October 2011

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Ken Burns’ Prohibition

Experience the story of the rise and fall of the 18^th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the entire era it encompassed. Find out how to incorporate this NEH-funded film into your classroom. Read more . . .

What Happened After Columbus?

Teach the multiple perspectives on the story of the Americas after Columbus with the NEH-funded film When Worlds Collide. Read more . . .

Picturing America on Screen

Twenty-five short films created by 9 talented directors present a feast of great art from the Picturing America portfolio. Read and see more . . .

Literary Glossary

Need a literary term defined? This guide from EDSITEment aligns the term in question with lesson plans that illustrate it. Read more . . .

War of 1812

The United States of America was the world’s first modern democratic republic, and 1812 was the first official war that the republic fought as a nation. Access this NEH-funded PBS site for essays, lesson plans, and the complete film. Read more . . .

Halloween and the Day of the Dead

Discover the roots of Halloween and el Día de Muertos (Mexico). Untie the strands of ancient folk customs and learn how European traditions blended with the indigenous ones of Mesoamerican peoples. Read more . . .

The Thinkfinity Community…

…is up and growing! Log on to this robust user community where you can collect and discuss educational resources. Read more . . .

Quiz your students:
What big event happened on this day in October?

10/01/1908
Henry Ford introduces Model T
10/04/1636
Legal code instituted in Plymouth Colony
10/11/1965
Depression-era photographer Dorothea Lange dies
10/17/1915
American playwright Arthur Miller born
10/20/1803
Senate ratifies Louisiana Purchase
10/31/1795
English poet John Keats born

Humanities Magazine
What is a “maybell” and who was Thomas Pearson? Connect with NEH’s Humanities magazine, September/October issue, and find out!

Best of the Humanities on the Web
Al-Mizan: ‘Al-Mizan’ is Arabic for balance. This digital exhibit from Oxford’s Museum of Natural History reveals links between scientific inquiry and artistic beauty... Read More »

Spanish at Mis Cositas
Mis Cositas presents a vast collection of Spanish resources, including videos. View a v-cast of Mexico’s Día de Muertos... Read More »

NEH Connections

Manifold Greatness
Manifold Greatness, an NEH-funded exhibit, tells the story of the King James Bible, celebrating its 400th anniversary… Hear Apollo 8’s Genesis reading from space … Read More...

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October 2011