The Library of Congress, Congress' research arm, may be located in Washington, D.C., but it is easily accessible through its website to both teachers and students nationwide. Access to maps, photographs, historical documents, films, and more is free through www.loc.gov for use in schools, libraries and classrooms and by learners of all ages.
The Library's Teachers page (www.loc.gov/teachers) is the ideal starting point for educators. Tutorials, interactive activities, Webcasts and more than 70 lesson plans are teacher-tested, standards-based, and all use the Library's unique online collections. There is something here that every classroom teacher can use in his or her classroom.
The America's Library Web site (www.americaslibrary.gov), introduces younger children to the great stories of our nation's history through games, puzzles, and interactive activities. Young learners have the opportunity to learn about our nation's leaders and cultural heritage in a fun and engaging way.
The Library also has an educational outreach team that works directly with teachers to help them find ways to put the Library's resources to use in their classrooms. Through live, video-conferenced workshops, the Library can come to any school "virtually" (memory.loc.gov/learn/educators/video/index.html), and teachers and students can work directly with the Library's specialists in Washington, D.C.
The resources of the Library of Congress are vast and the advent of the Internet makes them accessible as never before. Educators, students, and learners of all ages in California's 3rd District may make use of these resources for free.
