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Primary Source Learning: Math Activities That Add Up

February 22, 2012 by PSN Leave a Comment

Integrating primary sources into the social studies curriculum doesn't take a quantum leap of imagination, but can you imagine how they could be paired with math? Numerous teachers who have gone through Teaching with Primary Sources programs delivered by TPS consortium members, have done just that. Intrigued? Check out their formulas for mathematical learning by reviewing the resources listed below. Thanks to Dr. Lucianne Brown, former Director of Governors State University TPS program, who … [Read more...]

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Today in History: Nashville, Tennessee

December 16, 2011 by PSN Leave a Comment

Today in History–December 16–the Library of Congress features the Battle of Nashville, won by Union forces on this day in 1864. Learn more about the battle by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to learn more about the history and culture of Tennessee's "Music City" through this collection of primary sources. Battle of Nashville: Union Troops Broke Through the Confederate Line from America's Library Battle of Nashville primary source set Nashville … [Read more...]

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Funded by a grant from the Library of Congress, since 2004 Citizen U, under the Barat Education Foundation, has provided free, engaging, inquiry-based learning materials that use Library primary sources to foster understanding and application of civics, literacy, history, math, science, and the arts.
The mission of the national Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program is to: build awareness of the Library’s educational initiatives; provide educational content that uses the Library’s resources; and offer access to and promote sustained use of educational resources provided by the Library and TPS Consortium members. Learn more.

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