Holiday Wishes from Teaching with the Library of Congress
Posted by: Danna Bell
Here's hoping that the road to your holiday celebrations is clear, beautiful and peaceful.
Posted in: News and Events
Archive: December 2015 (7 Posts)
Exploring America’s Cinematic Heritage through the National Film Registry
Posted by: Danna Bell
On December 16, Acting Librarian of Congress David Mao announced the addition of 25 films to the National Film Registry, showcasing the richness and diversity of American film heritage to increase awareness for its preservation. The films selected for the Registry are deemed to be culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
Posted in: News and Events, Primary Source Highlights
January in History with the Library of Congress
Posted by: Danna Bell
January highlights include the discovery of gold in California and the life of Dizzy Gillespie.
Posted in: Lesson Ideas
Primary Sources in Science Classrooms: Computer Science and Programming with Punched Cards (Part 2)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Using the Library's Primary Source Analysis Tool and a set of primary sources, teachers can introduce students to Hollerith's electric tabulating machine.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Science Technology and Math
Multimedia Moment: Analyzing Comedy Audio Recordings to Explore Culture
Posted by: Danna Bell
Why is something funny? Comedy stories can often be a reflection of an aspect of society. These simple narratives often present us with a funny scenario while social commentary lies underneath.
Posted in: Culture and Folklife, Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Fine and Performing Arts
Teacher Webinar Thursday, December 10th: Searching LOC.gov
Posted by: Danna Bell
Join us for a webinar Thursday, December 10th at 4pm, EST to learn time-saving tips to navigate the Library of Congress website.
Posted in: News and Events
Primary Sources in Science Classrooms: Computer Science and Programming with Punched Cards (Part 1)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Items from the Working in Paterson Folklife Project of the Library's American Folklife Center from the mid-1990s to early 2000s provide a glimpse into the manufacturing process that inspired Babbage.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math