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America's Attic & Archives
May 2008
- 05/08 - Asian Pacific Heritage Month - This Library-wide Web portal offers links to video selections, sound files, Library collections, and teaching materials to use with your students during Asian/Pacific American Heritage month.
- 05/01 - Jewish Heritage Month - On April 20, 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed that May would be Jewish American Heritage Month. Learn more on this collaborative site.
April 2008
March 2008
- 03/27 - Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright - This interactive activity is a wonderful resource for introducing the mysteries of Copyright Law to students. The activity will help students understand how the law applies to their own work—what they consume and what they produce.
- 03/20 - A Guide to Washington, DC - Are you or your students visiting the Nation's Capital this spring? If so, this guide to Washington's history will provide background information to enrich your visit.
- 03/13 - Women at War - Help your students gain a new perspective by seeing war through the eyes of women who were there. Read the first-hand accounts of women who participated in the war effort—from nurses to code-breakers to welders, flight surgeons and officers.
- 03/06 - Women’s History Month - The Library has published a new resource page featuring women's collections—from suffragist profiles to veterans' oral histories, stories on major historical figures, lesson plans for use in your classroom, collection guides and online exhibitions.
February 2008
January 2008
- 01/31 - Happy Birthday Lewis Carroll - January 27, 1832 marks the birth date of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson—better known to most by his pen name Lewis Carroll. Browse through a scrapbook he kept between 1855- 1872. During those years he wrote Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking Glass (1871). View an online version of a 1905 edition—Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland—retold in words of one syllable by Mrs. J.C. Gorham.
- 01/24 - "I Do Solemnly Swear…" Presidential Inaugurations - On January 20, 2009 a new president will be inaugurated. This amazing collection provides an overview of inaugural ceremonies throughout United States history. Primary source materials such as drafts of inaugural addresses, letters, illustrations, and photographs are organized chronologically by presidential inauguration.
- 01/17 - Exploring the Early Americas - Explore the online version of a groundbreaking new exhibition at the Library featuring selections from the more than 3,000 rare maps, documents, paintings, prints, and artifacts that make up the Jay I. Kislak Collection. Through interactives, investigate the Maya writing system, turn the pages of a 17th century book about buccaneers, and compare 1507 and 1516 world maps by Martin Waldseemuller.
- 01/10 - River of Words Webcast - Robert Hass, former U.S. Poet Laureate, returned to the Library of Congress to moderate a program honoring the student winners of the annual River of Words environmental poetry and art contest. The deadline for participation in this years project is February 15.
- 01/03 - The March King - Celebrate the New Year with John Philip Sousa. The March King, a new online resource on this famous composer, includes photos, sheet music, instrumental scores, manuscript scores, audio files and more.
December 2007
- 12/27 - 1900 Gift Book – December is a time of holidays and gift giving. Compare the advertised items on the pages of a 1900 gift catalog to those in holiday catalogs today. Examine additional holiday items in the Looking Into Holidays Past Through Primary Sources presentation.
- 12/20 - Louisiana Purchase – On December 20, 1803, documents are signed officially transferring Lower Louisiana from France to the United States. This timeline and the new American Memory collection – Louisiana: European Explorations and the Louisiana Purchase – will help students understand the history of this landmark event.
- 12/13 - Do you celebrate Bill of Rights Day? - In 1941 President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed December 15th as Bill of Rights Day. Primary Documents in American History – The Bill of Rights will lead you to dozens of informative links across the Library of Congress Web site.
- 12/06 - Pearl Harbor Day – Travel back to December 7, 1941 in Today in History to learn more about the air raid on Pearl Harbor. Visit the American Memory Collection - After the Day of Infamy – to listen to "man in the street" interviews conducted by U.S. folklorists during the days immediately following the attack.
November 2007
- 11/29 - Battle of the Bulge – This presentation uses U.S. Army situation maps to illustrate this famous WWII battle. Your students will enjoy the interactivity and the historical expertise shared by Library of Congress curators.
- 11/22 - Experiencing War: The War – In a partnership with Ken Burns and PBS, the Library of Congress has created a companion site to enhance the viewing of the film – The War. Don't miss the online field guide on how to participate in the Veterans History Project.
