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Declaration of Independence: A Transcription
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This resource is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document is on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The spelling and punctuation reflects the original.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Date Added:
01/18/2017
Images of the American Revolution - Teaching Activities
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This resource introduces students to primary source documents associated with the Revolutionary War. Associated learning activities extend students' knowledge through analysis and interpretation of the images.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Demonstration
Provider:
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Date Added:
02/09/2017
Launching the New U.S. Navy - Teaching Activities
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In this activity, students analyze the Constitution and locate general references to the common defense and specific references to the Navy in the document. They will then analyze Navy documents and participate in a class discussion. As a followup activity, ask students to research current government activities related to the Navy and determine which provisions in the Constitution they relate to.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Date Added:
02/09/2017
Launching the New U.S. Navy - The Documents
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These are the primary source documents to be used with the activity: "Launching the New U.S. Navy." In this activity, students analyze the Constitution and locate general references to the common defense and specific references to the Navy in the document. They will then analyze Navy documents and participate in a class discussion. As a followup activity, ask students to research current government activities related to the Navy and determine which provisions in the Constitution they relate to.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Date Added:
02/09/2017
National Archives Historical Election Results
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Students can use this interactive site from the US National Archives and Records Administration to view the electoral votes, popular votes, electors, and certificates of past presidential elections.

Subject:
American History
Civics and Economics
Social Studies
Material Type:
Interactive
Provider:
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Author:
US National Archives and Records Administration
Date Added:
02/26/2019
Powers of Persuasion: Poster Art from World War II
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Posters are the focus of this online exhibit. It explores the strategies of persuasion as evidenced in the form and content of World War II posters. Quotes from official manuals and public leaders articulate how the Government sought to rally public opinion in support of the war's aims; quotes from popular songs and sayings attest to the success of the campaign that helped to sustain the war effort throughout the world-shaking events of World War II.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Interactive
Provider:
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Date Added:
05/02/2017
Tally of the 1824 Electoral College Vote
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In this lesson, students analyze a primary source document from the 1824 election. In an extension activity, students will compose letters asking the congressional representatives their opinions on the effectiveness and necessity of the present Electoral College system.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Date Added:
02/09/2017
Teachable Texts: Who Fired the Shot Heard 'Round the World? - Prequel to Independence: Who Fired the Shot Heard 'Round the World?
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This resource introduces students to primary source documents associated with the Battle of Concord. Associated learning activities extend students' knowledge through analysis and interpretation of the documents.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Demonstration
Provider:
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Date Added:
02/09/2017
Teaching With Documents Lesson Plan: Images of the American Revolution
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Many factors contributed to the eventual success of the American colonies as they revolted against British rule. American leadership, the timely support of international allies, and international respect and recognition played major roles in the struggle for independence. Several documents and engravings held by the National Archives help to illustrate these important factors that led to the founding of the United States.

This lesson focuses on the American Revolution, which encouraged the founding fathers' desire to create a government that would, as stated in the Preamble, insure domestic tranquility and provide for the common defense.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Lesson Plan
Provider:
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Author:
David Traill
Date Added:
02/26/2019
Teaching With Documents: The United States Enters the Korean Conflict
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In this lesson students use document analysis tools to explore President Harry S. Truman's statement, and discover why the United States entered into the Korean conflict.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Social Studies
The Cold War
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Date Added:
02/26/2019
Teaching with Documents: Documents Related to Brown v. Board of Education
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In this lesson, students will learn about the case of Dorothy E. Davis, et al. vs. County School Board of Prince Edward County, Virginia using primary source materials. This case predated the Brown vs Board of Education case and was brought about by a 16 year old student who complied the data about the differences between her all black school and the all white school.

Subject:
American History
American Humanities
Civics and Economics
English Language Arts
Social Studies
Sociology
Twentieth Century Civil Liberties/Rights
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Author:
National Archives
Date Added:
02/26/2019
United States v. Thomas Cooper - Teaching Activities
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In this lesson, students analyze primary source documents from the case of a newspaper editor who published a broadside that was sharply critical of the Prseident and therefore violated the Alien and Sedition Acts. A set of discussion questions is provided. In a series of extension activities, students will list the items in the broadside document that could be considered seditious and then examine Cooper's defense. Students will also extrapolate this case to current events by evaluating current news media.

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Date Added:
02/09/2017