HistoryRewriter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

First, select a primary source for students to interpret via the Retell in Rhyme EduProtocol. I borrowed this excerpt from my friend, Dr. Mark Jarrett’s work with primary sources. Next, I usually ask my students to work in pairs or small groups to interpret the primary source by retelling it in 10 rhyming couplets.

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Primary Sources Social Studies Tradition History 130

Social Studies Success

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Getting kids to read informational text is always a challenge. I have recently started writing a series of lessons that includes reading challenges – basically puzzles embedded into the readings that can only be solved with the key content of the informational text. You can use any type of informational text, even your textbook!

Primary Sources 64

Primary Sources Social Studies 64

Thrive in Grade Five

AUGUST 19, 2023

Whiteboard Example Student Example Idea #2: Make Primary Source Connections! After using a primary source text or image with your students, ask them to make a couple of connections. Allow students to pair up and discuss the primary source used in class. The more, the better! Idea #5: Make a Top 5 List!

Social Studies 130

Social Studies Primary Sources Classroom Management Government 130

NCHE

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Since 2021, the National Council for History Education has partnered with the Library of Congress’ Teaching with Primary Sources program on a nationwide program, “The Rural Experience in America”. One example of the work that will be presented in The Source is students’ discoveries in their hometown of Thomaston, Georgia.

Library 130

Library Primary Sources Local History Professional Development 130

Active History Teacher

JULY 9, 2021

These activities give me the informal data I need to drive my review moving forward. I love watching students make connections as they sort primary sources , vocabulary and key people in US History. Students review a ton of information in a short amount of time. They know we are about to do something hands-on.

Social Studies 195

Social Studies Primary Sources American History History 195

Moler's Musing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The Frayer Model worked especially well for students to internalize the information and make it more manageable. This part helped students connect primary source analysis to the broader motivations for European exploration, further deepening their historical thinking skills.

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Primary Sources Artifacts Geography Lesson Plan 128

Society for Classical Studies

MARCH 4, 2025

See below for full program information and application instructions. There is a broad representation of languages in the collection, with a rich assortment of primary source materials. For further information about the Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection, visit [link]. The fellowship application deadline is April 11, 2025.

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Research Archiving Primary Sources Artifacts 52

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

When students engage with history, geography, and civics, they develop the ability to analyze texts, draw connections between concepts, and retain new information more effectively. Incorporate Inquiry-Based Learning: Engage students in discussions, debates, and primary source analysis to deepen comprehension and critical thinking.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Civics Critical Thinking 52

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2019

I would argue this is a critical skill we need to be teaching in schools to ensure that our students develop the skills necessary to be informed consumers of media. NewseumED , a free online resource, is committed to cultivating the First Amendment and media literacy skills they believe are critical to participating in civic life.

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Primary Sources Civics Lesson Plan Teaching 124

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Instead of following along from the back of the classroom where it might be challenging to see what is projected on the front board, students have the information close up. We can spend all day telling students how to do something, like write a thesis statement, solve a type of problem, or analyze a primary source.

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Primary Sources Research Education 198

ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

To counter this, teachers emphasize the inverted pyramid style, which prioritizes placing the most crucial information at the beginning of the article, or even in the headline. I often weave these historical narratives into content through primary sources. Make History Personal Alex's great-grandfather's World War I helmet.

History 138

History Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies 138

Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2022

A priority for us was to design an application experience that focused on asking applicants only what we needed to inform our decision-making. All of this information was incorporated into the design of the Maker Learning @ Home Cohort. How and why are we able to support them?

Primary Sources 147

Primary Sources Library Public School Cultures 147

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

For most of their education, my students have spent their days in classrooms where the teacher was the primary source of information. The truth is that experiential learning requires students engage with information and with each other. They’ve been conditioned to sit in assigned seats, take notes, and listen quietly.

Primary Sources 141

Primary Sources Teaching Research Education 141

Moler's Musing

OCTOBER 26, 2024

I figured that leaving the notes would help the students review what we’ve already learned about British acts and taxes while introducing some new information like the Townshend Acts , Tea Act , and Intolerable Acts. Analyze the cartoon with no background information—just raw observation. Onward to the next lesson!

Primary Sources 126

Primary Sources History Government Critical Thinking 126

Moler's Musing

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The students had 5 minutes per slide to process the information and build their slides, using the provided keywords as a guide. Simplifying Primary Sources with AI My goal was to simplify the lesson while still helping students build confidence and learn. They worked in pairs, reading the sources and answering questions.

Primary Sources 126

Primary Sources Geography History Lesson Plan 126

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

Reading Integration: Use informational texts, primary sources, and document analysis to enhance comprehension and critical thinking. Successful integration requires strategic planning and professional development to ensure teachers feel confident in implementing this approach.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking Professional Development 52

Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

And, they must be informed citizens in our democracy. With the internet, students can access primary source documents, research just about anything, and support their own understanding with explanations accompanied by video, animations, or other helpful visualizations. Access Resources. Use Professional Tools. Engage Families.

Primary Sources 134

Primary Sources Library K-12 Geography 134

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2024

Patty Topliffe, who teaches social studies at Woodstock High School in Vermont, said teaching vocabulary and other literacy skills to her students helps them understand primary source documents. Credit: Image provided by Patty Topliffe Poor reading skills are a nationwide issue.

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High School Teaching Primary Sources K-12 145

NCHE

MAY 1, 2023

Funded by a Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources grant, our 3-day long programming has guided hundreds of teachers in exploring how technology has shaped history while simultaneously developing teachers’ ability to design, implement, evaluate, and share primary source based historical inquiry.

