primary source activity book

Teaching & Learning

Learning from the Source: Presidential Portraits
January 23, 2013August 8, 2022

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are two of the most famous U.S. presidents. This project helps students to learn about these presidents through the lens of both primary and secondary sources. Students will also investigate different types of primary sources, learn how portraits are created to convey information, and consider their own presidential potential. To…

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Learning from the Source: Abraham Lincoln & Me Activity Book
January 17, 2013September 5, 2022

Students are active learners when they are engaged in real activities. The Abraham Lincoln & Me Primary Source Activity Book enables students to become familiar with primary sources and learn about Abraham Lincoln and his accomplishments while fostering a personal connection to this U.S. president. The activity book is available in English and Spanish with accompanying audio…

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