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Teaching with primary sources

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

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Teaching with primary sources

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  1. Teaching with primary sources The Library of Congress and then some!

  2. 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

  3. How To Get Started… TPS Home – Library of Congress Jump Back in Time Today in History Mini-Lessons Bell Ringers

  4. Analysis Tools From the LOC I Think I See I Wonder Using the Primary Source Analysis Tool All Purpose Tool Analysis Tools for Every Source

  5. Primary Source Sets

  6. Lesson Plans African American History American History American Indian History American Revolution Arts & Culture City & Regional History Civil War Culture & Folklife Discovery and Exploration Government, Law & Politics Immigration & Ethnic Heritage By Topic, Era, or Alphabetical Maps & Geography News, Journalism & Advertising Oral Histories Photographs, Prints, and Posters Poetry and Literature Science, Technology & Business Sports, Recreation & Leisure Women's History World History & Cultures World War I World War II

  7. Presentations & Activities

  8. Themed Resources

  9. Collection Connections

  10. Introductory Activity

  11. Waldseemuller Map Activity

  12. The Man in the Red Jacket Activity

  13. Primary Source Sort

  14. Resources National Archives Join the TPS Network TGS Library Primary Sources Page Follow TGSLibrary on Pinterest

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