Today in History–June 16–the Library of Congress features the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. On this date in 1775, Congress authorized the position of chief engineer for the army to help build forts, survey terrain, and clear roads during the war. The work was so valuable that four years later Congress resolved, “That the engineers in the service…
Qanun solo: performed by Bedros Haroutunian Today in History–June 15–the Library of Congress features the California Folk Music Project. Visit the Today in History section to grab hold of some fun trivia and learn about the misnice and the qanun—now there’s a great SCRABBLE® word. Then follow the links below to access more primary source collections related to…
Today in History–June 10–the Library of Congress features Guantánamo Bay. On this day in 1898, U.S. Marines landed at Guantánamo Bay. For the next month, American troops fought a land war in Cuba that resulted in the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Western Hemisphere. Get more historical information by visiting the Today in History section, then click…
The Teaching with the Library of Congress blog has started to publish primary source starters–quick, easy-to-use activity ideas using primary sources from the Library’s collections. The first uses Thomas Jefferson’s rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to help students think critically about the process that produced the document. Get all the details by reading…
In the Barat Bits & Bytes category, we will keep you abreast of news from the Barat Education Foundation, the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program and its various consortium members, and any other source that we think will bring you insight and enjoyment. If you have some news about primary source learning…
In the Tech Tips & Tutorials category, we will show how to use technology to support primary source teaching and learning. If you have something that you do or would like to do to marry technology and primary sources, please let us know! Post a comment or contact PSN.
In the Teaching and Learning category, we will highlight strategies for incorporating primary sources into teaching and learning activities, lessons, and projects. Some of these will come from the Barat team, some from the Library, but most will come from the fabulous teachers out in the field who are innovating every day. If you have…
In the Primary Source Picks category, we will highlight great primary sources from the Library and beyond. We hope to help you uncover many of the primary source gems to help inspire your teaching and engage your students. If you know of a great source or set of sources that we should shine the spotlight…