- 11/15 - National Book Festival 2007 – Link to all 2007 author webcasts and explore the new Young Readers' Toolkit to learn how to create a reading festival in your own school.
- 11/08 - Explore New Worlds. Read. - The Lifelong Literacy Web site has a new look and a new Storybook Adventure featuring classics including Aladdin, The Mermaid and The Wizard of Oz!
- 11/01 - Library of Congress Blog – Here is your chance to learn about Library of Congress events and take a peek at behind-the-scenes happenings from a Library insider.
October 2007
- 10/25 - Did you know that Halloween has a capital city? – Find the location in this Local Legacy story. Learn more about how Americans celebrate Halloween in this Jump Back in Time story from America's Library.
- 10/18 - Chronicling America – Take a closer look at a sampling of America's historic newspapers. This site allows you to search and read newspaper pages from 1900-1910 and find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present.
- 10/11- Letters About Literature – Promote reading and writing in your classroom. Invite your students in grades 4 through 12 to enter the Center for the Book Letters About Literature national reading-writing contest. Read letters written by previous state and national winners.
- 10/04 - LOC RSS feeds for you! – Keep up-to-date by subscribing to one or all of the new Library of Congress RSS feeds. Topics include News for Teachers, New on the Web, New Webcasts, Poetry 180, Poetry News and Science Reference Highlights.
September 2007
- 09/27 - Clowning around in 1906! View this Edison film – "Humorous Phases of Funny Faces" - showcasing early animation techniques. Have fun creating your own cartoon in You're the Animator.
- 09/20 - 7th National Book Festival 2007 - Celebrate the joys of books and reading with the Library of Congress. Come to Washington on September 29, 2007 or experience the festival virtually by visiting the website. View the 2007 author list, enjoy past festival webcasts, and watch for a Young Readers' Toolkit featuring additional author information and student activities.
- 09/13 - Constitution Day Resources - 39 delegates signed the final draft of the Constitution on September 17, 1787. In celebration of this historic event, the Library of Congress has compiled a variety of materials from across its collections to help you learn more about one of America's most important documents.
- 09/06 - Everyone loves a circus! Examine a selection of late 19th century circus images and posters from the Prints and Photographs Image List – Pictorial Americana – Circus and Circus Posters. Explore the Table of Contents for hundreds of additional images.
August 2007
July 2007
- 07/26 - Get Your Hot Dogs Right Here! July marks National Hot Dog Month. Read more in this Wise Guide article.
- 07/19 - Coney Island – What was a visit to the beach like 100 years ago? View an 1898 color lithograph, a 1904 stereograph card, and 1910 photograph from the Prints and Photographs collections depicting summer fun at this historic New York amusement park.
- 07/12 - Touring Turn-of-the-Century America – Are you taking a road trip this summer? Compare what you see today with this collection of photographs from the Detroit Publishing Company Collection documenting early 20 th century America.
- 7/05 - America at Work, America at Leisure – How did Americans spend their time a century ago? View work, school, and leisure activities in the United States from 1894 to 1915 in this presentation of 150 motion pictures.
June 2007
- 6/28 - Hog Heaven - In 1903, the same year Henry Ford incorporated the Ford Motor Company and the Wright brothers first flew, William Harley and his friends Arthur and Walter Davidson launched the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Explore the history of this American icon in this Science and Technology 100 year celebratory exhibition.
- 6/21 - Summer’s Here – In the Northern Hemisphere, June 21 marks the first day of summer. Celebrate the season with primary source treasures highlighted in this Wise Guide article.
- 6/14 - Stereograph Card Collection - Stereographs consist of two nearly identical photographs paired to produce the illusion of a single three-dimensional image. Access 5,000 19 th and 20 th century images featuring cities and towns around the world, expeditions and expositions, industries, disasters, and portraits of Native Americans, presidents, and celebrities.
- 6/07 - Our Flag – How has our flag changed over time? Read this online digitized book from the Rare Book and Special Collections Division documenting its history and changes from 1620 to 1896.
May 2007
- 5/31 - Why do pigeons bob their heads when they walk? Discover the answer to this and other puzzling science questions in Everyday Mysteries from the Science Reference Services Division.
