The Library of Congress has developed a page with teacher-created, classroom-tested lessons plans using primary sources from the Library of Congress. Some of the topics include, American history, African American history, World War I and II, Civil War, government and law, immigration, science, sports, women's history, and photography. Many of the lessons include hyperlinks to material from the Library of Congress, as well as any worksheets or documents required. Make sure to check this out if you're looking for an engaging lesson to share with your students!
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/lessons/#topic110
Thanks to Beth Bowman for sharing!
Don't forget...if you use a lesson from this site, feel free to share your experience (both positives and negatives) with us in the comments section!
Just a quick update...I've used a few lessons from this site for Social Studies, and I LOVE it! One of the most recent lessons was on geography and its impact on colonial life. The students got to look at primary source materials from the colonial period, such as city plans, maps, and legislative proposals. They really enjoyed investigating learning about geography and how it impacts settlement.
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