Resources for Primary Sources
There are a variety of graphic organizers and websites available to guide you in the process of evaluating primary sources. Choose the one that works best for you and the situation. These tools are also great resources for evaluating any type of media message.
LINKSLibrary of Congress - using primary sources
Library of Congress - finding primary sources on LOC
National Archives - teaching with documents
DocsTeach - online teaching tool from National Archives for teaching with documents, must register and make an account
Encyclopedia of Virginia - also available through CLEVER, variety of resources on history & culture of VA
DBVa - Document Bank of VA, primary sources for students & educators provided by Library of VA
Google Arts & Culture - explore culture, collections, art, museums, history and more from around the world
LIFE Photo Archive - photographs from LIFE magazine's archive
World Digital Library - includes documents, maps, photographs, and other cultural archives from all countries around the world
Digital Public Library of America- explore by date or place, or visit an Exhibition
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ANALYSIS TOOLSDocument Analysis Worksheets - variety of worksheets for different sources from the National Archives
Analysis Tools - variety of analysis guides from Library of Congress
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