- 5/24 - Experiencing War: The Art of War - View veterans' stories documented with paintbrushes, sketching pens, and camera lenses. From Vietnam photographs by Aldo Panzieri to WWII GI portraits by Mimi Korach Lesser, these collections tell tales that mere words cannot describe.
- 5/17 - History of Household Technology – In this webcast Constance Carter, Head of the Science Reference Section at the Library of Congress, describes the evolution in the technology of washing machines, irons, and stoves and its effect on the work of women in the home.
- 5/10 - Carrie Nation: First Mother Against Drunk Driving – In addition to her support of the temperance movement, Carrie Nation stood on her soapbox against foreign goods, corsets, tobacco, fraternal orders and, most importantly, short skirts. Learn more in this Wise Guide article.
- 5/03 - Today in History: May 5 - On May 5, 1925, high school science teacher John Scopes was arrested for teaching evolution in one of Tennessee's public schools. Cinco de Mayo is also a date of celebration in Hispanic cultures. Learn more about these events in this Today in History entry.
April 2007
- 4/26 - Cartoon America - The Library's Art Wood Collection of Cartoon and Caricature contains more than 36,000 original cartoon drawings. The 102 drawings selected for this exhibition reflect Woods primary collecting interests and the evolution of the cartoon as an art form.
- 4/19 - Presidents as Poets – Who was the first president to write a book of poetry? Learn about John Quincy Adams poetic endeavors as well as those of other U.S. presidents in this Library of Congress Webliography.
- 4/12 - Donald Hall, Poet Laureate - On June 14, 2006, Librarian of Congress James H. Billington announced the appointment of Donald Hall to be the Library’s 14th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry. This guide compiles links to resources on Donald Hall throughout the Library of Congress Web site, as well as links to external Web sites that include features on Hall’s life or selections of his work.
- 4/05 - The Evolution of the Conservation Movement, 1850-1920 – Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970. Explore the history of the American conservation movement through primary source documents drawn from the collections of the Library of Congress.
March 2007
- 3/29 - Mr. Lincoln’s Whiskers – Would Lincoln get more votes if he grew a beard? Read Grace Bedell’s 1860 letter to Abraham Lincoln and his response.
- 3/22 - Women’s Suffrage Primary Source Set – Celebrate Women’s History Month with this primary source set of photos, documents, song sheets, maps, graphs and sound files documenting the chronology of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States.
- 3/15 - A Ballet For Martha - Learn the story behind Aaron Copland’s Pulitzer Prize winning ballet – Appalachian Spring – commissioned by and performed at the Library of Congress in 1944. Explore the Aaron Copland Collection for approximately 400,0000 items documenting his life and works.
- 3/08 - My Lai Incident - The events that occurred on March 16, 1968 in Son My Village, Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam are now referred to as the “My Lai Incident.” This collection of materials, commonly known as the “Peers Inquiry,” provides the results of General Peers’ investigation of this incident.
- 3/01 - Spring Peepers – Spring peepers generally begin their distinctive calling around the vernal equinox. Use this list of Web sites compiled by the Science Reference Division to locate images and recordings of spring peepers.
February 2007
January 2007
- 1/25 - America’s Story: Jump Back in Time – Bring history alive for your students. Read stories from all periods of America’s history. Younger kids will enjoy a primary level version at AmeriasLibrary.kids.us.
- 1/18 - Maps in Our Lives – Celebrate the New Year with a map! This exhibition explores surveying, cartography, geodesy, and geographic information systems highlighting both historic and contemporary maps.
- 1/11 - Everyday Mysteries: Snow Crystals – Is it true that no two snow crystals are alike? Read the answer and learn more in this Everyday Mystery entry.
- 1 /04 - Huddled Masses Yearning to Breathe Free: January 1 - On January 1, 1892, a fifteen-year old Irish girl named Annie Moore became the first of the more than twelve million immigrants who would pass through the doors of the Ellis Island Immigration Station. Learn more about immigration in this Today in History entry.
December 2006
- 12/28 - Martin Waldseemüller’s 1507 World Map – Take a close-up view of the first map, printed or manuscript, to depict a separate Western Hemisphere, with the Pacific as a separate ocean. (Click on the map for a zoomable view.)
