Never again will you need to worry about coming up with a writing prompt! This packet contains, as it says, 501 prompts that are suitable for fourth graders on up. The prompts are paired into four categories (persuasive, expository,...

Eliminate the hard work of creating an entire literature unit with this reading guide for the novel Sarah, Plain and Tall. From background information about the author and her motivation for writing the story to...

If you're teaching point of view, this is the instructional activity for you! First, decipher the writer's point of view from a primary resource, then compare and contrast the primary source with a secondary source to explore the...

Here's a poster that highlights the skills needed for the close reading of primary source documents when gathering evidence to support historical claims.

The United States Civil War resulted in the highest mortality rate for Americans since the nation's inception. Delve deeper into the causes for the drastic separation of states with a history lesson plan that features analysis charts,...

Was the Southern states' decision to secede from the Union protected by the United States Constitution? Eighth graders discuss the constitutionality of the South's justification for secession, particularly the secession of South...

The Library of Congress celebrates its bicentennial. This article looks at the Library's bicentennial birthday party, held inside and outside the Thomas Jefferson Building, celebrated the achievements of Americans everywhere.

This Congressional Research Service report examines the ethnic tensions between Albanian rebels and the Macedonian government during the 1990s as well as the global response to the conflict in Macedonia in 2001. In addition, it provides...

Learn about the immigration of the Chinese people to California through primary source documents and images. Understand the tensions and issues that arose as the immigration continued from 1850-1925.

This performing arts encyclopedia guides readers through the collections and exhibitions maintained by the Library of Congress.

From the Library of Congress, this article presents detailed information about the 1783 Treaty of Paris and the end of the Revolutionary War. Contains many links to many different primary resources as well as details of the Treaty...

When the first Library of Congress was destroyed by the British, Thomas Jefferson offered his personal library as a replacement. This site presents a brief overview of these events, and includes photos and a portrait.

The Library of Congress has compiled a site with a lot of information, pictures and actual documents about Thomas Jefferson.

Explore the science behind gray hair through this summary produced by the Library of Congress.

This site from the Library of Congress provides links to the original land cession deals between Indians and the Federal Government are provided. Search for documents can be accomplished by searching for Indian tribe, state/territory, or...

This brief Library of Congress site has info on the Russian's role in the Cuban Missile Crisis.

This Library of Congress site provides information on the fight for the eight-hour workday. Discusses labor unions and strikes.

The Library of Congress provides a glimpse into work, school, and leisure activities in the United States from 1894 to 1915.

This site from the Library of Congress provides a good overview of events relating to German immigrants provided in a timeline from 1608 to 1990.

Part of the Library of Congress American Memory Historical Collections, this excellent website has a direct hyperlink to a digitized version of Jay's Treaty, a bibliography and related quotes from important figures.

"The digital collections of the Library of Congress contain a wide variety of material associated with Paul Laurence Dunbar, including manuscripts, photographs, and books." This resource tool gathers links to digital materials available...

Use this Today in History site as a jumping off place to view information about the Rough Riders, the Battle of San Juan Hill, and the Spanish-American War that is available in the Library of Congress. Find photographs, pamphlets, and...

Read about the life and career of H.L. Mencken and an overview of the Saint-Mihiel Offensive, which began on September 12, 1918, in France. In addition, find links to other sites in the Library of Congress pertaining to the offensive in...

From the Library of Congress "Today in History," this website provides biographical information about Henry David Thoreau along with photographs of Thoreau and Walden Pond. Provides links to online text for Thoreau's work, links to...