Teaching with Primary Sources Sites
Library of CongressThe Library of Congress has over 13 million digital primary sources as well as vast resources for teachers.
See below for more specific links. Teacher's Page Professional Development Using Primary Sources American Folklife Veterans History Project Illinois Council for the Social StudiesThe Illinois Council for the Social Studies (ICSS) was founded in 1938 in order to improve social studies teaching, to develop the professional interests of social studies instructors, and to cooperate with other organizations working for a better social understanding in the state, nation, and world. ICSS provides professional development opportunities, publications, and service to Illinois teachers. As an affiliate of the National Council for the Social Studies, ICSS is the professional organization for social educators in Illinois.
Bradley University TPSExplore this website for lesson plans and WebQuests that utilize the primary sources found on the Library of Congress website. These materials have been developed by Bradley University pre-service teachers with guidance from area in-service teachers.
Illinois AdventureShot on location throughout the state, ILLINOIS ADVENTURE shows viewers the many interesting places to visit and things to do just a few hours from home. From fishing on Lake Michigan to searching out tree frogs in the Cache River swamp to visiting long-forgotten towns that are vital parts of Illinois' history, there's something for everyone here. Tune in to WTVP to watch.
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Illinois Digital ArchivesThe Illinois Digital Archives (IDA) was created in 2000, as a repository for the digital collections of the Illinois State Library as well as other libraries and cultural institutions in the State of Illinois.
Digital IllinoisDigital Illinois is a consortium of libraries in Illinois. It contains digital collections from libraries, historical societies, museums, and other cultural institutions in Illinois.
Encyclopedia of ChicagoThe Encyclopedia of Chicago is a dynamic and unprecedented metropolitan history. Thousands of historical resources-including articles, photos, maps, broadsides and newspapers-related to Chicago's colorful and complex history are at your fingertips.
Upper Mississippi Valley Digital Image ArchiveThis is online visual collection of historic images showcases the Mississippi River region along the Iowa/Illinois border.
Peoria High SchoolThe WTVP Original Production, Peoria High School: A History, follows the story of this fine institution from its founding to modern day, revealing more than a history of a single school, but a look back at a growing Peoria during the turn of the century, the cataclysmic world events that touched the lives of students, and the common experiences connecting each graduating class to the next.
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Teacher Recommended Social Studies Websites
1) Docs Teach - www.docsteach.org - Definitely suggest creating a user account
2) National Archives Digital Vault - www.digitalvaults.org
3) Timetoast - timetoast.com
4) The Living Room Candidate - http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/
5) Not really Web 2.0, but a great site for lessons, most of which use primary sources -http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plans/
6) Great for sociology - playspent.org
7) Great for Government - Redistricting Game
2) National Archives Digital Vault - www.digitalvaults.org
3) Timetoast - timetoast.com
4) The Living Room Candidate - http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/
5) Not really Web 2.0, but a great site for lessons, most of which use primary sources -http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plans/
6) Great for sociology - playspent.org
7) Great for Government - Redistricting Game