This section contains lesson plans developed by Teaching with Primary Sources - MTSU and Tennessee teachers. The lesson plans here are developed to meet Tennessee state curriculum standards (unless otherwise noted). This section is organized by subject area. All history and social studies lesson plans are organized in chronological order. Other subject areas are arranged in alphabetical order by title. Some lesson plans have associated resources such as PowerPoints, essays, or sources that appear as supplemental items below the lesson plan.
World War II reshaped Tennessee, and this TPS—MTSU curriculum explores its impact through primary sources.
In this section, you will find resource guides designed by content themes, essays, and analysis worksheets.
Primary Source Sets provide grade-level resources on U.S. history, world history, Tennessee history, and art & culture.
the nation's oldest federal cultural institution. The Library serves as the research arm of Congress, while also making its resources available to the public.
extensive Web site for teacher within the Library of Congress Web Site. The Teachers Page is designed to help educators use Library of Congress Collections to enrich the classroom learning experience. This site is the main place for K-12 educators to find information on how to use primary sources, to find lesson plans and other classroom materials, and to learn about professional development opportunities from the Library.
a platform to connect educators across the country who have participated in the Library's Teaching with Primary Sources program. Members of the Network can share ideas and resources for how to best use primary sources in the classroom.
an overview of the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program including a list of all consortium members with a short description of their programs, contact information and their web sites.