This is one of my favorite topics! Using primary sources is vital. One activity that I use in class is “Be a reporter” This is where students write an article about the primary source to an audience. Using the 5 W’s to convey their message to the readers.

The Library of Congress has free educational sets that teachers can use:

Here are some free primary source materials from the Library of Congress that are are free for teachers:

https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/?fa=partof_type:primary+source+set

There are also teachers guide:

https://www.loc.gov/programs/teachers/getting-started-with-primary-sources/guides/