How to Use This Handbook

The purpose of Primary Source Designs for Learning Handbook is to provide educators with the information needed to effectively use the resources from the Library of Congress Web site to design inquiry based Lesson Plans with students. The handbook is organized into six parts:

Part I: Become a LOC.gov Patron

Information to help patrons visualize the organization of the Library of Congress Web site and use specific search strategies to uncover the breadth and depth of the resources at LOC.gov .

Part II: Develop Technical Skills for LOC.gov Patrons

Step by step guides to the technical skills needed to use the digital resources at LOC.gov .

Part III: Design Primary Source Lesson Plans

Definitions and practical help for designing primary source-based Lesson Plans using Best Instructional Practices.