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Help Students Form a Connection to the Past.

DocsTeach For Teachers, Students, and History Explorers

Access thousands of primary sources  — letters, photographs, speeches, posters, maps, videos, and other document types — spanning the course of American history. We’re always adding more! Borrow from an ever-expanding collection of document-based activities created by the National Archives, and teachers around the world. Copy and modify activities for your student.

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Create your own activities using the online tools

It’s as simple as:

  1. Selecting a tool
  2. Choosing your primary sources
  3. Customizing instructions