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Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how maps are used to document pandemics and the spread of disease in the post from the Geography and Maps division.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Geography and Maps, Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
Students can analyze the engineering design of the Flip-Flap Railway historical roller coaster and then apply what they learn to their own design.
Posted in: Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
Political cartoons were effective tools used by reformers to promote their criticisms of capitalism with the goal of holding robber barons accountable for excesses.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Get suggestions on how to use court cases to teach civic principles, historic moments and the structure of the court system.
Posted in: Government and Law, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Historical primary sources provide examples of civic virtue--that is, of citizens dedicating themselves to the common welfare, even at the cost of their own interests. By examining such sources, students can reflect on how civic virtue was practiced in the past, and how the concept might apply today.
Posted in: Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Use resources from the Rosa Parks papers to gain personal insights into the lives of this ordinary individual who took extraordinary action and find connections between students’ contemporary experiences and this historic individual.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present)
Posted by: Danna Bell
With spring just around the corner, we thought it might be time to provide another round-up of new collections and other resources that are now available online.
Posted in: News and Events
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn how a Spanish teacher incorporated the Archive of Hispanic Literature on Tape (AHLOT) into her class curriculum after realizing that this collection of audio recordings of literary figures from the Hispanic world would be a useful tool for enhancing her students’ language skills and their knowledge about Hispanic literature and culture.
Posted in: Hispanic American History, Poetry and Literature, Teaching Strategies
Posted by: Danna Bell
How do we explore the experiences of women in STEM fields? One way is through the use of primary sources.
Posted in: African American History, Science Technology and Math, Women's History