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While at the 2013 CUE Conference, I learned about an awesome search tool provided by Google. Ever had your students do a research project where you wanted them to use primary sources as part of their research? Well, Google makes that a snap.  Over the years, Google has archived tons and tons of newspaper articles. By visiting news.google.com and using the advanced search feature, you can search for articles from a specific time period. For example, if your students were doing a research project on Pearl Harbor and you wanted them to find articles written around the time of the 1941 bombing by Japan, Google can easily put primary sources at your students' fingertips. Watch the short video below to see this amazing tool in action. Happy searching!
3 Comments
Eric Roth - 13 years ago
Thanks for sharing this simple, yet powerful, tool for teachers and researchers!
Brent - 13 years ago
You're very welcome, Eric!
Chris Callaham - 7 years ago
They changed the google news website, any idea how to enter a date range in their now? It only shows options within the past year for me now.

About Brent

Brent has worked in the field of education as a teacher and administrator for 30 years. A former elementary school teacher and principal, he is currently a Coordinator of Educational Services in Murrieta Valley Unified School District in Southern California. Get to know more about Brent here.