Primary sources get students closer to historical events and offer varying perspectives that spark inquiry, discussion and deeper learning. 

iCivics' Exploring Primary Sources website, supported by a grant from the Library of Congress, is an exciting new resource for K–12 educators and their students. By using the website, you will:

• Discover innovative, free products from iCivics and our partners that offer interactive, engaging learning experiences with primary sources
• Build your knowledge, skills and confidence teaching with primary sources with our collection of professional development videos
• Simplify lesson planning with this curated collection of high-quality primary source tools, including iCivics' DBQuest, Eagle Eye Citizen, Engaging Congress, History's Mysteries: Historical Inquiry for Elementary Classrooms, Journalism in Action, KidCitizen, and Voices for Suffrage.

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Primary sources take students beyond the textbook and help them see the past (and present) in new ways. We’re excited to help make primary sources more accessible to you and your students.