Government Resources

Government resources encompass data-driven information, public information services, public well-being services, archives, grants, department / agency information, and laws / regulations including educational state standards. Government resources are also budget friendly, usually provided for free without copyright stipulations, meaning its information can be disseminated widely without payment. They are also multifaceted, meaning they are not for a single purpose. A single government resource can offer data-driven information, public information, archives, grants, department / agency information, and education resources which makes it suitable for different aspects of student services.

Primary Sources

Primary sources are first-hand accounts along with materials / documents / objects directly from the time period that have not been interpreted or analyzed externally by someone else. They are important as they allow students to make their own inferences and connections, see perspectives on historical events through the lens of people affected, and give students the opportunity to analyze content directly from the source and not through another's possible bias or viewpoint. Primary sources also provide a human connection to historical information which shapes a deeper connection to the content.

Community Resources

Community resources address local interests, history, environment, government, and more. They provide information for your area as compared to other resources that provide information on a grander scale. Community resources are not only accessible online, they can be brought into the classroom, or have the classroom brought to the resource. Community resources are not always a website or document, they can also people who can support your lesson. These resources can provide students with a sense of connection to their location and get a deeper understanding of where they live along with providing real-world examples of what you are teaching.