http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Within These Walls Homepage"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=722http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=722<p>In this interactive game, students will match primary source materials and museum artifacts to the appropriate time period in order to learn about the everyday lives of Americans from different eras of our nation's history.&nbsp; This activity is one of the educational resources included in the online exhibition entitled <a href="http://americanhistory.si.edu/house/">Within These Walls</a>.</p>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:39:30 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=46http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=46<p>Students will learn about life on the prairie and in sod houses in this OurStory module, entitled <em>Life in a Sod House</em>. The module includes the interactive activity Building a Sod House, hands-on activities and a list of recommended readings related. 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 16:20:07 GMT