. 4.They must justify their answers and present their findings to the entire class in the form of a presentation.

16. Classroom Example Lesson Idea: When Elvis Met Nixon http://web.wm.edu/hsi/cases/elvis/elvis_preview.html

17. Classroom Example Lesson Idea: Lincoln's Pockets http://historytech.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/lincolns-pockets/

18. Classroom Example Based on your analysis of the six documents and citing evidence to support your answer, please write a plausible explanation of what happened to Aaron between December, 1767 and January, 1771. Indicate whether you were satisfied with the evidence and list any additional questions that have been left unanswered through your investigation. Additional Primary Resources: http://research.history.org/DigitalLibrary.cfm From Historical Scene Investigations http://web.wm.edu/hsi/?svr=www Lesson Idea: Finding Aaron

19. Classroom Example Lesson Idea: The Conquistadors are Coming! Students will assume the role of conquistadors and choose a civilization to conquer (Aztecs, Incas, or Mayans). They will defend their selection with an oral presentation to the class accompanied by a Prezi visual presentation. http://moodle2.wbrschools.net/ course/view.php?id=366 Login as a Guest! Under Grade 5 Tab

20. More from Library of Congress Lesson Plans http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/lessons/ http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/lessons/ Presentations and Activities http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsand activities/ http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsand activities/ Prints and Photographs http://www.loc.gov/pictures/ Historic Newspapers http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/ Online Collections and Presentations http://www.loc.gov/rr/record/onlinecollections.html Film http://www.loc.gov/rr/mopic/ndlmps.html Manuscripts http://www.loc.gov/rr/mss/ammem.html

21. The National Archives Digital Vault http://www.digitalvaults.org/ The National Archives Teaching Documents http://docsteach.org/activities Finding Primary Sources: The National Archives http://www.archives.gov/education/research/primary-sources.html Educational Materials for K-12 Teachers from The Smithsonian http://siarchives.si.edu/education Historical Scene Investigations http://web.wm.edu/hsi/index.html Additional Resources