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12 District Teacher Resource Guide
Office of Congressman Sander Levin www.house.gov/levin
From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Table of Contents
Primary Sources ....................................................................................................................... 2 American Memory ....................................................................................................................... 2 America’s Library ......................................................................................................................... 2 Thomas ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Global Gateway ........................................................................................................................... 3 Veteran’s History Project ............................................................................................................ 3 Lifelong Literacy .......................................................................................................................... 4 Library of Congress Experience .................................................................................................. 4 Professional Development ............................................................................................................. 5 Resources From the National Archives ......................................................................................... 7
Have the Congressman Visit Your Classroom ............................................................................... 8 Contact Congressman Levin ........................................................................................................... 8
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From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Primary Sources
The Library of Congress maintains a resource website for teachers at http://www.loc.gov/teachers. This site provides access to more than 80 lesson plans correlated to state teaching standards, interactive web casts and activities, and links to teacher‐ tested primary sources sets on topics ranging from civil rights to the Constitution. American Memory American Memory contains over 11 million primary sources related to American history and culture. American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America, serving as a resource for educators and lifelong learners. You can easily navigate through the site browsing by topic, time period, place, or medium. ¾ http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html America’s Library America’s Library brings history to life for children through interactive educational games and stories about America’s cultural heritage. ¾ http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi‐bin/page.cgi [2]
From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Thomas Teachers and students can stay informed about what’s happening in Congress by following legislation in both the House and Senate. Thomas provides updated legislative information allowing you to follow the status of a bill. ¾ http://thomas.loc.gov Global Gateway Global Gateway serves as a portal to the Library’s international collections. It includes bilingual, multimedia digital libraries that were built with partners from around the world. ¾ http://international.loc.gov/intldl/intldlhome.html Veterans History Project The Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress is working to preserve an important part of our heritage for future generations by collecting oral histories, memoirs, diaries, letters and other documents that capture the experiences of those who served our nation in time of war. ¾ Individuals can interview a friend, neighbor, or family member who served in the military or supported the armed forces as a civilian during war time. For more information on how to record and submit a history to the Veterans History Project click here. ¾ The City of Southfield Veterans Commission collects veterans' histories each week at the Southfield Public Library. Any area wartime veteran that would like to have his or her story recorded by the Southfield Veterans Commission contact Daniel Brightwell at 248‐796‐4VET (248‐796‐ 4838) or [email protected]. ¾ Finally, if you would like to organize an event at your school so that students have an opportunity to interview veterans, my office can help with planning and submit the interviews to the Library of Congress. Contact Alan Mlynek at 202‐225‐4961 or [email protected].
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From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Lifelong Literacy Lifelong Literacy shows ways to celebrate and encourage reading at all age levels.
¾ http://www.loc.gov/literacy Library of Congress Experience Library of Congress Experience offers personalized interaction with exhibition content. It features a section dedicated to teachers and students and includes suggested reading for young students, online activities, and games designed to expand student knowledge. Furthermore, the teacher section features lesson plans specific to both middle and high school students. From this site, you can also schedule a guided group tour of the Library’s exhibitions. ¾ http://myloc.gov
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From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Professional Development The Educational Outreach Division and its network of partners conduct a variety of professional development activities for educators in Washington, in local communities, and online. Library of Congress experts lead workshops and courses for teachers across the nation. A full professional development curriculum is available for download at http://memory.loc.gov/learn/educators/index.html. This nationally‐reviewed and tested curriculum can be integrated into the existing professional development programs in any schools. Workshops Workshops on using the Library’s primary sources in the classroom are conducted by the Educational Outreach Division for teachers who visit Washington, D.C. Workshops last one hour to a full day and are available to groups of five or more teachers. Subject matter can include literature, poetry, women’s history, African American history, performing arts, immigration, the Civil War, and other topics. For more information, contact [email protected]. It is recommended that a workshop be scheduled at least one month in advance. Summer Institutes Each summer, the Educational Outreach Division hosts several three‐ to four‐day Summer Institutes, which allow groups of teachers from all over the country to come together to learn about the integration of primary sources. The topics and schedules of the Summer Institutes, including an application form, are posted online. ¾ http://memory.loc.gov/learn/educators/index.html Webconferences The Educational Outreach Division also offers its variety of onsite workshops via webconference, allowing teachers to participate from multiple locations. Those interested should contact the Library in writing at least one month in advance at [email protected].