- 12/21 - 1900 Gift Book – What were popular holiday gifts in 1900? Browse the pages of this online gift catalog from the Emergence of Advertising in America collection.
- 12/14 - United States Money: A Guide to Information Sources – Do you want to be in the know about money? This Business Reference guide links to selected resources on the history of money in the United States from colonial times to the present.
- 12/07 - Children’s Literature – Turn the digital pages of 49 rare children’s books including titles ranging from the Baby’s Own Aesop and Kate Greenaway’s A Apple Pie to Stevenson’s A Child’s Garden of Verses and Poe’s The Raven.
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
- 9/28 - Parallel Histories: Spain, the United States and the American Frontier – Explore primary source materials relating to the history of Spain and Spain’s role in the exploration, settlement, and development of North America in this bilingual digital library.
- 9/21 - National Book Festival September 30, 2006 – More than 70 authors will be hand for this 6th book festival. Webcasts from current and past events are archived and available online.
- 9/14 - Lifelong Literacy – Celebrate literacy at home, school and in your community! Follow these links to a sampling of Library of Congress treasures and other sites promoting reading.
- 9/7 - Constitution Primary Source Set – Are you ready for Constitution Day?Use this primary source toolkit to help your students learn more about this historic document.
August 2006
- 8/31 - Schooling: Education on the Frontier – Imagine attending school on the American frontier. View early images of schools, children and teachers from the Northern Great Plains: 1880-1920 collection.
- 8/24 - Terrific Presidents – Test your presidential knowledge in this America’s Library interactive online game.
June 2006
- 06/28 -
Primary Documents in American History : The Library of Congress is home to many of the most important documents in American history. Read and learn more about dozens of items dating from 1763 to 1877.
- 06/22 -
Summertime: What do Americans do for leisure? Explore these Library of Congress resources highlighting summertime activities throughout history.
- 06/15 -
The New Yellow Ribbon Tradition: Why do we wear or display yellow ribbons? Learn about this contemporary custom that has roots in both popular culture and folk tradition.
- 06/08 -
The Wizard of Oz: An American Fairy Tale: Celebrate the September 1900 publication of L. Frank Baum's first book in the classic Oz series.
- 06/01 -
The Transit of Venus March: Where were you on June 8, 2004? Learn about this historic scientific event and listen to a recording of John Philip Sousa's 19th march celebrating its 1882 occurrence.
May 2006
- 05/25 -
Memorial Day May 30: Celebrate Memorial Day in words, pictures and song with Today in History.
- 05/18 -
Cuneiform Tablets: This collection presents clay tablets, cones, and brick fragments inscribed using the ancient pictographic writing system known as cuneiform.
- 05/11 -
National World War II Reunion: During the National World War II Reunion over Memorial Day weekend in 2004 the Veterans History Project collected nearly 3,000 veterans' stories of wartime service. View selected stories in this online presentation.
- 05/04 -
"With An Even Hand": Brown v. Board at Fifty: On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, declaring that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal." This decision was pivotal to the struggle for racial desegregation in the United States. This exhibition commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of this landmark judicial case.
April 2006
- 04/27 -
Bringing in the May: Celebrate May Day with Jennifer Cutting, Folklife Specialist at the Library of Congress, as she describes and displays some of the folk traditions surrounding May Day and the spring season.
- 04/20 -
The Cultures and History of the Americas: Be sure to explore the interactive 17th century book — Buccaneers in America — in this online exhibition focusing on the early Americas from the time of the indigenous people of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean through the period of European contact, exploration, and settlement.
- 04/13 -
A Heavenly Craft: The Woodcut in Early Printed Books: The 15th and 16th century woodcut-illustrated books in this online exhibition were printed within the first century after Gutenberg mastered the art of printing with moveable type.
- 04/06 -
Meet Ted Kooser – Poet Laureate: Learn about the life and work of Pulitzer Prize winning poet and current Poet Laureate Ted Kooser.
March 2006
- 03/30 -
April Fool's Day : Did you know that the custom of playing April Fools' jokes in America came from Britain? Students will be amused by this America's Library entry highlighting early cartoons and movies depicting pranks and practical jokes.
- 03/23 -
Early America Community Center: Are you teaching about the Early American era in U.S. history? This Learning Page Community Center links to online resources, collections and lesson plans on the topic.
