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Primary Sources can be valuable teaching tools. These articles and other materials focus on the benefits of teaching with documents.


History in the Raw

Guidelines for Using Primary Resources

Primary Sources Help Teach and
Reinforce Historical Thinking Skills

Suggested Methods for Integrating
Primary Sources into Classroom Instruction

Universal Truths of Teaching with Documents

What can I do with resources from the National Archives?

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