The purpose of this 15-hour workshop series is to introduce educators to the digital content available to Library of Congress patrons and the use of inquiry-based instruction with primary sources designed for Kindergarten through college students across all subject areas.

Introduction: Program Overview

Introduce the Library of Congress (LOC) resources specifically designed for teachers, students, and families.

Workshop One: Explore the Library of Congress

Foster personal connections between students and the Library of Congress collections.

Workshop Two: The Art of Reading Primary Sources

Promote student information literacy and critical thinking skills through analysis of primary sources.

Workshop Three: Using Primary Sources to Build Big Ideas

Assess student understanding through investigation and interpertation of primary sources.

Workshop Four:  Inquiry through Digital Primary Sources

Differentiate inquiry to challenge and support students in achieving state standards and curricular goals.

Workshop Five: Using Primary Sources to Assess Student Understanding

Evaluate primary source-based Learning Experiences for Best Instructional Practices.

Open Lab: Checklist of learning for each Workshop

Follow Up:

Design Primary Source-Based Learning Experiences through My Portfolio.
Find and Implement Primary Source-Based Learning Experiences.

Sharing Session:  Exchange Ideas about Implemented Learning Experiences