Assistance comes in many forms. Here there
are seven resources to help AAM teachers.
Lesson Plans
The Lesson Plan Database contains unit plans, lesson
plans, and activities designed by and for K-12 public,
private, and charter schoolteachers. These plans demonstrate
effective, efficient, and wise use of Library of Congress
- American Memory and local primary resources in teaching
and learning activities.
Newsletters
Four different newsletters are provided for AAM administrators,
teachers, and home school parents. You can view samples
of each newsletter and sign up for them here.
Copyright
The reproduction of copyrighted materials in educational settings presents some interesting questions. This section provides links to some useful copyright-related resources.
Papers
Papers and articles that describe,
analyze, or provide insight for the AAM program.
Books
This section contains published titles
by American Memory staff and fellows.
Useful Links
This is a list of carefully selected web sites that will
be useful to AAM teachers. They are presented through a
searchable database.
Phone Hotline
The AAM Telephone Support line is closed.
On September 21, the AAM Telephone Support Line or "Hotline" ceased operations. This support program was operational for nearly a year, but evidence showed there was little demand for it.
Help
This section provides links to manufacturer support numbers, software tutorials, and other support resources.
Quotes from AAM Teachers:
"If we lead them to useful tools and present them in passionate and engaging ways, the spark will be ignited in many students to pursue further exploration. Students are much more excited about and engaged in topics of study in which their teacher shows interest. Our passion for our work and our chosen tools (web sites, texts, novels, video, etc.) is obvious to our students."
Nora Tesmond, Teacher - Loyola University AAM Participant
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