Primary Sources
Primary Sources
"Engaging Students with Primary Sources" - Smithsonian article - includes information about making use of things like photographs and oral histories as well as examining limitations and strengths of different types of sources.
Using Primary Sources Activity Pack - from PBS
DocsTeach
DocsTeach - is the Online Tool for teaching with Primary sources from the National Archives. Locate documents, images and more by time period - you can browse or search
See these specific K-5 lesson ideas using primary sources.
Library of Congress
Library of Congress Primary Source Sets - Everything from Abe Lincoln to Women's Suffragist Movement to the Wright Brothers - there is so much here to pull from!
Primary Source Activities for K-2 Classroom - Library of Congress
The National Archives
The National Archives collection of Primary Source documents with help for how to find information.
Also check out the Online Exhibits
Journalism in Action - PBS
Collections of primary sources for different events with sample questions.
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