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Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how Nina Silvia Iskandarsjach, the Summer 2021 Liljenquist Fellow for the Library of Congress learned more about some photographs in the collection by focusing on the the details in the images.
Posted in: African American History, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore population trends using population pyramids and apply strategies for using them in the classroom.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
This post by Sam Correia, a 2021 Library of Congress Junior Fellow explore the role of women in the history of modern day computers and computer programming.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math, Women's History
Posted by: Danna Bell
How can mathematical reasoning be used to offer a fresh historical analysis on a topic? Explore charts from the Statistical Atlas from 1890 for some suggestions.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
For the final session of our foundations in teaching with primary sources series we'll explore ways to use primary sources to help students gain information literacy skills.
Posted in: News and Events, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Danna Bell
Use pop up books to help students explore Engineering techniques as part of a STEM curriculum.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
How can primary sources help students explore the multiple perspectives of an event? This webinar will provide teaching ideas to support your students.
Posted in: News and Events, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Danna Bell
Wonder how rumors get started and how they are spread? The World War II Rumor collection explores that topic. Learn more from a post provide by the American Folklife Center.
Posted in: Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Do you use a Century of Lawmaking with your students? This blog post provides information on changes to the website and where you can find these resources in the future.
Posted in: Constitution, Government and Law, News and Events