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Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
I would in no way compare myself to Benjamin Franklin--for a number of very good reasons. However, as a newly minted science Teacher in Residence at the Library of Congress, I recognize that reflecting on Franklin, both as man and myth, might help me make sense of the opportunities ahead.
Posted in: News and Events, Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
I have never been to Syria. I had only read about and seen images of the ancient ruins in Palmyra. I knew the 2,000-year old Greco-Roman structures were falling apart and had been for centuries. I had, however, no personal experience with them. But late last month, when news reports detailed their destruction, I found myself very upset, and tried explaining why to my children.
Posted in: World History
Posted by: Danna Bell
I love the Library's collections of prints and photographs. I also love the "Selected Library of Congress Sources for Texas!" However, I would like to share some analog primary sources that we have digitally preserved: the bilingual gazettes (1863), Spanish and French, of the Second Mexican Empire.
Posted in: Government and Law, Hispanic American History, Interviews with Experts
Posted by: Anne Savage
Looking for a way to observe Constitution Day in your classroom or library? Choose from among several ready-to-go activities.
Posted in: Constitution, Government and Law, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Danna Bell
We're delighted to introduce the Library of Congress 2015-16 Teacher in Residence for audio and visual materials. Since 2000, the Library of Congress has selected an exceptional teacher to advise and collaborate with its educational staff. Tom Bober, a librarian at RM Captain Elementary in Clayton, Missouri, has used primary sources on historical and scientific topics from the Library of Congress to help students construct knowledge.
Posted in: News and Events
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
The K-12 education team at the Library of Congress invites educators to join us at 4 PM ET on September 10 for a free webinar to explore and celebrate resources related to the creation and adoption of the Constitution of the United States.
Posted in: News and Events
Posted by: Danna Bell
This year the National Book Festival is bigger than ever with over 200 authors, 1000 volunteers and tons of opportunities to celebrate the joys of reading. As this year is the 200th anniversary of the purchase of Thomas Jefferson's books to help rebuild the Library of Congress we are saluting Thomas Jefferson and using his comment, "I Cannot Live Without Books" as the theme for this year's festival.
Posted in: News and Events
Posted by: Danna Bell
An item in the collections that I love because I think it is both beautiful and intriguing is this poster for P.T Barnum & Co's Greatest Show on Earth.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
It may not feel much like fall in most of the U.S., but even in the absence of autumn leaves, school doors are opening and educators are preparing for--or beginning--a new year of teaching. In that spirit, we'd like to welcome you to another year of teaching using primary sources from the online collections of the Library of Congress! The Library offers millions of primary sources for free to all on its Web site, loc.gov, and its education program supports teachers as they use these powerful items effectively in the classroom.
Posted in: Lesson Ideas, Teaching Tools