Primary Sources for Musical Learning: Skin and Bones for Halloween
Posted by: Danna Bell
Around Halloween, children are often introduced to the startling folk song “Skin and Bones.
Posted in: Culture and Folklife, Fine and Performing Arts, Holidays
Category: Holidays
Memories of Independence Day with Primary Sources
Posted by: Danna Bell
As we take a moment to stop and celebrate the birthday of the United States of America, pause and think about the ways in which you and your family celebrated Independence Day when you were a child.
Posted in: Holidays, Teaching Tools
Presidential Cartoons and Caricatures: Studying Perceptions of the Presidency
Posted by: Danna Bell
What can be learned about the artist's perceptions of a president from the way the caricature or cartoon is drawn? What can be learned from it about the wider community's opinions?
Posted in: Government and Law, Holidays
Bringing in the New Year with Sheet Music and Folklore
Posted by: Danna Bell
Ever wonder about the words to Auld Lang Syne?
Posted in: Culture and Folklife, Fine and Performing Arts, Holidays
Light the Winter Night with Primary Sources
Posted by: Danna Bell
As the Educational Outreach Team takes a break to celebrate the winter holidays we hope this image from the Library of Congress Lands End All-America quilt collection reminds you to take a moment and look up at the stars with your family and friends.
Posted in: Culture and Folklife, Fine and Performing Arts, Holidays
Sending a Smile and Warm Thanksgiving Wishes
Posted by: Danna Bell
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and we'll see you next week.
Posted in: Holidays
Thanksgiving in a Feast of Political Cartoons
Posted by: Danna Bell
Political cartoonists often see the Thanksgiving celebration as a way to poke fun at a political issue, put a satirical spin on an event, or criticize a noted figure or group of figures.
Posted in: Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Holidays
Celebrating Halloween by Exploring a “Danse Macabre”
Posted by: Danna Bell
Frequently for holidays we'll celebrate by posting an evocative picture for students to explore. Today we are using evocative music.
Posted in: Fine and Performing Arts, Holidays
Primary Sources Across the Curriculum: Connecting the Spider Webs
Posted by: Danna Bell
Have you ever thought about taking one topic or theme and finding the connections in various subjects? Consider having a spider-themed day at your school and see how you can work spiders into your classroom activities.
Posted in: Fine and Performing Arts, Holidays, Poetry and Literature, Science Technology and Math