The Blackberry is a handheld wireless Personal Data Assistant (PDA) and communication device.
Web Links
Grade Range:
9-12
Resource Type(s):
Reviewed Websites
Date Posted:
9/11/2008
American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the coll
Grade Range:
K-12
Resource Type(s):
Reviewed Websites
Date Posted:
9/11/2008
This website, from the Library of Congress, was designed especially with young people in mind, but there are great stories and information for people of all ages. Through the use of short essays, biographies, interactive games and activities, students can explore every era of American histo
Grade Range:
K-12
Resource Type(s):
Reviewed Websites
Date Posted:
9/10/2008
In the documentary entitled Remembering Jim Crow, Americans—black and white—remember and reflect on life in the time of Jim Crow. The accompanying website breaks down the documentary into sections, and features audio clips that accompany each documentary section. Students and teacher
Grade Range:
K-12
Resource Type(s):
Reviewed Websites
Date Posted:
9/10/2008
Trains.com is a website dedicated to those who love everything about railroading and model trains. It contains the latest railroad news, and allows students to explore the history of railroading and the hobby of model trains. The website is the home of five railroading-related magazin
Grade Range:
9-12
Resource Type(s):
Reviewed Websites
Date Posted:
9/10/2008
History Matters, is a project of the American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning of the City University of New York and the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. This site serves as a gateway to web resources and offers unique teaching materials, first-per
Grade Range:
K-12
Resource Type(s):
Reviewed Websites
Date Posted:
9/10/2008
At the Department of Commerce’s Official Website, students have access to information about the twelve different bureaus under the department’s control. Student and teachers can also learn about the history of the Commerce Department in a section of the website that includes milestones of the
Grade Range:
K-12
Resource Type(s):
Reviewed Websites
Date Posted:
9/10/2008
Homes and Communities is the official website of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It includes news and information about HUD, home ownership and community involvement.
Grade Range:
K-12
Resource Type(s):
Reviewed Websites
Date Posted:
9/10/2008
Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) members include museum staff, corporate partners and other individuals, who benefit from the networking opportunities provided through this website, Members represent museum interests throughout the Southeastern United States.
Grade Range:
K-12
Resource Type(s):
Reviewed Websites
Date Posted:
9/10/2008
The Western Museums Association challenges the diverse museum community of the West, empowering individuals to cultivate leadership and enable institutions to remain relevant in a dynamic world. We provide opportunities for learning and personal interaction to enhance the creative skills and enri
Grade Range:
K-12
Resource Type(s):
Reviewed Websites
Date Posted:
9/10/2008
The National Highway System website is run by the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The website offers teachers and students detailed maps of the nation’s highway system, which are broken down by state. The site also contains information about the hi
