http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Plena Drum"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1126http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1126<p>This online exhibition invites you to look at the history of Puerto Rico through the eyes of the collector who captured the island's history from the 16th to the 20th centuries with the thousands of objects he collected. Students will gain a unique insight into a cultural tradition that continues to play an important role in the growing diversity of the United States.</p>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:45:47 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=224http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=224<p>En esta colecci&oacute;n por el Internet, los estudiantes pueden investigar la historia de Puerto Rico por los ojos de Teodoro Vidal, un hombre quien captur&oacute; la historia de la isla con todos los objetos que coleccion&oacute;. La exhibici&oacute;n por el Internet provee informaci&oacute;n sobre el coleccionista, historia puertorrique&ntilde;a, la vida cotidiana en Puerto Rico hist&oacute;rico, las religiones puertorrique&ntilde;as, Carnaval, m&uacute;sica, y el concepto de la Gran Familia Puertorrique&ntilde;a.&nbsp;</p>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:57:14 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=36http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=36<p>Students will learn more about the carnival traditions of Puerto Rico in this OurStory module. The module includes links to hands-on activities and a list of recommended readings. OurStory is a series of modules designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of objects from the Museum's vast collections, quality children's literature, and engaging hands-on activities. Ideal for afterschool use, OurStory resources will allow students to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom.</p>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:32:50 GMT