Finding Resources: Browsing the Primary Source Nexus
There are two ways to browse content on the TPS-Barat Primary Source Nexus: by content category or by using the top navigation menus.
Content Categories
Each post on this blog is assigned to one of five categories listed in the Browse Content Categories box in the middle column on the homepage.
Menus
NHD Resources: tips and curated sets of resources from the Library related to the latest National History Day theme
Primary Source Spotlight: curated sets of primary sources from the Library related to a variety of people, events and topics
Themed-based Resources: links to primary sources, teaching resources and additional resources from the Library
Today in History: brief background information and curated set of primary sources related to people and events that have shaped our world
Collection Spotlight: primary sources and related resources found in individual Library of Congress collections
CPS Social Science Resources: resources aligned to the Chicago Public Schools Social Science Framework 3.0; teachers outside of CPS will find great content as well
Citizen U Multidisciplinary Civics Lessons: multidisciplinary lesson plans and related resources for elementary, middle, and high school
Guided Primary Source Analysis Activities: ideas for guiding analysis of spectacular individual primary sources
Learning from the Source Lesson Plans: detailed instructions for primary source learning
Literature Links: primary sources and teaching strategies to help students better connect to and understand literature
Theme-based Learning Resources: curated lists of links to primary source teaching resources
Timely Connections: linking primary sources to contemporary articles that spark consideration of civic mindedness, civic dispositions, and civic learning
Analyzing Primary Sources: activity ideas as well as guiding questions for analyzing different primary source types
Selecting Primary Sources: guidance for selecting primary sources for use in learning activities
Connecting to the Common Core: strategies for using primary source learning to meet Common Core State Standards and foster critical thinking skills
Teaching Now: news, research and examples from educators who are teaching with primary sources
Finding Resources: guidance on finding digital primary sources & teaching resources from the Library
Using Sources: instructions and best practices for accessing Library primary sources
Tech Tools: examples of technology tools and guidance for using them when teaching and learning with primary sources
Integrating Tech: ideas for integrating technology into teaching and learning with primary sources
Citizen U TPS: information about the TPS-Barat program, operating since 2004
Contact Citizen U TPS: web-based contact form
TPS National Program: links to the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources about page
TPS Regional Grant Programs: links to the regional grants program page
Library Homepage: direct link
Library Teachers Page: direct link
Library Web Quick Links: set of links to various sections of the Library website
Related resource: Searching the Primary Source Nexus