Primary sources from the National Archives illustrate the experiences of Texas Mexican American Soldiers in WWI
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Breaking Barriers in History: Resources for NHD 2020
Find primary sources and teaching activities for National History Day!
New on DocsTeach: War & Protest Photos, Alexander Hamilton, the Bill of Rights and More
Recent highlights of primary sources newly added to DocsTeach
Student Rights in the 20th Century: Tinker v. Des Moines, an Article & Podcast
A journal article and podcast provide a deeper dive into students rights cases, including Tinker v. Des Moines.
“Separate but Equal” in Photographs
In April 1951, students at Moton High School in Prince Edward County, VA, led by 16-year-old Barbara Johns, went on strike to persuade their local school board to build them a better school. This eventually led to the landmark civil rights case Dorothy E. Davis, et al. v. County School Board of Prince Edward County, … Continue reading “Separate but Equal” in Photographs
New on DocsTeach: WWI Stories, Google Classroom Integration, Maps, Voting Rights, and More
We've been busy adding new primary sources and features to DocsTeach, the online tool for teaching with documents from the National Archives. Here are some recent highlights: Maps from the Moll Atlas - Cartographer Herman Moll worked on "The World Described or, A New and Correct Sett of Maps" from 1707 to 1717. His series … Continue reading New on DocsTeach: WWI Stories, Google Classroom Integration, Maps, Voting Rights, and More
Focus on Reconstruction: New Teaching Activities
Access new DocsTeach teaching activities created by U.S. history teacher Andrew Zetts.
“The Struggle for Voting Rights” Workshop on February 21
If you’re in the Austin, Texas, area, join us at the LBJ Presidential Library for the teacher workshop "The Struggle for Voting Rights: From the 15th Amendment to Today," on February 21st.
Picture This – With DocsTeach!
A “Girl Power” workshop connects participants with historical photos of girls from the records of the National Archives, stimulating creative thinking and writing.
New Webinar on Teaching the Civil Rights Movement
Join us for “Records of Change: Teaching the Civil Rights Movement with Primary Sources from the National Archives” on February 8 at 4:30 pm ET. Register for this free webinar now. Bring the Civil Rights Movement into your classroom with primary sources from the National Archives. During this interactive webinar, examine the Federal Government’s role … Continue reading New Webinar on Teaching the Civil Rights Movement