Includes primary sources from the Gilder Lehrman Documents Collection (New York Historical Society) to teach about the role of slaves in the Revolutionary War, such as a proclamation from Lord Dunmore offering freedom to slaves who joined his army. (Contains 3…Įxplores the use of primary sources when teaching about U.S. The study also evaluated students' strengths and weaknesses when conducting primary source research. This paper presents results from a user study testing the effectiveness of a Web guide designed to convey the concepts behind " primary source literacy". Primary source research requires students to acquire specialized research skills.
Presents a lesson plan using material from a primary source-based curriculum kit titled "The World of Barilla Taylor." The kit uses personal letters, maps, hospital and work records, and other primary sources to document the life of a young woman working in the textile mills in 19th- century Massachusetts. The World of Barilla Taylor: Bringing History to Life through Primary Sources.
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