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Educational Resources for the Classroom
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Lesson plans, presentations, and other resources designed to assist instructors with using primary source materials to teach about government, law, and politics.
Explore U.S. Founding Documents
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This gallery highlights digital resources designed to enhance students’ understanding of government and law using significant primary source documents from American history.
The United States Constitution
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This document summarizes U.S. Constitutional provisions and the leading U.S. Supreme Court decisions that interpret them.
The Declaration of Independence
U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates (1774-1875): A Century of Lawmaking
Schedule a Class Trip to Washington D.C.
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Information about how to schedule guided and group tours during class trips to Washington, D.C.
Educational Resources for Teachers
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Resources to aid educators in finding and teaching with primary sources and specific historical topics.
Professional Development from the Library of Congress
Last Updated: 05/10/2018