NHD 2024: Student Resources & Strategies
Students, we have compiled a big list of resources to help you dig deep into National History Day (NHD) projects. Understanding NHD Projects RULES Every NHD project presents an…
Teaching with the Library of Congress Blog
Tracing General Sherman’s March to the Sea
We thank Meagan Snow and the Worlds Revealed blog team for allowing us to repost this. We hope it provides you with ideas on how you can incorporate a…
Apply Now! Summer 2024 Professional Development at the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is now accepting applications for its three-day summer institutes for K-12 educators. Held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., this professional development opportunity provides…
Explore the History of Your Family and Community
This post is by Candice Buchanan and Sheree Budge from the History and Genealogy Section of Research and Reference Services at the Library of Congress. Please join them for…
Today in History
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Featuring articles from the Library of Congress for December 7th.
On December 7, 1941, Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Territory, killing more than 2,300 Americans. Continue reading.
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Primary Source Spotlight: Muskogee (Creek) Nation
Constitution and Laws of the Muskogee Nation A Grant of Indian Territory from the Upper Creek…
NHD 2024: Teaching Resources & Strategies
Educators, check out these resources and strategies to help you as you guide students through the…
Primary Source Spotlight: Indigenous Code Talkers
Code Talkers Recognition Act of 2008. Pub. L. 110–420, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4774 ,…
TPS Consortium Update November 2023
Get content you won’t find anywhere else—News, Resources, PD + Other Opportunities & More—with this monthly…
Primary Source Learning: K-2
Analyzing Primary Sources: Early Elementary (K-2) Image Analysis Choice Board Analyzing Primary Sources: Sensory Exploration Connecting…
Collections Spotlight: The Green Man, Jack in the Green & Robin Hood
Learn about the Green Man, a figure from traditional folk culture, in this series of posts…
World Spotlight: Antarctica
Antarctica primary source set from the World Digital Library Antarctica maps Antarctica images Books and reports about…
Finding Resources: Spanish Language Newspapers
Chronicling America, a searchable database of U.S. historical newspapers, includes close to 100 Spanish-language newspapers from…
Primary Source Spotlight: Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone became the United States’ first national park on March 1, 1872. Act Establishing Yellowstone National…
TPS Spotlight: Crossroads of History Project
The Northwest Council for Computer Education developed the Crossroads of History project, which allows learners to use primary sources and…
Today in History: Dr. Carla Hayden
Today in History–September 14–the Library of Congress features Dr. Carla Hayden, the 14th and current Librarian of Congress,…
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