Library of Congress Educational Resources

The video, hosted by Tanner and Chrissy from Common Sense Education, introduces the Library of Congress as a valuable educational resource. They discuss its vast collection of primary source documents and how it can be used to address challenging topics in classrooms. The video highlights the website's features, including exhibits on surveillance and censorship, and offers guidance on navigating the site. It also emphasizes the availability of teacher resources and the importance of an inquiry-based, historical approach to learning.

What is the main purpose of Common Sense Education's weekly videos?

• To entertain viewers with music

• To share cooking recipes

• To provide educational tool recommendations

• To discuss political news

What is highlighted as a key feature of the Library of Congress website?

• Subscription-based educational tools

• Paid access to exclusive content

• Free access to a wide range of resources

• Limited access to historical documents

How can the Library of Congress help in addressing controversial topics in classrooms?

• By giving access to modern news articles

• By supplying entertainment videos

• By offering primary source documents

• By providing fictional stories

What type of approach is suggested for using the Library of Congress to discuss difficult topics?

• A historical and inquiry-based approach

• A fictional narrative approach

• A modern news approach

• A purely theoretical approach

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a resource type available on the Library of Congress website?

• Personal narratives

• Video games

• Maps

• Audio recordings

What is a noted downside of the Library of Congress website?

• Limited historical documents

• Complex navigation

• High subscription fees

• Lack of educational content

What is the benefit of the Library of Congress resources for teachers?

• They are created by students

• They are only available in print

• They are created by teachers for teachers

• They are designed for entertainment

What is the focus of the 'Journalism and Action' resource mentioned in the video?

• Modern journalism techniques

• Journalism in the entertainment industry

• The history of journalism through primary sources

• Fictional journalism stories

What is recommended for teachers to do on the Library of Congress site?

• Quickly browse without a plan

• Only use the site for entertainment

• Avoid using the site for research

• Poke around and explore resources

What is the suggested method for structuring the use of Library of Congress resources?

• Avoid using any structured approach

• Rely on external educational platforms

• Use only the main Library of Congress site

• Focus on offshoot sites reviewed by Common Sense Education