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Discovering Primary Sources: Understanding and Engaging with Historical Artifacts

Join Jennifer Jackson in exploring the significance of primary sources in historical studies. Learn about original documents and objects created during the period being examined, exemplified by intriguing artifacts like what President Lincoln had in his pockets during his assassination. Participate in an interactive activity to identify objects from a photograph, enhancing your understanding of history firsthand. Resources include the Library of Congress and MyLOC for interactive exhibitions, lesson plans, and more, providing an engaging framework for educators and learners alike.

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Discovering Primary Sources: Understanding and Engaging with Historical Artifacts

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  1. Login to Primary Sources Presented by Jennifer Jackson

  2. What is a primary source? Original objects and documents created at the time that is being studied Example: What was in President Lincoln’s pockets when he was assassinated?

  3. Sample Activity 1 • You will have one minute to look at the photograph of each object. Try to identify what it is and write that down on the provided sheet.

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  14. 1 watch fob

  15. 2 button

  16. 3 pocket knife

  17. 4 handkerchief

  18. 5 wallet

  19. 6 Confederate five dollar bill

  20. 7 glass lens cleaner and buffer

  21. 8 glasses case

  22. 9 eyeglasses with Lincoln’s name engraved

  23. 10 newspaper clippings

  24. Library of Congresshttp://www.loc.gov • Interactive exhibitions • Primary source sets • Presentations and activities • Professional development • Much more

  25. Political Cartoons • http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/activities/political-cartoon/

  26. MyLOC • http://myloc.gov • Collect your favorite activities and sources to share with others

  27. Awesome Stories • http://www.awesomestories.com • Present primary sources within the context of a factual story. • Subscriptions are free • Lesson plans, narrations, slideshows, images, audio, video, documents

  28. Resources • Library of Congress • MyLOC.gov • Awesome Stories

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