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Posted by: Stephen Wesson
For those of us at the Library of Congress who work with K-12 teachers, a crucial part of our work is promoting the effective instructional use of primary sources. Primary sources—the raw materials of history and culture—are very powerful tools for teaching.
Posted in: Government and Law, Teaching Tools
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
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Students can explore Thomas Jefferson's rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to think about the story behind the edits.
Posted in: Government and Law, Lesson Ideas, Revolution and the New Nation (1764-1815)