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Paleontology, Past and Present
Primary sources that show significant paleontological discoveries and the types of thinking and questioning employed by professional paleontologists.
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Community: People and Places
Primary sources that show everyday people, places, and activities of different communities
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Mass Persuasion Campaigns
Pamphlets, posters, films and more – all designed to persuade the public
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The Cold War
Primary sources show different aspects of life during the Cold War.
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Informational Text
Nonfiction texts in many formats provide opportunities for student analysis
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Online Programs
View teacher webinars presented by Library of Congress staff
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Congress, Civic Participation, and Primary Sources Projects
Apps and interactive web activities help young people learn about civic engagement through Library of Congress primary sources
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The Teaching with Primary Sources Partner Program
A nationwide network of partners that helps the Library of Congress design and delivery its educational program
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The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional
development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's
vast digital collections in their teaching.
Getting Started with Primary Sources
Teaching with the Library of Congress Blog
Social Media
The official blog of the teaching resources at the Library of Congress
@TeachingLC, the Library’s account for educators
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