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Posted by: Colleen Smith
Students use a historical newspaper article to examine relationships between food and society.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Colleen Smith
This post highlights several primary source sets that teachers may want to incorporate into their practice of honoring Black History Month.
Posted in: African American History
Posted by: Colleen Smith
Learn about a new resource from the Library that uses musical primary sources and creates rich opportunities for students to learn about different cultures and traditions.
Posted in: Culture and Folklife, Fine and Performing Arts, Uncategorized
Posted by: Colleen Smith
Introducing students to different versions of the Declaration pf Independence may encourage deeper knowledge of its contents and encourage students to ask thoughtful questions about the time and place it was created.
Posted in: Constitution, Lesson Ideas, Revolution and the New Nation (1764-1815), Teaching Strategies
Posted by: Colleen Smith
Meet Lora Taylor, a 2025-2026 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Uncategorized
Posted by: Colleen Smith
Meet Michael Lowry, a 2025-26 Albert Einstein Distinguished Teaching Fellow at the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Interviews with Experts, News and Events
Posted by: Colleen Smith
Teachers could use the Civil Rights History Project to mark the MLK Jr. holiday. The digital collection offers teachers and students access to stories, experiences, and perspectives from individuals who were active in the civil rights movement.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present), Holidays
Posted by: Michael Apfeldorf
There is still time to apply for one of the Library’s FREE Teaching with Primary Sources Workshops, where participants will learn about and practice strategies for using primary sources with K-12 students. Applications are due January 23, 2026 and require a letter of recommendation.
Posted in: News and Events
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
A new primary source set from the Library of Congress features 18 primary sources that teachers can use to explore the American Revolution and the early years of the new nation.
Posted in: News and Events, Revolution and the New Nation (1764-1815)