Author Archives: Carol Buswell
Native Warriors on Both Sides of the Battle of Little Bighorn
As part of our document spotlight series, today we bring you primary sources related to the Battle of Little Bighorn. One hundred and forty-one years ago, from the evening of June 25, 1876, to dusk on the 26th, General Armstrong Custer and … Continue reading
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Tagged american indian, little_bighorn, native, native american, native_americans, primary_sources, war
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Equal Pay for Women
The struggle for women’s rights and equality have been the basis for much legislation through the years. Some have passed the House and Senate, while others have failed. Issues of improving working conditions, entry into occupations formerly held by men, and … Continue reading
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Teaching Conflicting Opinions
We’ve developed lessons to help students grasp the necessary steps for understanding and dealing with conflicting opinions. Continue reading
Suspending the Right of Due Process: Japanese-American Relocation during World War II
Engage students in classroom discussions about due process and the Fifth Amendment using primary sources about Japanese-American “relocation” during WWII. Continue reading
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Tagged 5th_amendment, amending america, amendment, bill of rights, children, civil_rights, docsteach, Impact_of_Bill_of_Rights, japanese, Japanese Reloction, japanese_americans, japanese_internment, pearl_harbor, primary_sources, wwii
Examining the Second Amendment Using Plain Writing and Historical Context
The Second Amendment might be used to teach plain writing, historical context, and fundamental primary source research. Continue reading
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Tagged 2nd Amendment, amending america, bill of rights, billofrights225, bill_of_rights, founding fathers, gun control, Historical Context, Impact_of_Bill_of_Rights, lesson_plans, militia, primary_sources, research, standing army
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Oppressed Women Ask the Government to “Make Amends”
A petition created by Alaska Native women during World War II can help students understand the right of the people to “petition for redress of grievances.” Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day Primary Sources
Just for fun — we’ve got a lineup of St. Patrick’s Day-themed primary sources to bring a little shamrock spirit into your classroom this March 17th. The Original Federal Order On 3/16/1780 George Washington’s General Order granted Saint Patrick’s Day as a holiday to … Continue reading
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Tagged food, George_Washington, political_cartoons, president, primary_sources, stpatrick
Upcoming Webinar! Quickly add Native American materials to your existing curriculum.
Learn about ways in which to incorporate Native American and other ethnic materials into your Social Studies, History, or Language Arts curriculum. Continue reading
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Tagged native american, native_americans, nps, PD, primary_sources, professional_development, webinar
“New Online Education Materials: The Bill of Rights” Webinar
Join us Saturday, October 3rd, 11:00 a.m.–noon ET to explore our vast collection of online education materials, lessons, activities, and documents about the Bill of Rights. Continue reading
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You’re Invited to Our Educators’ Open House
Come and bring your colleagues to our second annual open house, an evening filled with resources and ideas for you and your students. Continue reading
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Tagged bill_of_rights, boeing_learning_center, distance_learning, docsteach, field_trip, founders_online, learning_lab, national_archives_dc, national_history_day, nhd, open_house, primarily_teaching, student_visits, webinar
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