September 2014 – Education Updates

Poetry Slam: A Different Way to Use Primary Sources

September 30, 2014April 16, 2021 by Stephanie, posted in Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans

Students assemble key sentences from primary sources into poems to tell a larger story.

“One of the coolest experiences in my life!”

September 23, 2014April 16, 2021 by Stephanie, posted in National History Day, Research

Eighth grader Allie Tubbs reflects on her National History Day project and winning Nationals.

Congress Creates the Bill of Rights

September 18, 2014June 9, 2015 by US National Archives, posted in Online Tools, Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans

Introducing Congress Creates the Bill of Rights, consisting of: an eBook, a mobile app for tablets, and online resources for teachers and students.

Interns Help Make Newly Digitized Documents Available to Teachers on DocsTeach

September 9, 2014April 16, 2021 by Stephanie, posted in National History Day, Professional Development, Research

Many new primary sources are now available as teaching tools on DocsTeach.org thanks to our summer interns!

Constitution Day is September 17!

September 4, 2014April 16, 2021 by Stephanie, posted in Online Tools, Partner Organizations, Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans

Celebrate and learn more about our Federal Government’s founding document with these activities and resources.

September 9th NHD Kick-off Webinar with National History Day and the White House Historical Association

September 2, 2014April 16, 2021 by Stephanie, posted in National History Day, Partner Organizations, Programs

Join us to explore the Leadership and Legacy theme. Teachers, students, and parents are welcome!