Exploring The

Library of

Congress

Objectives

1. Become familiar with location of digitized materials and teaching resources available from the Library of Congress (LOC).

2. Gain an understanding of how LOC primary sources can be used to promote inquiry-based learning.

3. Access LOC professional development modules and supplemental support.

1. Location and availability of LOC Resources…. Finding what you need

Background

Key Resources

User access

Help

http://www.loc.gov

http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/

Short Webcasts to engage user

Popular entry point to access Library

http://www.loc.gov

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnux4tPiNMI

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/mar16.html

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html

2. Inquiry Learning and Primary Sources, Using the Library of Congress with your Classrom. Let’s explore the best access points and the tools for teaching critical thinking by connecting to the teacher page.

Click on each Teacher page resource to connect.

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/standards/index.php

Lesson plans by topic or era

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/activities/puzzle/

Inquiry Learning Using Library of Congress Primary

Resources in the classroom

Your team’s assignment1. Choose a recorder2. Quickly review the analysis tool prompts3. Using your primary source, discuss and record a

few answers under each of the 3 prompt categories: Observe, Reflect, and Question.

Be ready for a group share in ten minutes

3. Professional development and ongoing support

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/selfdirected/

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/tpsdirect/pdplanbuilder/