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The Importance of Research in Social Studies Classrooms

Teaching American History

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Lomax hoped the young men would bring back audio documents for the Archive of American Folk Song at the Library of Congress. Since all of the projects must incorporate primary sources, students learn how to access online archives such as the Hathi Trus t and newspapers.org. It’s amazing, really beautiful,” she says.

Social Studies

Social Studies Research Archiving American History

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

Doing Social Studies

APRIL 13, 2020

I was very excited to have them reflect on these documents and then create letters to send to policy makers advising them on the situation. Based on the compelling arguments in those past documents, I was sure students would be suggesting that policy makers shut things down. For a copy of my lesson, follow this link.

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Lesson Plan Charter School History Library

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The Importance of Research in Social Studies Classrooms

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

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