- 03/16 -
Katharine Dunham Collection: Performer, choreographer, and teacher, Katherine Dunham changed the face of American modern dance. View video footage of her dance technique and performances!
- 03/09 -
Bound for Glory: America in Color, 1939-1943: These little known color images taken by photographers of the Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information capture the effects of the Depression on America's rural and small town populations, the nation's subsequent economic recovery and industrial growth, and the country's great mobilization for World War II.
- 03/02 -
Pages from Her Story: Celebrate women's history month with this Learning Page activity. Read women's perceptions of historic times and events in the reflections, hopes and dreams they recorded in diaries, journals, memoirs, reminiscences, letters, and speeches.
February 2006
- 02/23 -
France in America: This collaborative digital library explores the history of the French presence in North America from the first decades of the 16th century to the end of the 19th century.
- 02/16 -
Home Sweet Home: Life in Nineteenth-Century Ohio: What did families do for fun in the late 1800s? Listen to audio recordings, view sheet music and learn about home life and customs in Cincinnati before the age of radio, television and electronics.
- 02/09 -
Today in History – February 14: Romance abounds in American Memory. Entertain your Valentine with a selection of digitized delights.
- 02/02 -
Voices of Civil Rights: This exhibition draws from personal stories, oral histories, and photographs collected by the "Voices of Civil Rights" project, a collaborative effort of AARP, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and the Library of Congress.
January 2006
- 01/26 -
The Kraus Collection of Sir Francis Drake: Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the earth from 1577-1580. Learn about his travels through primary and secondary sources from the period.
- 01/19 -
Lists of Images on Popular Topics: Looking for images of Christopher Columbus? Ellis Island? Women during the Civil War? Frank Lloyd Wright buildings? Explore this extensive list of image sets selected by Prints & Photographs Division staff.
- 01/12 -
Thomas: Find out what is happening on the House Floor now. Locate bills sponsored by your local congressional representatives. Thomas — the Library's legislative gateway — has a brand new look and provides easy access to both current and historical legislative information.
- 01/05 -
Song of America Tour: The Library of Congress and renowned baritone Thomas Hampson celebrate creativity across America with an 11-city tour. Use teacher resources from "Making a Statement Through Song and Poetry" to explore the legacy of American song and poetry in your classroom.
December 2005
November 2005
- 11/24 -
Patriotic Melodies Patriotic Melodies tells the stories behind many of the songs that are part of the American national heritage. Listen to hymns, national songs, music of the theater, radio and television, military themes, and poetry.
- 11/10 -
A Patchwork Quilt: Dolly Parton and the Roots of Country Music: Dolly Parton at the Library of Congress? Yes, indeed! Visit this collection to learn more about Dolly, her music, and the origins of country music.
October 2005
- 10/27 -
Churchill and the Great Republic This interactive exhibit examines the life and career of Winston Churchill and emphasizes his lifelong links with the United States. Check out letters, documents, photographs, prints, books, maps, newspaper clippings, and three-dimensional artifacts.
- 10/13 -
American Memory Timeline: Check out this entry point into the vast online collections of the Library of Congress. The links, arranged chronologically, lead to selected primary sources on a variety of topics in US History.
September 2005
- 09/29 -
“With an Even hand” Brown v. Board at Fifty On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, declaring that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal." Explore With an Even Hand: Brown v. Board at Fifty – a Library of Congress exhibition commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of this landmark judicial case.
- 09/15 -
What in the World Is That?: Have you ever seen a corn detasseler or an ornithopter? What in the World Is That features ingenious inventions that have solved problems and changed people’s lives. Use your observation skills in this online matching activity to learn about some of these wonderful innovations.
- 09/01 -
Have I Got a Story for You! Library of Congress has joined with Sound Portraits Productions to create StoryCorps, a national movement to help Americans tell their stories to Americans nationwide. Learn how you can participate in this project.
August 2005
- 08/18 -
You’re the Animator: The cartoon character Dud was created about 1915. Using 21st century animation techniques, create your own Dud cartoon in the new educational game – You’re the Animator – in the See, Hear and Sing section of the America’s Library Web site.
