About Primary Source Learning
Primary Source Learning helps educators quickly find and use digital primary sources related to specific curriculum standards in all subjects through the Teaching Materials database. Staffed by classroom teachers, Primary Source Learning connects pre-K-12 schools, university programs, libraries, and museums through collaborative programs that deepen student understanding of the curriculum and equip learners with Information Age literacy skills.
Primary Source Learning was created by the Northern Virginia Partnership of the Teaching with Primary Sources program made available through a Library of Congress grant funded by the U.S. Congress. The purpose of this Web site is to enable teachers to learn about how other teachers have used digital historical sources with students and to find the collections of links to resources that other teachers have created. Searching for primary sources suitable for teaching specific curricular topics takes time. This Web site enables teachers to save time by beginning a search for materials from collections of primary sources or Learning Experiences that other teachers have already used with students.