“But when am I ever going to use this?”
Posted by: Danna Bell
Celebrating the joys of helping students see, think and wonder.
Posted in: Teaching Strategies
Archive: May 2023 (9 Posts)
Reflections from the Library: Interesting Finds to Introduce Content
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how a map helps jumpstart a discussion of migratory patterns of African Americans during the early and middle sections of the 20th century.
Posted in: African American History, Geography and Maps, Teaching Strategies
Remembering the Fallen and Documenting their Stories
Posted by: Danna Bell
Consider including the Veterans History Project in your Memorial Day classroom activities. This post provides some suggestions.
Posted in: Holidays, Veterans and Military History
Reflecting on the 2022 Literacy Awards 5-Part Webinar Series
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn more about the series of webinars featuring the 2022 Literacy Award winners and best practice honorees.
Posted in: Literacy, Poetry and Literature
Apply for a Fall 2023 Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Internship with the Library of Congress!
Posted by: Danna Bell
Have experience in education, library science, history of museum studies? Are you a current student or recent graduate? Looking for a paid internship? Apply to be our Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources intern?
Posted in: News and Events
Teaching Scientific Literacy: The Case of the Lead Bones
Posted by: Danna Bell
How have scientists explored the impact of lead on the human body throughout history?
Posted in: Contemporary United States (1945-present), Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Science Technology and Math
Reflections from the Library: Interesting Finds to Collaborate
Posted by: Danna Bell
Consider how educators use sources to introduce a topic or theme and how primary sources can encourage critical thinking across a variety of subjects.
Posted in: Geography and Maps, Poetry and Literature, Teaching Strategies
Launching Units with Primary Source Phenomena: Like a Shot from a Bow
Posted by: Danna Bell
How can an image of two dancers help students learn about gravity, equilibrium and force?
Posted in: Fine and Performing Arts, Science Technology and Math
Teaching Scientific Literacy: The Case of Medicinal Teas
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how folk medicine can be used to help teach science concepts.
Posted in: African American History, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Science Technology and Math