- 08/04 -
What in the World Is That?: Have you ever seen a corn detasseler or an ornithopter? What in the World Is That features ingenious inventions that have solved problems and changed people’s lives. Use your observation skills in this online matching activity to learn about some of these wonderful innovations.
July 2005
- 07/21 -
The Westward Expansion: Play the new Westward Expansion game in the America's Library Web site and you'll learn how the 13 original states were joined by the territory that eventually became the United States as we know it today.
- 07/07 -
Spalding Baseball Guides: A.J. Spalding was a baseball player, manager, and executive that began a sporting-goods manufacturing and retail business that still bears his name. Explore this sampling of late 19th and early 20th century official baseball guides documenting rules and annual records of the sport.
June 2005
- 06/23 -
The South Asian Literary Recording Project: Here is your opportunity to listen to Sanskrit, Urdu and Hindi! Archive of Recorded World Literature has captured the readings of prominent South Asian poets, novelists, and playwrights. The authors recorded so far represent more than fifteen of the languages of India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
- 06/09 -
Rivers, Edens and Empires: Experience this virtual tour on Lewis and Clark and exploration material documenting the quest to connect the East and the West by means of a waterway passage.
May 2005
- 05/26 -
Portals to the World: From Afganistan to Zimbabwe – Portals to the World offers selected links to resources from around the world that provide authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and areas of the world.
- 05/12 -
Poetry 180: Poems can inspire and make us think about what it means to be a member of the human race. Visit Poetry 180 and read a poem every day of the school year!
April 2005
- 04/28 -
Places in the News: Looking for an up-to-date map to refer to as you read news coverage of events happening around the world? Check out the Geography and Map Division’s Places in the News.
- 04/14 -
Naxi Manuscripts : What is the world’s only living pictographic language? The Naxi, an ethnic Chinese population, employ a language that is unlike any other in their native China. Explore this new Library of Congress collection of 3,342 Naxi manuscripts.
March 2005
- 03/17 -
National Book Festival: Where can you find more than 70 authors in one place on the same day? This annual celebration of books and the joy of reading has something for anyone who has ever picked up a book and entered a new world, learned an amazing lesson or discovered a previously unknown fact.
- 03/03 -
Lewis Carroll Scrapbook Collection: Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as children’s author Lewis Carroll, kept a scrapbook from 1855-1872. Explore this digital treasure to find out what was happening in the world while he was writing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass (1871).
February 2005
- 02/17 -
It’s No Laughing Matter: What makes cartoons persuasive? All cartoonists have access to a collection of tools that help them get their point across. In this activity, you'll get to take apart real-world cartoons--and learn how to spot the methods behind the message.
- 02/03 -
Interviews With Today’s Immigrants: What is the experience of immigrants to the U.S. in recent years? Make history with the Library of Congress – have your students add the stories of immigrants to your community.
January 2005
- 01/20 -
Inauguration: From George W. to George W.: How does an inaugural oath and ceremony turn an ordinary citizen into a president? Through images and written accounts, observe the pageantry of presidential inaugurations.
- 01/06 -
Humor’s Edge: Cartoons by Ann Telnaes: In 2001 Ann Telnaes became the second woman ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning. View this online exhibition of eighty-one original drawings on a range of themes.
December 2004
- 12/23 -
From the Home Front and the Front Lines: Have you heard of a smokejumper or a doughboy? Learn more in this exhibition of photos, diaries, correspondence, maps and oral histories from the Veterans History Project.
- 12/09 -
From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America: This new exhibition marking 350 years of Jewish life in America features more than 150 treasures of Judaica Americana from the Library’s collections as well as items on loan from partner institutions.
November 2004
- 11/25 -
Everyday Mysteries: Did you ever wonder why a camel has a hump? Can you really tell the weather by listening to the chirp of a cricket? Why do our joints make popping sounds? Visit Everyday Mysteries to learn about the fascinating science behind ordinary things.
- 11/11 -
CyberLC: Watch thse webcasts from the Library of Congress on your schedule. Programs range from authors talking about their work to presentations by specialists in a variety of fields.
October 2004
- 10/28 -
Community Roots: Sharing collected information from more than 1,000 community and cultural events, the Local Legacies collection demonstrates Americans' pride in where they come from, who they are and where they live.
