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Getting Started with DocsTeach: Finding and Sharing Activities

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DocsTeach.org offers a collection of document-based activities created by the National Archives and educators to enhance student engagement with primary sources.

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Getting Started with DocsTeach: Finding and Sharing Activities

2020• 14 minPG

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DocsTeach.org offers a collection of document-based activities created by the National Archives and educators to enhance student engagement with primary sources.

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DocsTeach.org, created by the National Archives, offers a growing collection of document-based activities designed to enhance students' understanding of historical events through primary sources. The mini-webinar series, "Getting Started with DocsTeach," provides educators with guidance on locating and sharing these teaching activities. The first session, recorded on April 15, 2020, focuses on effective strategies for finding relevant resources to engage students with the stories and ideas of the past.

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