Author: Lee Ann Potter <leeann.potter@ARCH1.NARA.GOV> Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 21:12:37 -0500

Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 10:05:45 -0400
Subject: National Archives online

The National Archives and Records Administration's Digital Classroom Expands

Washington, D.C. . . . . The National Archives and Records Administration announces the expansion of The Digital Classroom on its Web site. The Digital Classroom is designed for educators and students at all levels. Located in the Visitor?s Gallery on NARA?s home page, it features five sections: Primary Sources and Activities, Research and National History Day, Publications, Professional Development, and Limited Engagement. The URL is .

The Digital Classroom offers online lessons developed by education
specialists that feature archival documents and promote the development of
critical thinking skills. Currently, these studies focus on the Zimmerman
telegram transmitted during World War I, FDR's attempt to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court during the 1930s, the civil rights
activities of Jackie Robinson, and the Watergate scandal of the early 1970s. Accompanying the documents is historical background and a wide range of teaching activities that correlate to the National Standards for History and suggest cross-curricular connections. All aspects of the lessons?including the digitized images of the original documents?are designed for easy downloading, printing, and photocopying for classroom use.

In addition, step-by-step activities that help students learn about the holdings of the National Archives, offer instructions on how to conduct research, and introduce strategies for composing inquiries that can generate helpful responses from archivists have been added.

Visitors will also find valuable information on educational publications and professional development opportunities available through the National Archives.

As the Digital Classroom continues to evolve, it provides educators and students with online access to essential learning tools and teaching methodologies.

You are invited to visit often.

For additional information, please call Lee Ann Potter or the National Archives Educational and Museum Programs Division at (202) 501-6729.

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