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Bringing the power of primary sources into the classroom

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|| Classroom Materials ||

Ready-to-use materials that bring the Library’s primary sources into the classroom.

Primary Source Sets

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The Veterans History Project

Personal stories of American war veterans and civilian workers who supported them.

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Themed Resources

detail from Meda songs

Native Americans

Music, treaties, images, and speeches reflect aspects of the Native American experience.

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Lesson Plans

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Stand Up and Sing

Use historical sheet music to explore industrialization and the Progressive Era.

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Collection Connections

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American Indians of the Pacific Northwest

Historical context and ideas for teaching with this collection of primary sources documenting American Indians of the Pacific Northwest.

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Presentations and Activities

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Thanksgiving

Investigate the American tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving, beginning in colonial times.

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|| Professional Development ||

Build teacher skills with the Library's professional development curriculum.

Build and Deliver
Download and facilitate ready-to-present professional development.

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Take Online Modules
Earn a certificate of completion with self-paced interactive modules.

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Train with the Library of Congress
Work with the Library's experts in person or via videoconference.

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|| TPS Partners ||

The Teaching with Primary Sources Program builds partnerships with educational organizations to support effective instruction using primary sources.

Learn more about TPS Partners »

The TPS Quarterly
Fall Issue: Making Primary Sources More Accessible to All Students

|| News & Events ||

Analyzing Primary Sources: Photographs and Prints

A new self-directed PD module takes a look at images from the Library.

The Teachers Page

Teacher resources have a new home on the Library of Congress Web site.

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|| Using Primary Sources ||

A quick-start guide to bringing primary sources into the classroom, with guides, tools, and information on citation and copyright.

More about using primary sources »

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