Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Library of Congress Classification System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will be introduced to the Library of Congress Classification System by viewing two online tutorials. The students will make flash cards in order to study the main classes of the Library of Congress Classification System. The...
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Learning Page: Party System

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides a quick look at the American Party System.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Everyday Mysteries: What Is Gps?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Where are you and where are you going? Visit this site and learn the discovery and purpose of GPS, Global Position Systems.
Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Rise of Industrial America: Railroads in the Late 19th Century

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A compilation of primary source documents addressing building and running the railroad system in the late 19th century.
Activity
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Checks and Balances

For Students 3rd - 8th
Descriptions of the separate powers and functions of the three branches of the federal government. Site explains how the powers of one branch check and balance those of another.