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The Evolution of the Book - The Printing Press

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Featured Lesson Plans

The Constitution: Drafting a More Perfect Union

The Constitution: Drafting a More Perfect Union

This lesson focuses on the drafting of the United States Constitution in 1787 in Philadelphia. George Washington's annotated copy of an early draft of the Constitution lets students analyze changes to the draft and explore the evolution of the final document.

Grade Level: 9-12

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The Bill of Rights: Debating the Amendments

The Bill of Rights: Debating the Amendments

Students examine a copy of twelve possible amendments to the United States Constitution from 1789, and debate and vote on which of these amendments they would ratify to produce a Bill of Rights.

Grade Level: 6-12

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The Minerva Mosaic of the Library of Congress: Taking a Closer Look

The Minerva Mosaic of the Library of Congress: Taking a Closer Look

Students take a close look at the historic Minerva mosaic from the Great Hall of the Library of Congress and discover what it can tell them about the Library’s mission. They perform a basic primary source analysis and discuss the mosaic’s symbolism.

Grade Level: 4-8

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Schedule a Group Tour

Groups of 12 to 60 participants from organizations and schools (fifth-grade level and above) may make reservations for a guided tour by contacting grouptours@loc.gov or (202) 707-0919.

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For Students

Knowledge Quest

Play Knowledge Quest

Go on a quest to discover the hidden meanings of rare treasures from the Library of Congress. Examine historic objects, conquer every challenge, and claim a special reward.  View Quest(s) »

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Featured Online Activity

The Thomas Jefferson Building: Secret Messages

The Thomas Jefferson Building: Secret Messages

Students explore the Library's historic Thomas Jefferson building to discover some of the unusual objects in and around the building, and to think about what messages these objects might send about the Library's purpose.

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Grade Level: 4-12

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Featured Interactive Display

Creating the United States Constitution
Connect particular phrases and ideas set down in the Constitution with texts that preceded it. Explore »

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Books for Young Readers

Learn more about the objects and exhibitions on myLOC.gov with these great books.

The Declaration of Independence
by Patricia Ryon Quiri

George Washington: Revolution and the New Nation
by Leni Donlan

A History of US: The First Americans
by Joy Hakim

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