exploring the library of congress. objectives 1.become familiar with location of digitized materials...
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Exploring The
Library of
Congress
Objectives
1. Become familiar with location of digitized materials and teaching resources available from the Library of Congress (LOC).
2. Gain an understanding of how LOC primary sources can be used to promote inquiry-based learning.
3. Access LOC professional development modules and supplemental support.
1. Location and availability of LOC Resources…. Finding what you need
Short Webcasts to engage user
Popular entry point to access Library
http://www.loc.gov
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnux4tPiNMI
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/mar16.html
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html
2. Inquiry Learning and Primary Sources, Using the Library of Congress with your Classrom. Let’s explore the best access points and the tools for teaching critical thinking by connecting to the teacher page.
Click on each Teacher page resource to connect.
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/standards/index.php
Lesson plans by topic or era
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/activities/puzzle/
Inquiry Learning Using Library of Congress Primary
Resources in the classroom
Your team’s assignment1. Choose a recorder2. Quickly review the analysis tool prompts3. Using your primary source, discuss and record a
few answers under each of the 3 prompt categories: Observe, Reflect, and Question.
Be ready for a group share in ten minutes
3. Professional development and ongoing support
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/selfdirected/
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/tpsdirect/pdplanbuilder/