Our Documents is a website with 100 influential documents in American History. It was created by the National Archives and Records Administration, National History Day, and USA Freedom Corps. These documents were chosen because "they have helped shape the national character, and they reflect our diversity, our unity, and our commitment as a nation to continue our work toward forming 'a more perfect union.' " Documents on this site include the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the patent for the cotton gin, Jefferson's secret message to Congress regarding the Lewis & Clark expedition, and the Monroe Doctrine. Click here for a complete list of all of the documents on the site. For each document there is detailed information, a document transcript,picture(s) of the document, and a high-resoultion downloadable PDF. There are also extra resources for teachers including a Teacher Sourcebook with additional resources and ideas for lessons.
Showing posts with label National Archives. Show all posts
Showing posts with label National Archives. Show all posts
Apr 3, 2010
Our Documents
Our Documents is a website with 100 influential documents in American History. It was created by the National Archives and Records Administration, National History Day, and USA Freedom Corps. These documents were chosen because "they have helped shape the national character, and they reflect our diversity, our unity, and our commitment as a nation to continue our work toward forming 'a more perfect union.' " Documents on this site include the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the patent for the cotton gin, Jefferson's secret message to Congress regarding the Lewis & Clark expedition, and the Monroe Doctrine. Click here for a complete list of all of the documents on the site. For each document there is detailed information, a document transcript,picture(s) of the document, and a high-resoultion downloadable PDF. There are also extra resources for teachers including a Teacher Sourcebook with additional resources and ideas for lessons.
Jan 17, 2010
National Archives Experience Digital Vaults
The National Archives Experience: Digital Vaults has a nice online tool for students to search for primary sources and artifacts. Artifacts on the site include documents, maps, photographs, and drawings. Users can create posters and videos using artifacts that they select or add to their collection. There are also several resources for teachers including lesson ideas using primary sources.
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