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Posted by: Michael Apfeldorf
The blog describes a new primary source set from the Library of Congress, which offers students the opportunity to examine various aspects of Progressive Era reforms.
Posted in: Government and Law, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), News and Events, Primary Source Highlights, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Michael Apfeldorf
A new primary source set from the Library of Congress features 18 historical primary sources that teachers can use to facilitate analyzing primary sources related to intentional, sustained mass persuasion campaigns.
Posted in: Primary Source Highlights, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Michael Apfeldorf
A sampling of Library of Congress teacher resources related to the study of African American history, which have been developed and published over the past year.
Posted in: African American History, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Colleen Smith
Review the second in a series of posts highlighting the Elections presentation. This one focuses on campaigning for office.
Posted in: Government and Law, Lesson Ideas, Presidents, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Colleen Smith
The first in a series of posts on how to effectively use the updated Elections presentation.
Posted in: Government and Law, Lesson Ideas, Presidents, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Colleen Smith
Learn how to use Today in History as a part of your classroom activities.
Posted in: Lesson Ideas, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Colleen Smith
Learn how to use Chronicling America, Story Maps and the Free to Use sets to engage students.
Posted in: Primary Source Highlights, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Danna Bell
Information on ways to keep track of volunteer activities and hours for those working on the By the People project.
Posted in: News and Events, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore genealogy and consider how you can incorporate that into your classroom activities.
Posted in: Culture and Folklife, Lesson Ideas, Teaching Tools