7. How do teachers bring historical records into the classroom?

 There are a number of ways for teachers to bring historical records to their students:

• Teachers may decide to conduct historical record searches themselves (see # 3).
• Some historical organizations have educational outreach programs and staff who are willing to make a presentation on site.
• Published documentary teaching materials help by saving time and making a wider variety of historical record facsimiles available to teachers.
• Contact local, state, national, and/or international historical organizations for information about their publications.
• Search the Internet for appropriate Web sites. Many sites contain scanned copies of historical records and educational activities. Try starting with the New York State Archives, National Archives and Library of Congress. Broaden your search to include other countries.

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