Primary Source Tool Box
Primary Source Archives
National Archives: The National Archives holds a plethora of primary documents we can use throughout the unit. There are letters, newspapers, speeches, articles, and manifestos. All of these will be useful as we begin to dig into the foundations of our political system. You'll be able to see what Jefferson had to say about something, or what Hamilton had to say. It's a great digital source that I encourage all of you to use.
Digital Vaults: This is another amazing digital resource center to look at. For starters, it's much more visually appealing. It can also remember primary sources you've previously looked at as well as allow you to start a collection. With this archive, you'll be able to look at documents and images that will give us amazing insight into our Founding Fathers.
Library of Congress: The Library of Congress also grants you access to an abundant amount of primary sources. They have the full collection of the Federalist papers which will come in handy during this unit. You can also look at other documents to corroborate with other sources we are looking at.
Massachusetts Archives: The Massachusetts archives holds a lot of important background historical knowledge. John Adams was a Massachusetts man and the archives have a collection of primary sources about him. The archives also have information regarding censuses and other matters during the time of revolution and statehood. All can be useful during this unit.
Archive.org: This site allows you to digitally look at primary sources such as books and essays. They even have the full collection of John Locke's essays that you can read online or print. It's another great resource to look for documents that pertain to our Founding Fathers.
National Archives: The National Archives holds a plethora of primary documents we can use throughout the unit. There are letters, newspapers, speeches, articles, and manifestos. All of these will be useful as we begin to dig into the foundations of our political system. You'll be able to see what Jefferson had to say about something, or what Hamilton had to say. It's a great digital source that I encourage all of you to use.
Digital Vaults: This is another amazing digital resource center to look at. For starters, it's much more visually appealing. It can also remember primary sources you've previously looked at as well as allow you to start a collection. With this archive, you'll be able to look at documents and images that will give us amazing insight into our Founding Fathers.
Library of Congress: The Library of Congress also grants you access to an abundant amount of primary sources. They have the full collection of the Federalist papers which will come in handy during this unit. You can also look at other documents to corroborate with other sources we are looking at.
Massachusetts Archives: The Massachusetts archives holds a lot of important background historical knowledge. John Adams was a Massachusetts man and the archives have a collection of primary sources about him. The archives also have information regarding censuses and other matters during the time of revolution and statehood. All can be useful during this unit.
Archive.org: This site allows you to digitally look at primary sources such as books and essays. They even have the full collection of John Locke's essays that you can read online or print. It's another great resource to look for documents that pertain to our Founding Fathers.
Analysis Tools
Docs Teach: This site not only contains primary sources but it also features different type of activities that will enrich our learning. |
Digital Vaults: One of the great things about this tool is it allows you to create a collection of work you've been looking at. That way you don't have to keep bookmarking pages or having a pile of printed work to rummage through. It's a great tool to take advantage of. |
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Lesson Plans
Some examples of how primary sources
The Declaration of Independence: From Rough Draft to Proclamation
Some examples of how primary sources
The Declaration of Independence: From Rough Draft to Proclamation