Teaching with Documents

Educators get an overview of the Digital Vault interactive portion of the National Archives. This functionality uses smart association technologies to group similar records together, making it easier to find primary sources related to a specific topic.

Educators get an overview of how to search for primary source documents at the National Archives website by "keyword."

Educators get a basic overview of how to search for primary source documents on the National Archives website.

Educators explain how to use the National Archives website to do a Record ID search and find educational resources.

Educators learn how to navigate the National Archives website to locate relevant primary sources for use in the classroom.

A group of educators talk about how the use of primary documents can enhance learning for students in the classroom.

Educators from the National Archives explain the role of the institution, as well as its value to teachers and students. The materials found in the National Archives are valuable educational resources that are available for use in the classroom.

This video introduces the concept of primary source documents and their importance in telling a story. It also explains that there are many types of items that are considered primary source material, from written historical documents and diaries to photographs to sketches to marriage licenses.

Educators from the National Archives discuss how to use the website footnote.com to locate and examine millions of historical documents that are housed at the National Archives.

Students at the National Archives work on a research activity to help them learn how to find and use primary documents. Their simulated assignment is to assist the President with finding examples of the Constitution in action.

Students at the National Archives go on a simulated research mission and learn how to find and use primary sources. Their simulated assignment is to assist the President with finding examples of the Constitution in action.