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Primary Sources Archiving Library American History 100

Anthroholic

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Secondary sources refer to materials that interpret, evaluate, or analyze data or information from primary sources. They offer a second-hand perspective on a subject or event and are often derived from primary source data.

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Primary Sources Anthropology Research 40

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Even the AI tools that are trained using the same information could still give unique results! In government class the other day, we used AI to gather background information on past political parties. I have also held class discussions about how AI works and how it is trained with information from the internet.

Primary Sources 136

Primary Sources Lesson Plan Professional Development EdTech 136

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

This critical thinking process encourages them to draw inferences, identify patterns, and make informed interpretations. Historical Events: When studying historical events, people, or places encourage students to analyze primary sources.

Primary Sources 130

Primary Sources Critical Thinking Education 130

Thrive in Grade Five

APRIL 20, 2019

Primary source documents report that Bridget continued to proclaim her innocence up to the moment of her execution. Teaching About the Salem Witch Trials As an educator, it is important to inform students that the Salem Witch Trials were not based on witchcraft. Bridget was the first accused witch executed in Salem.

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Teaching Primary Sources History Social Studies 130

Doing Social Studies

OCTOBER 22, 2021

First up, the LOC (aka Library of Congress): The Library of Congress has an amazing treasure trove of primary source materials. Clicking the Growth topic will take you to subjects with connections to primary sources. CitationTip: at the bottom of each Pdf document is the necessary citation for the source.

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Primary Sources Archiving Library American History 67

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 7, 2022

Among them, many agreed that “more education and information about Asian American history and experiences” is the best way to combat racism. The report did offer some hope, however: 72 percent of respondents said that anti-Asian American racism “is a problem that should be addressed.” There are signs of progress.

American History 108

American History History Teaching Primary Sources 108

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

She retells history with expert analyses of historical artifacts, primary sources and thorough research. They Were Her Property” offers a candid revision of American history around slavery, violence and gender roles that can inform any audience of unfiltered truths about white women’s contributions to chattel slavery.

History 104

History Teaching Sociology Oral History 104

Rosie the History Teacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

There are thousands of amazing primary sources available from the Smithsonian including photographs, documents, physical objects, audio, and video. Smithsonian Learning Lab was built for use by teachers and students and is so simple and effective to implement if your students have computers with internet access.

History 52

History Primary Sources Museum Artifacts 52

ED Surge

MAY 24, 2023

To ensure that instructional materials are easily accessible to educators, AAAJ Chicago convened a working group of Asian American educators and community leaders that compiled a database of Asian American history resources that showcases a range of materials from picture books to documentaries and primary sources.

Inclusive Curriculum 104

Inclusive Curriculum American History Primary Sources Professional Development 104

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Like many teachers, I would tap into the the Library of Congress, which would give me tips for teaching with primary sources , including quarterly journal articles on topics such as integrating historical and geographic thinking. Maybe my students would write their own textbooks like those at Beachwood (OH) Middle School.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

Civics for All of US

JANUARY 25, 2023

The Bill of Rights for Elementary Educators Katie Munn Wed, 01/25/2023 - 13:32 Body Explore how to engage elementary students with primary sources from the holdings of the National Archives that demonstrate the power of student voices. You will receive the connection information via email the week of the event.

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Primary Sources Archiving Education Elementary School 52

Civics for All of US

MAY 12, 2023

This online workshop will explore how to engage young learners in the active exploration of primary sources that teach about the rights embodied in the Bill of Rights. You will receive the connection information via email the week of the event. Registration is free, and the program will be held via Zoom.

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Primary Sources Civics Education Elementary School 52

Civics for All of US

MAY 12, 2023

We the People: Teaching the Constitution Workshop for Elementary Educators Katie Munn Fri, 05/12/2023 - 07:46 Body Looking closely at the Preamble of the Constitution, teachers will work with primary sources from the National Archives and consider how the interpretation of “We the People” has changed over time.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources Archiving Teaching K-12 52

Civics for All of US

MAY 12, 2023

The Bill of Rights Workshop for Secondary Educators Katie Munn Fri, 05/12/2023 - 08:50 Body Participants in this online workshop will study the history of the Bill of Rights by analyzing primary sources. You will receive the connection information via email the week of the event.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources Archiving Civics Education 52

Civics for All of US

MAY 12, 2023

This online workshop will explore how to engage learners of all grade levels in the active exploration of primary sources that teach about the rights embodied in the Bill of Rights. You will receive the connection information via email the week of the event. Registration is free, and the program will be held via Zoom.

Teaching 52

Teaching Primary Sources K-12 Civics 52

The Hechinger Report

JULY 24, 2020

During their research, Nia and her classmates immersed themselves in such details, interviewing participants and scouring primary sources. “It sounds weird, a 17-year old girl going to the archives with her friends for fun. But it really was.” Aden Gonzales, 17. A letter arrived at Flaherty’s house. “We

Archiving 137

Archiving Museum History Primary Sources 137

TCI

AUGUST 7, 2023

From well-structured informational text to primary source passages, there are many opportunities to build reading skills. Comprehending Informational Text Text written at grade level invites all students to engage with rich, informative content. Reading Reading is an integral part of each program.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Middle School History 52

ACRE

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In the classroom, educators can explore a variety of Constitutional resources with learners by reading primary sources, reviewing changes to the Constitution throughout American History, and analyzing historical arguments relating to the founding of the United States and the Constitution today.

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Primary Sources Civics Archiving Government 52