Key Concepts in Historical Thinking
Improve your historical analysis skills by learning about different types of causes and evidence.
Media Analysis Tools
These worksheets from the Library of Congress help students analyze primary sources.
Document Analysis Worksheets
Find the National Archive’s worksheets for analyzing a variety of primary sources.
Picturing America
Analyze art in the classroom with these resources from the Picturing America initiative.
Teaching with Monuments and Memorials
Every town has a scattering of historical markers and statues. Discover what they really mean!
Reading Like a Historian
Use the Stanford History Education Group’s curriculum to teach historical investigation.
Teaching with Historic Places
Looking for new ideas on how to teach with the historic places in your community?
Integrating Material Culture into the Classroom
Use this guide developed by PBS and the Antiques Roadshow to teach about material culture.
Teaching with Museum Collections
National Park Service lesson plans, teaching materials, and vibrant images reveal what historical objects tell us about history.