Recent highlights of primary sources newly added to DocsTeach
Tag: WWI
“Over the Top” Experiences of Texan Mexicans in the WWI Trenches
When the United States entered World War I, among the hundreds of thousands of men who registered for the first round of the draft that year were immigrants from all corners of the world.
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
Personal Experiences of World War I
Newly digitized narratives written by WWI servicemen after their return from the front document the experience of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
Working with Documents in Remembering WWI
Ready-to-use strategies for helping students work with newly digitized WWI-era primary sources featured in the new Remembering WWI app
Favorite Stories of the Home Front from the Remembering WWI App
Some of the most compelling, significant, and relevant stories available in the new Remembering WWI tablet app
Upcoming Webinar: WWI Resources for the Classroom
Join us for the free professional development webinar "WWI Resources for the Classroom: The Remembering WWI App and DocsTeach.org" on October 24, 2017, from 7-8 p.m. ET. Register today Connect with new resources for teaching WWI during this fun and informative webinar! Remembering WWI is an app for iPads and Android tablets for exploring, collaborating, and engaging with our extensive collection of WWI … Continue reading Upcoming Webinar: WWI Resources for the Classroom
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.
You’re Invited to Our Annual Educators Open House!
Join us for a night of fun and learning about our education resources on Thursday, September 21st at the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC.
Using the Remembering WWI App in the Classroom
We built the Remembering WWI app with teachers in mind. Here are some ideas for classroom use.