TEACHING WITH PRIMARY SOURCES The Library of Congress and then
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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
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How To Get Started TPS Home Library of Congress
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Analysis Tools From the LOC Using the Primary Source Analysis
Tool All Purpose Tool Analysis Tools for Every Source I Think I See
I Wonder
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Primary Source Sets
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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 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 By Topic, Era, or Alphabetical
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Presentations & Activities
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Themed Resources
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Collection Connections
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Introductory Activity
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Waldseemuller Map Activity
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The Man in the Red Jacket Activity
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Primary Source Sort
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Resources National Archives Join the TPS Network TGS Library
Primary Sources Page Follow TGSLibrary on Pinterest