- 10/14 -
Collection Guides and Webliographies: Check out these topical lists of electronic resources compiled by the Library of Congress Digital Reference Team. Subjects include African American Sites, Congressional Information, Primary Documents in American History and more.
September 2004
- 9/30 -
Civil War Soldier in the Wildcat Regiment: How did the Wildcat Regiment get its name? Discover the answer in materials that document the Civil War experience of Captain Tilton C. Reynolds, a member of the 105th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers.
- 9/16 -
The Atlantic World: America and the Netherlands: What did the small community of New Amsterdam with 1500 inhabitants in 1664 eventually become? Learn about the early history of New York City and the Dutch presence in America.
June 2004
- 6/28 -
What in the World Is That? Use your observation skills in this online matching activity to learn more
about ingenious inventions that have solved problems and changed people's
lives.
- 6/21 -
Help Your Science Teaching Evolve: Keyed to the National Museum of Natural History's pages on the making of the Imax film Galapagos, this site by the National Science Teachers Association provides resources for teaching evolution and ecology.
- 6/14 -
I Hear America Singing: Sing along with America's favorite patriotic songs and explore historic
sheet music and recordings in this portal to the performing arts collections
at the Library of Congress.
- 6/7 -
Letters, We Write Letters: Your students might want to write more letters using the personalized stationery they can create at this USPS page, which offers five different types of customizable designs for printing.
- 6/1 -
The Oregon Trail: Visit the Lewis and Clark Community Center, for resources and lessons about the
famous trip that opened up the Pacific Northwest.
May 2004
- 5/31 -
Read Any Good Barcodes Lately?: Technophiles will enjoy the mental arithmetic of interpreting those bar codes that are becoming more and more common on mail that we receive.
- 5/24 -
Congressional Treasure Hunt: Test your knowledge of Congress' web site
(http://thomas.loc.gov/) with the Thomas Scavenger Hunt.
- 5/17 -
Let Joan Help You: Your questions about an American artist, a particular work of American art, a period in American art, etc. can be answered by experts at Ask Joan of Art®, an email research service offered by the Smithsonian's Museum of American Art.
- 5/10 -
Witness and Response: Share your September 11 Memories: Share your experiences and memories of the terrorist
attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
- 5/3 -
What's Black and White and Eats Bamboo?: The answer is Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, the giant pandas at Washington's National Zoo. Take a Panda Quiz, Solve a Panda Crossword, or make a Giant Panda mask, or just learn more about these visitors from China.
April 2004
- 4/26 -
Witness and Response: September 11 Acquisitions at the Library of Congress: Visit this archive of original
material from 9/11 that includes photographs, drawings, poems, eyewitness accounts and personal reactions,
headlines, books, magazines, songs, maps, videotapes and films.
- 4/19 -
Calling All Student Artists! Let your imagination and creativity flow as you create colorful modern art, architecture, or sculpture from a palette of fanciful shapes and bright bold colors. You can even see how your creation would look in the museum.
- 4/12 -
Experiencing War: Stories from the Veterans History Project: War produces unique stories of friendship,
sweethearts, families, courage, patriotism and community. Read a selection of personal narratives.
- 4/5 -
Welcome, Sports Fans!: Your students love sports, and so does the U. S. Postal Service. This page tells the story of some colorful commemorative stamps honoring sports, athletes, and even coaches.
March 2004
- 3/29 -
Fill up the Canvas: Rivers of Words: Use this map activity to experience Lewis and Clark's historic journey
through primary source words and images.
- 3/22 -
Men Walk on the Moon! Back in 1969, long before your students' time, humans walked on the moon. This Learning Lab (requires Macromedia Flash) will help your students experience the excitement of that awesome event.
- 3/15 -
With Wings as Eagles: From Fantasy to Flight: On December 17, 1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright made aviation history.
Explore primary sources that illustrate man's quest for flight.
- 3/8 -
Eye Contact: Visit the Modern American Portrait Drawings exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery online to
see drawings from the collection. They all reflect modern themes and aesthetic concerns.
- 3/1 -
Introducing Thomas!: What bills were enacted into law this year? How did your state senator vote on an
issue? This activity will guide you through THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet.
