Using Primary Sources to Build a Community of Thinkers

According to Katherine Morgan, “the words ‘primary source’ conjure up stale ideas of moldy texts on brittle paper preserved in archival sleeves in historical collections. History or social studies teachers might react positively to the idea of the primary source document as a vehicle for learning, but English teachers might be less enthusiastic.” Read this article to find out how “primary sources and nonfiction [can] offer valuable opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and critical thinking in all fields of study.”