The National Archives at Fort Worth (NARA)
Jenny Sweeney
(817) 831-5917
jenny.sweeney@nara.gov
Photographs as Primary Sources: Soil Conservation Service (Professional Development)
Join the National Archives at Fort Worth for a professional development program exploring the use of photographs as primary sources. This program highlights photographs of the Soil Conservation Service from the 1930s to 1970s. Teachers will view and discuss images that will enhance students’ critical thinking skills about environmental science and American history. An overview of the National Archives and the Soil Conservation Service will be included.
We the People: A Constitution Day Program (Grades 3-5)
On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. The National Archives at Fort Worth celebrates this important day in our nation's history by presenting a program for students of all levels to learn more about our Constitution and government.
Today in History: The Attack on Pearl Harbor (Grades 7-12)
Did you know that you can find records relating to the attack on Pearl Harbor in Fort Worth, Texas? During this interactive lesson students will analyze primary source documents from the National Archives at Fort Worth, including war diaries and photographs.
Presidential Powers (Grades 8-12)
Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution defines the executive branch and specifically states the powers of the president. EXPLORE and EXAMINE documents from the National Archives at Fort Worth that illustrate these powers. EXTRAPOLATE information from primary sources including presidential appointments, pardons, and treaties. Documents from the administrations of Jefferson, Monroe, Polk, Grant, and Cleveland will be highlighted.
Animals in Space and Other Cool NASA Stuff (Grades 3-6)
Do you think NASA wanted to send a pig into space? What did the original space suits look like? Find the answers to these questions and more by exploring historical NASA documents from the National Archives at Fort Worth. Learn about the development of the space program through records that were created for the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions.