Teaching with primary sources
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TEACHING WITH PRIMARY SOURCES The Library of Congress and then some!
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Teaching with primary sources. The Library of Congress and then some!. Why Use Primary Sources?. Introduces a varied learning environment Analysis of documents opens a path to research Encourages independent research Group work becomes more exciting Sharpens students' skills - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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TEACHING WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
The Library of Congress and then some!
Why Use Primary Sources?
Introduces a varied learning environment Analysis of documents opens a path to
research Encourages independent research Group work becomes more exciting Sharpens students' skills Gives students a better sense of history Improves critical thinking & analysis
skills
How To Get Started…
TPS Home – Library of Congress
Mini-
Lessons
Bell Ringers
Today i
n Histo
ry
Jump Back in Time
Analysis Tools From the LOC
Using the Primary Source Analysis Tool
All Purpose ToolAnalysis Tools for Every Source
I Think
I See I
Wonder
Lesson PlansAfrican American HistoryAmerican HistoryAmerican Indian HistoryAmerican RevolutionArts & CultureCity & Regional HistoryCivil WarCulture & FolklifeDiscovery and ExplorationGovernment, Law & PoliticsImmigration & Ethnic Heritage
Maps & GeographyNews, Journalism & AdvertisingOral HistoriesPhotographs, Prints, and PostersPoetry and LiteratureScience, Technology & BusinessSports, Recreation & LeisureWomen's HistoryWorld History & CulturesWorld War I World War II
By Topic, Era, or Alphabetical
Presentations & Activities
Introductory Activity
Waldseemuller Map Activity
The Man in the Red Jacket Activity
Primary Source Sort
ResourcesNational Archives
Join the TPS NetworkTGS Library Primary Sources Page
Follow TGSLibrary on Pinterest
