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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)
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
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Learn about our new Primary Source Set on the Great Migration.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present), Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Highlights of some of the ways the Library of Congress supports K-12 teachers and school librarians in the use of the Library's rich online collections of primary sources.
Posted in: News and Events, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Explore the resources available to support classroom activities on African American history.
Posted in: African American History
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Use maps and photographs to study Greenwood Avenue before and after the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Posted in: African American History, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
We would like to welcome you all to another year of the Teaching with the Library of Congress blog!
Posted in: News and Events
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)
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
In this one-day workshop for grades 6-12 educators, Library of Congress education specialists will model a variety of strategies for using world history-related primary sources to engage students, build critical thinking skills, and construct knowledge. This hands-on, collaborative session will be held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Through a series of inquiry-based …
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