Websites
The following websites have been approved for use in the classroom by EDSITEment. Browse websites by subject area.
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Art & Culture
The Loving Story
The Loving Story, a documentary film, tells the story of Richard and Mildred Loving to examine the drama, the history, and the current state of interracial marriage and tolerance in the United States.
Literature & Language Arts
American Transcendentalism Web
A collection of critical essays on the principles of the American transcendentalist movement, including its roots & influences and authors & texts.
History & Social Studies
Revolution! The Atlantic World Reborn
Trace the Age of Revolution (1763-1815) in a global narrative, including the American struggle against British rule, the British struggle toward the abolition of slavery, the French attack on aristocracy, and the Haitian slave revolt-turned revolution. The classroom materials include a teachers’ guide with background information, lesson plans and extension activities; primary sources; Life Stories; and a multi-layered timeline. The guide is available as a PDF.
Art & Culture
Teenie Harris Archive
Charles "Teenie" Harris (1908-1998) photographed Pittsburgh's African American community from c. 1935 to c. 1975. His archive of nearly 80,000 images is considered one of the most important documentations of 20th-century African American life. Search the archives of this NEH-funded project, follow image threads, watch a video about the artist, and enjoy using this rich resource in your classroom.
Art & Culture
Neoclassicism and America 1750-1900
Neoclassicism is an intellectual and artistic movement that shaped the thought, minds, and civic ideals of Americans for 150 years. These lessons and resources for college-level courses provide a fresh survey of American neoclassicism for students and a general audience.
History & Social Studies
Voices Across Time
Voices Across Time was created to help teachers harness the power of song as primary source to supplement any secondary school American Social Studies, Language Arts, and Music curricula. The project's components are: a Teacher’s Guide, the Summer Institute for Teachers, and Lesson Plans and other Teaching Resources.
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