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Is the American Dream Dead? - Documentary Central

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"Is the American Dream Alive or Dead?" is a video that follows political comedian John Fugelsang on an epic cross-country journey investigating the current state of the American Dream...more
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"Is the American Dream Alive or Dead?" is a video that follows political comedian John Fugelsang on an epic cross-country journey investigating the current state of the American Dream amid decades of growing income inequality and shrinking economic mobility. This compelling documentary from Documentary Central examines whether the promise of opportunity and upward mobility still exists in modern America, offering thought-provoking insights into one of the nation's most fundamental ideals.
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tag(s): money (114)

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After viewing, students can work in small groups to research specific aspects featured in the documentary, such as wage gaps, the cost of education, housing affordability, or job market trends. Groups can create infographics or presentations that compare economic data across decades to visualize changes in economic mobility over time. Have students create presentations using one of the many multimedia options at Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here.

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Lewis and Clark National Bicentennial Exhibition - Missouri Historical Society

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This on-line exhibition allows visitors to follow the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, explore the cultural landscape they encountered, and browse through a collection of over 350 artifacts...more
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This on-line exhibition allows visitors to follow the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, explore the cultural landscape they encountered, and browse through a collection of over 350 artifacts that document the first transcontinental journey across North America. Highlights of this beautifully designed site include an interactive map, audio clips providing sounds associated with each place along the journey, and readings from words written by members of the expedition. Links to related themes are provided throughout the site. This is an outstanding resource that accurately presents many facets of this pivotal even in American history. Though this is a Legacy Unit and no longer supported, the information is excellent and well worth your visit.

tag(s): lewis and clark (16), louisiana (6), louisiana purchase (6)

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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and classroom activities hosted on this site! This would be a great resource for a US history site, regardless of the grade level. Save this site as a favorite on your classroom computer to allow for easy retrieval when necessary.

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1913 International Exhibition of Modern Art - University of Virginia

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Tour the most influential show in the history of American art. The paintings and sculptures featured in this collection of 18 virtual galleries document the emergence of modernism,...more
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Tour the most influential show in the history of American art. The paintings and sculptures featured in this collection of 18 virtual galleries document the emergence of modernism, the radical break with artistic tradition, and the public reactions that followed. The nature of many of the representative works makes this site most appropriate for mature students. Use this resource to generate discussion and encourage analysis of how this historic exhibition affected the development of American art, created by the American Studies Program at the University of Virginia.

tag(s): art history (105), artists (102)

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Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Then have students explore this site independently or in small groups. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online graphic to share using Genial.ly. This is a very interesting site for an art history classroom.

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New France - New Horizons - Canadian Archives

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This history of French exploration and settlement in what is now Canada is elegantly designed, and it shows the striking contrast between the aims of French colonists and those of ...more
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This history of French exploration and settlement in what is now Canada is elegantly designed, and it shows the striking contrast between the aims of French colonists and those of their English counterparts to the south. Because the site relies almost entirely on archival images - with minimal explanatory text - it may be difficult for some students to use effectively. Still, the site offers a marked contrast to the "colonizing America" stories students hear more frequently.

tag(s): canada (23), colonial america (86), explorers (65), france (38)

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Use the images from this site to create a visual discovery activity. Select a few of the most powerful images and put them in a slideshow to show students. Show the images to students via an interactive whiteboard or projector, and have students write down what they observe, infer, and predict from each. After the class has finished their reflections, return to the images and discuss with students what they wrote. Make sure, when explaining the images and their importance, that you are clear about what you are trying to portray with them. There isn't much information on this site beyond photos, so it will require information from elsewhere. Regardless, this is a great way to lead students through a lesson rather than a straight lecture.

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The Exploration of Canada- Pathfinders and Passageways - National Library of Canada

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This site has wonderful resources for learning about Canadian history and Canadian explorers. Whether you're interested in early exploration in general or the specific history of the...more
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This site has wonderful resources for learning about Canadian history and Canadian explorers. Whether you're interested in early exploration in general or the specific history of the Nation, this site has information on each of Canada's multiple explorers, as well as a sequential look at the evolution of the landmass. A great site for social studies resources from the 11th through the 20th Centuries.

tag(s): canada (23), landforms (36)

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This site is a little text-heavy, but the information is all interesting and pertinent to a study of world explorers. Use this site as a point of reference when learning about the explorers who began to colonize our neighbor to the North. The site has a lot of information, but it would also be great for shorter investigations. Refer students to the site if working on research projects or papers about explorers. The information makes for a great jumping-off point and is reliable.

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Discover Peru

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Here's a guide to Peru created by a pair of students. There are links on Peruvian history, climate, and lots more. While not fully authoritative, this content seems well suited ...more
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Here's a guide to Peru created by a pair of students. There are links on Peruvian history, climate, and lots more. While not fully authoritative, this content seems well suited to a student-to-student application.

tag(s): peru (6)

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This would be a great resource for a beginning Spanish or World History class. Open this site on the interactive whiteboard or projector to introduce to students one of the many countries that predominantly speaks spanish, or plays a role in World History. This would be a great resource for students working on presentations or research projects.

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Adventure Learning Foundation

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This searchable site provides resources for teaching geography and culture. Currently, the page's "expeditions" are limited to Baja California, American Southwest, Southern Africa,...more
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This searchable site provides resources for teaching geography and culture. Currently, the page's "expeditions" are limited to Baja California, American Southwest, Southern Africa, Oaxaca Mexico, and Peru.

tag(s): africa (162), mexico (69), peru (6)

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There are lesson plans and links for each expedition.

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Venezuela - Country Studies - Library of Congress

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This site is part of a set of detailed cultural, political, and historical summaries created by the Library's Federal Research Service. The emphasis is on less commonly studied nations,...more
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This site is part of a set of detailed cultural, political, and historical summaries created by the Library's Federal Research Service. The emphasis is on less commonly studied nations, and the material will be challenging for some students.

tag(s): south america (80)

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Uruguay - Country Studies - Library of Congress

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This site is part of a set of detailed cultural, political, and historical summaries created by the Library's Federal Research Service. The emphasis is on less commonly studied nations, and the material will be challenging for some students.

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Peru - Country Studies - Library of Congress

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tag(s): peru (6), south america (80)

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Paraguay - Country Studies - Library of Congress

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This site is part of a set of detailed cultural, political, and historical summaries created by the Library's Federal Research Service. The emphasis is on less commonly studied nations, and the material will be challenging for some students.

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Panama - Country Studies - Library of Congress

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Nicaragua - Country Studies - Library of CongressLibrary of Congress

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This site is part of a set of detailed cultural, political, and historical summaries created by the Library's Federal Research Service. The emphasis is on less commonly studied nations, and the material will be challenging for some students.

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Mexico - Country Studies - Library of Congress

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Honduras - Country Studies - Library of Congress

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Haiti - Country Studies - Library of Congress

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Guyana - Country Studies - Library of Congress

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El Salvador - Library of Congress

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Ecuador - Country Studies - Library of Congress

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Dominican Republic - Country Studies - Library of Congress

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