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From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Videoconferences You can also participate in free enrichment workshops via videoconference. Interested schools should reserve a videoconference by filling out the outline form at http://memory.loc.gov/learn/educators/video/vcform.html at least three weeks in advance. Conferences Each year, the Educational Outreach staff present workshops and sessions at regional and national educational conferences. A list of venues is listed at: ¾ http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/tlp‐newsletter/nlsubscribe.html [6]
From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Resources from the National Archives Similar to the Library of Congress, the National Archives website offers hundreds of reproducible copies of primary documents from the holdings of the National Archives of the United States, lesson plans correlated to national standards, and cross‐curricular connections. Teaching with Documents Teaching with primary documents encourages a varied learning environment for both teachers and students. Lectures, demonstrations, analysis of documents, independent research, and group work become a gateway for research with historical records in ways which encourage learning. ¾ http://www.archives.gov/nae/education/lesson‐plans.html Professional Development Staff education specialists, all with classroom teaching experience, offer in‐service programs for school districts (when travel and expenses are provided), and staff‐led workshops at regional and national professional meetings. Teachers are able to participate in videoconference workshops and summer institutes. There is also the opportunity to join the National Archives to promote the use of primary sources in the classroom, produce teachable document‐based materials, and demonstrate active‐learning techniques that bring documents to life for students at every level. ¾ http://www.archives.gov/nae/education/training.html
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From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Have the Congressman Visit Your Classroom I always enjoy meeting with students and visiting schools in the 12th Congressional District. If you are planning a lesson or hosting an event and would like me or a member of my staff to attend, please contact Judy Hartwell in my District Office at [email protected] or at (586) 498‐7122. Contact Congressman Sander Levin I enjoy hearing from residents of the 12th District. You and your students can send me your thoughts on current issues, or sign up to receive periodic legislative updates, through my website: www.house.gov/levin. You may also become my friend on facebook.com (search: Sandy Levin)
You may also become my friend on myspace.com (search: Sandy Levin)
Subscribe to my youtube channel on www.youtube.com/mi12yes
See what I’m doing by following me on Twitter@repsandylevin
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12 District Teacher Resource Guide
Office of Congressman Sander Levin www.house.gov/levin
From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Table of Contents
Primary Sources ....................................................................................................................... 2 American Memory ....................................................................................................................... 2 America’s Library ......................................................................................................................... 2 Thomas ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Global Gateway ........................................................................................................................... 3 Veteran’s History Project ............................................................................................................ 3 Lifelong Literacy .......................................................................................................................... 4 Library of Congress Experience .................................................................................................. 4 Professional Development ............................................................................................................. 5 Resources From the National Archives ......................................................................................... 7
Have the Congressman Visit Your Classroom ............................................................................... 8 Contact Congressman Levin ........................................................................................................... 8
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From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Primary Sources
The Library of Congress maintains a resource website for teachers at http://www.loc.gov/teachers. This site provides access to more than 80 lesson plans correlated to state teaching standards, interactive web casts and activities, and links to teacher‐ tested primary sources sets on topics ranging from civil rights to the Constitution. American Memory American Memory contains over 11 million primary sources related to American history and culture. American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America, serving as a resource for educators and lifelong learners. You can easily navigate through the site browsing by topic, time period, place, or medium. ¾ http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html America’s Library America’s Library brings history to life for children through interactive educational games and stories about America’s cultural heritage. ¾ http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi‐bin/page.cgi [2]
From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Thomas Teachers and students can stay informed about what’s happening in Congress by following legislation in both the House and Senate. Thomas provides updated legislative information allowing you to follow the status of a bill. ¾ http://thomas.loc.gov Global Gateway Global Gateway serves as a portal to the Library’s international collections. It includes bilingual, multimedia digital libraries that were built with partners from around the world. ¾ http://international.loc.gov/intldl/intldlhome.html Veterans History Project The Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress is working to preserve an important part of our heritage for future generations by collecting oral histories, memoirs, diaries, letters and other documents that capture the experiences of those who served our nation in time of war. ¾ Individuals can interview a friend, neighbor, or family member who served in the military or supported the armed forces as a civilian during war time. For more information on how to record and submit a history to the Veterans History Project click here. ¾ The City of Southfield Veterans Commission collects veterans' histories each week at the Southfield Public Library. Any area wartime veteran that would like to have his or her story recorded by the Southfield Veterans Commission contact Daniel Brightwell at 248‐796‐4VET (248‐796‐ 4838) or [email protected]. ¾ Finally, if you would like to organize an event at your school so that students have an opportunity to interview veterans, my office can help with planning and submit the interviews to the Library of Congress. Contact Alan Mlynek at 202‐225‐4961 or [email protected].
