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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Spy Letters of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful resource with letters, stories, people, and timelines of spies for the Loyalists and the Patriots during the American Revolution.
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Other

Archives Pei: Heritage Fair Projects a Guide to Sources [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive resource for students and teachers for planning and researching a project for a heritage fair. While it is intended for Prince Edward Island residents, it offers excellent tips, web links and books for guidance.
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Curated OER

History Matters: Making Sense of Documentary Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
A great guide to making sense of documentary photography. Learn ways to distinguish between early and modern photos, where the photo was taken, and how the photo was presented.
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Handout
US National Archives

Nara: History in the Raw

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site offers excellent reasons to approach history by using primary documents -- diaries, letters, drawings, and memoirs. Also gives teachers suggestions on where to find great sources.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Does the Camera Ever Lie?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A presentation of how photographs were manipulated by photographers during the Civil War.