Exploring Eclipses Through Primary Sources: Earth, Moon & Sun
Posted by: Danna Bell
As we prepare for the next solar eclipse learn more about how eclipses work.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
Archive: 2024 (92 Posts)
Thomas Jefferson and the 1811 Constitution Day Eclipse
Posted by: Danna Bell
As we prepare for the Monday solar eclipse, learn how Thomas Jefferson and others studied the 1811 Constitution Day eclipse.
Posted in: Constitution, Revolution and the New Nation (1764-1815), Science Technology and Math
Political Parties: A New Primary Source Set for Teachers from the Library of Congress
Posted by: Colleen Smith
Learn more about our new primary source set on political parties.
Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present), Government and Law
A Path to a Wonderful Spring Break: Activities Featuring Primary Sources
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore activities you can do during spring break.
Posted in: Holidays
Primary Sources from the Cutting Room Floor: Extending the Child Labor Primary Source Set
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Explore some of the materials that were "left on the cutting room floor" in the recently released Child Labor Primary Source Set.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Learn How to Bring in the Nature of Science using Historical Primary Sources: Join us at NSTA
Posted by: Danna Bell
Join us in Denver for the NSTA conference. And also look at some of the science related resources we have available online.
Posted in: News and Events, Science Technology and Math
Topical Guides to the Chronicling America Newspaper Database
Posted by: Cheryl Lederle
Explore topical guides for Chronicling America, the historic American newspaper database.
Posted in: Primary Source Highlights
Women’s History Teaching Ideas for the K-5 Teacher
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore ways to help younger students learn more about women in United States history.
Posted in: Women's History, Young Learners
New Technologies and Voter Information
Posted by: Colleen Smith
See how technology played a role in the 1960 presidential election.
Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present), Lesson Ideas