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From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Lifelong Literacy Lifelong Literacy shows ways to celebrate and encourage reading at all age levels.
¾ http://www.loc.gov/literacy Library of Congress Experience Library of Congress Experience offers personalized interaction with exhibition content. It features a section dedicated to teachers and students and includes suggested reading for young students, online activities, and games designed to expand student knowledge. Furthermore, the teacher section features lesson plans specific to both middle and high school students. From this site, you can also schedule a guided group tour of the Library’s exhibitions. ¾ http://myloc.gov
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From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Professional Development The Educational Outreach Division and its network of partners conduct a variety of professional development activities for educators in Washington, in local communities, and online. Library of Congress experts lead workshops and courses for teachers across the nation. A full professional development curriculum is available for download at http://memory.loc.gov/learn/educators/index.html. This nationally‐reviewed and tested curriculum can be integrated into the existing professional development programs in any schools. Workshops Workshops on using the Library’s primary sources in the classroom are conducted by the Educational Outreach Division for teachers who visit Washington, D.C. Workshops last one hour to a full day and are available to groups of five or more teachers. Subject matter can include literature, poetry, women’s history, African American history, performing arts, immigration, the Civil War, and other topics. For more information, contact [email protected]. It is recommended that a workshop be scheduled at least one month in advance. Summer Institutes Each summer, the Educational Outreach Division hosts several three‐ to four‐day Summer Institutes, which allow groups of teachers from all over the country to come together to learn about the integration of primary sources. The topics and schedules of the Summer Institutes, including an application form, are posted online. ¾ http://memory.loc.gov/learn/educators/index.html Webconferences The Educational Outreach Division also offers its variety of onsite workshops via webconference, allowing teachers to participate from multiple locations. Those interested should contact the Library in writing at least one month in advance at [email protected].
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From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Videoconferences You can also participate in free enrichment workshops via videoconference. Interested schools should reserve a videoconference by filling out the outline form at http://memory.loc.gov/learn/educators/video/vcform.html at least three weeks in advance. Conferences Each year, the Educational Outreach staff present workshops and sessions at regional and national educational conferences. A list of venues is listed at: ¾ http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/tlp‐newsletter/nlsubscribe.html [6]
From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Resources from the National Archives Similar to the Library of Congress, the National Archives website offers hundreds of reproducible copies of primary documents from the holdings of the National Archives of the United States, lesson plans correlated to national standards, and cross‐curricular connections. Teaching with Documents Teaching with primary documents encourages a varied learning environment for both teachers and students. Lectures, demonstrations, analysis of documents, independent research, and group work become a gateway for research with historical records in ways which encourage learning. ¾ http://www.archives.gov/nae/education/lesson‐plans.html Professional Development Staff education specialists, all with classroom teaching experience, offer in‐service programs for school districts (when travel and expenses are provided), and staff‐led workshops at regional and national professional meetings. Teachers are able to participate in videoconference workshops and summer institutes. There is also the opportunity to join the National Archives to promote the use of primary sources in the classroom, produce teachable document‐based materials, and demonstrate active‐learning techniques that bring documents to life for students at every level. ¾ http://www.archives.gov/nae/education/training.html
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From the Office of Congressman Sander Levin 12th District Teacher Resource Guide
Have the Congressman Visit Your Classroom I always enjoy meeting with students and visiting schools in the 12th Congressional District. If you are planning a lesson or hosting an event and would like me or a member of my staff to attend, please contact Judy Hartwell in my District Office at [email protected] or at (586) 498‐7122. Contact Congressman Sander Levin I enjoy hearing from residents of the 12th District. You and your students can send me your thoughts on current issues, or sign up to receive periodic legislative updates, through my website: www.house.gov/levin. You may also become my friend on facebook.com (search: Sandy Levin)
You may also become my friend on myspace.com (search: Sandy Levin)
Subscribe to my youtube channel on www.youtube.com/mi12yes
See what I’m doing by following me on Twitter@repsandylevin
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