Education Resources from the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections.
For Students & Lifelong Learners
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Read.gov
Resources and opportunities to celebrate the wonder of reading
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Poetry 180
A poem a day for American high schools
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America's Library
American history for elementary and middle school students
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Science: Everyday Mysteries
Fun science facts from the Library of Congress
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Today in History
Highlights from the Library's online collections
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Blog: Teaching with the Library of Congress
For Teachers
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Teacher Resources
Free resources to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections in their teaching
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Lesson Plans
Teacher-created lesson plans using Library of Congress primary sources
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Primary Source Sets
Sets of primary sources on frequently taught topics
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Professional Development
Primary source-based, ready-to-use resources for teachers and facilitators