Primary and Secondary 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

Google News

Google Newspaper Archive - search for historical accounts in the newspaper of the time

Google Arts & CultureGoogle Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online.

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 Atlantic ArchiveEverything you've ever wanted to read, now in one convenient place. Search 165 years of American history in the digitized archives.

Life Magazine

Life Magazine Images

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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Teacher Resources | Colonial Williamsburg FoundationColonial Williamsburg brings American history to life in the classroom. Resources for teachers, multimedia tools, and immersive on-site learning.

Secondary Sources

CommonLit | Text Sets

The text sets at CommonLit are excellent for developing collections of resources for 4-12 grades. Check out sets related to topics such as: The American Colonies, The American Revolution, Ancient Civilization, Bias and a whole lot more

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Magazines - Require KYVL Subscription

Click on the picture to view a results list from popular magazines. Using KYVL - search through articles from different popular magazines that have social studies connections.