Publications on Teaching with Historical Records

Publications primarily geared to teachers looking for guidance in using primary source documents in the classroom, but also of use to records custodians who realize the educational potential of the records they hold.

You can order print copies of each title by contacting ARCHTRAIN@mail.nysed.gov with your request.

Number	Title	Formats Available Online
ED01	Consider the Source: Historical Records in the Classroom This book introduces the use of historical records as source material for classroom instruction. It includes reproductions of 26 historical records and related lesson plans and activities. Published 1995 146 pages Print copy available for $10.00. Email ARCHTRAIN@mail.nysed.gov to order	Overview and three sample lessons available online
ED02	Student Research Award Guidelines and Application This publication provides instruction on applying for a New York State Archives Student Research Award for grades 4-12. This program encourages students to explore the wealth of historical records in New York State and increases cooperation between schools and organizations that administer historical records useful for education. Published 2012	Guidelines PDF (48 KB) Application PDF (56 KB)
TWR1	Researching the History of Your School Discusses ways students and teachers can use community resources to research the history of their school Published 1985 40 pages Email ARCHTRAIN@mail.nysed.gov to order	Not available online
TWR3	Teaching With Historical Records Provides information for teachers using historical documents in the classroom. Published 1981 60 pages Email ARCHTRAIN@mail.nysed.gov to order	Not available online