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Archive: December 2011 (2 Posts)

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Teaching Language Arts Through Music: Historic Sheet Music and Song Sheets

Posted by: Stacie Moats

In the spirit of "Auld Lang Syne," I searched two of the Library's online collections, Music for the Nation: American Sheet Music, and, America Singing: Nineteenth-Century Song Sheets, for examples of old American songs relating to the New Year. After winter break, try welcoming 2012 and introducing (or reminding!) students of key language arts concepts using one or more of my New Year's themed song selections.

Posted in: Fine and Performing Arts, Holidays

One woman watches as another examines with a magnifying glass an ornate, decorative image on a printed page

Teaching with Architectural Drawings and Photographs

Posted by: Stacie Moats

Architecture offers a unique entry point for better understanding a historical era. Early in my career as a museum educator, I worked with professional architects and engineers to teach middle and high school students. From these experts, I learned valuable techniques for teaching with architectural drawings and photographs.

Posted in: Teaching Strategies