Digitized Classic Books for All Ages
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Browse a selection of digitized rare children's books from the collections of the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Poetry and Literature, Teaching Tools, Young Learners
Archive: April 2012 (8 Posts)
Making Interdisciplinary Connections with Maps
Posted by: Anne Savage
Use maps to develop fun, yet meaningful, activities across disciplines for students at any level.
Posted in: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Geography and Maps, Teaching Strategies, Young Learners
Primary Source Analysis Tool: What’s Next? Further Investigation
Posted by: Anne Savage
So, your students have analyzed a primary source. What is the next step. Explore the Teachers Guides to Analyzing Primary Sources and tips from Teacher in Residence Earnestine Sweeting.
Posted in: Teaching Tools
“Get caught reading” with the Library of Congress
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Where can you find digitized rare books, information about the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, the National Book Festival, and myriad other resources to support literacy and reading? Visit READ.gov, from the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Poetry and Literature
Aloha, Hawaii! Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Month
Posted by: Stacie Moats
Consider using primary sources to help your students learn more about the fascinating state of Hawaii and its diverse populations in celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month this May.
Posted in: Asian American History, Lesson Ideas
Going Green: Celebrating Our Natural World
Posted by: Danna Bell
Many of us are working to preserve our natural resources. We recycle, compost, use public transportation or try to turn off lights in empty rooms. Though many may think this movement toward “being green” is a new trend, protecting the environment has been a part of United States history for many years.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
The Titanic: In the News and in Memory
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
How can we learn from tragedies? It’s a universal question that can engage students as they consider both contemporary and historic examples. April 15, the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the luxury liner Titanic, presents a timely opportunity. Help your students analyze varying perspectives on this tragic event through primary sources from the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Lesson Ideas
Teaching with Primary Sources: Regional Program
Posted by: Stacie Moats
As a teacher, how can you gain access to free professional development opportunities funded by the Library's Teaching with Primary Sources Regional program?
Posted in: News and Events