February 2004
- 2/23 -
Smithsonian Professional Development: Discover how you can use museum resources and methods to bring new
excitement into your classroom. Many Smithsonian museums offer scheduled classes for educators as well as customized
teacher training by request.
- 2/16 -
From Slavery to Civil Rights: From "Am I not a slave and a brother" to "We shall overcome," you can
explore primary source documents related to African-American history in this Learning Page timeline activity.
- 2/10 -
Smithsonian Online Educational Services: The Smithsonian spans 16 museums, more than 100 affiliates, and
seven research centers. Many of them have outreach offices that work with educators.
- 2/3 -
Wise Guide: Maps: Every picture tells a story and so do maps! Explore the Zoom Into Maps and
the Maps Collections Home Page in this issue of the Wise Gude — a new monthly feature offering
links to the best of the Library's online materials.
January 2004
- 1/20 -
Branding of America: "Heinz 57" had its beginnings in the 1860s when teenager Henry Heinz planted
a small plot of horseradish in his family garden near Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. In this online activity,
students are invited to read the histories behind several "famous brands" and add products from their
LOCAL communities to the Hometown Products map.
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Wise Guide: Resources: The Wise Guide portal will introduce you to the many fascinating, educational
and useful resources available from the nation's library. Check it out monthly for new features
offering links to the best of the Library's online materials.
December 2003
- 12/29 -
After A Museum Visit: Discover dozens of helpful discussion questions to help your students recall information,
make connections, use their imaginations, and evaluate their experiences after any field trip.
- 12/22 -
The Great American Potluck: How do you make Obe Ata or Babooshka Kabobs? Much can be said about a nation’s heritage through
its food. Make history with the Library of Congress: Contribute to the Learning Page’s expanding online potluck cookbook by adding
a family recipe and sharing its story.
- 12/15 -
Museum Visits: Find downloadable handouts and discussion ideas that will guide your students as they visit
museums ranging from art galleries to historic homes to science centers.
- 12/8 -
Looking Into Holidays Past Through Primary Sources: How did families celebrate holidays in times past? Help students analyze primary
sources using holiday themed document, sound, image and movie resources from the Library of Congress.
- 12/1 -
Smithsonians Near You: There are more than 100 Smithsonian Affiliate museums across the country and many
Smithsonian-created traveling exhibitions. Find one near you.
November 2003
- 11/24 -
Where's the Beef? During World War II, Americans were asked do their part to conserve resources. What food did they have to limit eating?
- 11/17 -
Stories of the Wrights' Flight Lesson Plan: Celebrate the centennial of flight with this downloadable lesson plan.
Includes a background essay, group and class activities, worksheets, and other resources.
- 11/10 -
Holiday: On November 11, 1918 World War I ended when the Allied powers signed a cease-fire agreement
with Germany at Rethondes, France. How do we celebrate this event today?
- 11/3 -
Read All About It! Great Smithsonian books about art, science, history, and adventure, appropriate for students of all ages!
October 2003
- 10/27 -
Secret Codes: Thomas Jefferson was fascinated with codes, and on April 20, 1803, he sent Meriwether Lewis a key-word cipher to send messages home. How often was it used?
(scroll down the page to Jefferson's cipher)
- 10/20 -
Mr. President: Profiles of our Nation's Leaders: Through portraits, quotations, and brief profiles, students will learn the facts about each of our nation's presidents. It's a great place for browsing, research, or homework help.
- 10/13 -
Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman helped other slaves to run away. What could she say that others couldn't?
(click the photo of Harriet Tubman)
- 10/6 -
Secrets of the Smithsonian: Find out the behind-the-scenes stories of the Smithsonian Institution's rich history — from the curse of the Hope Diamond to the location of Smithson's bones.
September 2003
- 9/29 -
Vocabulary Games: If you are in Ireland and your teacher tells you to "pull your socks up," you had better get to work! Test your word power in the Can You Speak Irish game.
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9/22 -
Build a Collection: Discover the fun and learning opportunities of building a personal collection.
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9/15 -
Run for President: Qualifications for presidential candidates have remained the same since the year Washington accepted the presidency. What are they? (Click on candidates)
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9/9 -
Moonwalk: Experience the sights and sounds of the Apollo 11 landing and moonwalk.
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