Exploring Native American Constitutions and Treaties Using Primary Sources
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Learn about the treaties between Native American nations and the United States government.
Posted in: Native American History
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In Time for Constitution Day: New Alexander Hamilton Teacher Resource and New Article on the Federalist Papers
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Just in time for Constitution Day, the Library's newest primary source set centers on Alexander Hamilton, a key contributor to the shaping and debate surrounding the U.S. Constitution.
Posted in: Government and Law, Revolution and the New Nation (1764-1815)
Tonight: Free Constitution Day Webinar Launches Library of Congress Educator Webinar Series
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
The Library of Congress 2014-15 educator webinar series kicks off tonight at 7:00 ET with a program about Constitution Day Resources. Join teachers and school librarians from around the country to get quick access to primary sources and teacher tools to use with your students in time for Constitution Day.
Posted in: News and Events
Constitution Day and Congress.gov: Exploring the Legislative Process
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
This Constitution Day, we can look back at some of the processes laid out in the Constitution and use a new tool from the Library of Congress, Congress.gov, to see how they're being used today.
Posted in: Teaching Tools
New Constitution Day Webinar from the Library of Congress
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
The hour-long program will start with an analysis of a primary source related to Constitution Day and participants will be invited to discuss instructional strategies that can be used with primary sources. In addition, education specialists will highlight resources related to Constitution Day for teachers from the Library’s vast online collections.
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Constitution Day: Exploring the Creation of the Constitution Online
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Looking for a Constitution Day activity? Have students zoom in on actual draft documents to learn what’s behind the main ideas in the Constitution. They’re sure to discover some intriguing changes along the way.
Posted in: Constitution, Government and Law
Resources for National History Day Projects
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Whether students are interested in examining a historic revolution, exploring social reactions to a particular event or idea, research the origins of a reform movement, or identify a topic that includes elements of all three Rs, the Library of Congress has online resources to support their 2025 National History Day project.
Posted in: Primary Source Highlights
“Vote!” Election Day Pages in Historic Newspapers
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Historic newspapers allow students to explore twentieth-century articles and advertisements that encouraged Americans to vote.
Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present), Government and Law, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
The Library’s Pinterest Board for Teachers Has a New Look
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Learn more about the Library's Pinterest board for educators.
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