American Memory from the Library of Congress

Type of Resource: Student tools and information, Online Exhibit, Online Activities, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Multimedia Library, Research Resources, Online Unit
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This site covers a broad range of topics. It is well organized and easy to quickly determine if there is something relevant for curriculum. The collections contain a variety of resources - documents, sound clips, images, maps and sheet music. In `Features and Activities´ on the teacher page, there is a decent listing of interactive experiences for students. Again, a quick scan will let you know if there is something applicable to your curriculum.

Description:

From the website: "American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps and sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places and ideas that continue to shape America, serving the public as a resource for education and lifelong learning."

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Teachers can research this site to find applicable resources for students to use in research. Teachers can also find lesson plans and activities to use with the collections on this site. Teachers can find professional development and register for e-mail updates.

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Student tools and information, Online Exhibit, Online Activities, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Multimedia Library, Research Resources, Online Unit

Acrobat PDF, Quicktime, Real Player