Primary sources are documents that come directly from the person or event recorded. These sources may include newspapers, documents, letters, diaries, memoirs, or artifacts. Teaching is made easier with primary sources because students are able to relate to the topic through original visual and audio cues. Primary sources are used to teach virtually every subject, from history to science to mathematics. It's easy to find and use primary sources online. Many universities, museums, and government agencies have digital databases accessible for educational purposes. • Library of Congress: Guide to Primary Sources This course guide presents ideas for using primary sources for teaching. Includes different types of sources and a guide showing how to use them. • Teaching History Using Primary Sources This teaching guide focuses on using KWL charts with primary sources for better learning understanding. use the web for research and learning from primary sources. Historical Government Documents A simple discussion of government documents is likely to leave many teenagers yawning. When these materials are presented directly in front of their eyes, they are likely to become enlightened and retain more of the lesson. Having a tangible source of information is more interesting than reading it only in text form. Giving children and teens the opportunity to explore these historical documents as they were originally written allows for a greater level of interaction, which will help maintain their interest. • 100 Documents on United States History These documents were chosen by the National Archives and Records Administration because of their understanding...... middle of paper...... American History An online collection of artifacts including everything from military pieces and government to food and natural resources.• Arrowhead Archive Arrowheads from the Lone Star State are represented on this artifact database. An excellent resource for elementary ages.• American Artifacts A series of collections of artifacts throughout American history.• African Artifacts A dated list of artifacts from ancient Nubia. Primary sources provide a comprehensive way to teach various subjects. This teaching method appeals to both students and instructors because it allows them to consciously establish a connection with the material offered. Primary sources allow students to appeal to various senses at the same time. This allows you to stay focused on the subject. Conscious concentration results in a higher level of learning and allows the student to retain the information taught..