Pre-Workshop Readings (not required)

Self-directed

Introduction to the Library of Congress - 6 Self-directed Professional Development Modules 

Historical Thinking Articles:

• What Does It Mean to Think Historically?  Andrews, T., Burke, F.
• Into the Breach: Using Research and Theory to Shape History Instruction, Bain, R.
• What Does It Mean to Think Historically...and How Do You Teach It? VanSledright, B.

Welcome

Overview

Introductions

Nadine Fabbi

Michelle Pearson

Tina Storer

Peggy O’Neill-Jones

PRESENTER PROFILES.pdf

What to expect from today's workshop...

• What experiences have you had with primary sources as a Learner? 
• What ideas do you have for using primary sources as a Teacher? 

Session: A History of the Inuit in Canada and the Circumpolar North

TPS Goal 1: Understanding Primary Sources; Goal 2: Analyzing Primary Sources; Goal 6: Understanding the Inquiry Process

A Guided Inquiry --

1. Connecting to & Wondering about Primary Sources

CONNECT and WONDER

Learning with Primary Sources

Objective 1a: Explain what primary sources are and understand their value in teaching.

Objective 2a: Explore the connection between primary sources and 21st century learning skills and habits.

Analysis of SINGLE primary source.

Guiding Question 1:

How do we as learners use inquiry with primary sources?

Guiding Question 2: What can the Mystery Photo tell us about XXX?

Thinking about Primary Sources (basic analysis questions):

• What do you observe? 
• What do you think you know? 
• What do you want to find out?

Practice analysis: 

• Mystery Photo
• Mystery Photo Clue - bibliographic information as a question starter.

What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?  

• Photo Analysis Tool 
• Photo Analysis Tool Guide
• See other analysis tools on the Additional Resources page. 

Please reflect on the two sets of questions below:

Teacher as Learner (photographic analysis activities)

• In the Mystery Photo practice analysis activity, what did you discover about learning through primary sources?
• Which questions about the Mystery Photo seemed worth pursuing? Why?
• As you prepare to INVESTIGATE primary sources, what initial ideas do you have?   

Teacher as Teacher (planning for primary source inquiry) 

• What are the logistical considerations when using a single primary source such as the mystery photo? 
• How do you help students CONNECT to content and ideas unfamiliar to them?
• What can you do to encourage students' curiosity and interest in pursuing inquiry?  
• How do you focus the inquiry?
• How do you encourage meaningful questions?

TPS Goal 4: Exploring www.loc.gov

A Guided Inquiry --

2. Investigating the Library of Congress and the American Heritage Center as Repositories for Primary Sources

INVESTIGATE

Introduction to Library of Congress Homepage

Objective 3b: Investigate the ways primary sources and various technologies can promote inquiry, literacy, differentiated learning, and creative expression of knowledge

1. "Homepage Fly-by" 

Self-Directed Inquiry 

• In pairs, explore each of the red circled areas.
• How is the Library of Congress homepage organized?
• Which un-circled areas might be helpful to you as a Learner? as  Teacher? 

Library of Congress Website

INVESTIGATE

Introduction to American Memory

Guided Tour of the Library of Congress site

 Library of Congress Website

• Library of Congress Teacher's Page 
• Overview of Universal Search 
• Collection Highlights: 
• American Memory 
• Prints & Photographs 
• Chronicling America (Historic Newspapers) -- Topics in Chronicling America 
• Performing Arts
• Veterans History
• Sound Recordings
• Films 
• Maps
• Manuscripts
• Congress.gov -  Legislative Information 
• World Digital Library
• Especially for...
• Kids & Families
• Librarians
• Publishers
• Researchers
• Teachers
• Exhibitions - Tip: Check the full list of all Exhibitions here (http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/all/)
• Wise Guide
• Today in History
• Homepage Search
• Ask a Librarian  - Tip: They have an area just for educators (http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/ask-learning.html)

Instructions for linking and downloading:

As a best practice, always copy the URL from the bibliographic page - not from the browsers address bar.

Please be aware that occasionally in American Memory you will not find the URL on the bibliographic page (The Library is working on eliminating this issue).  If you run across one of these resources, follow the following procedure to get the correct URL:

• Bookmarking/Linking

Additional Information about working with the different media types found at the Library can be found here:

• Downloading
• Maps
• Images
• Audio
• Video

Selecting Primary Sources, Part I: Knowing Your Students (advice from the Teaching with the Library of Congress blog)

Resources for Exploring Copyright:

• Image from Gabriel Vasile "We see the world through our own eyes, don't we?"

• Understanding Copyright - PDF

• Copyright and Primary Sources - Interactive Module 

• Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright

• Copyright and Primary Sources

• Citing Primary Sources 

REFLECT

Library of Congress Resources

Reflection

Please reflect on the questions below:

• What are your 3 biggest takeaways from your Library of Congress investigation? 
• How can you manage your discoveries on the Library of Congress website?
• What else do you need to know about the Library of Congress website?

Health Break

TPS Goal 3: Teaching with Primary Sources; Goal 4: Exploring www.loc.gov

A Guided Inquiry --

3. Investigating the Annotated Resource Set as a Tool for Teaching with Primary Sources

WONDER

Objective 3b: Investigate the ways primary sources and various technologies can promote inquiry, literacy, differentiated learning, and creative expression of knowledge.

Question Focus Technique

QFT Photo

QFT Photo Clue

Credit:

Right Question Institute

Summary of the Question Development Protocol

QFT Handout