History on Tap

There’s an interesting story on CNN today about this famous Depression era photograph.  The article discusses the hardships faced by migrant workers during the Great Depression, and is told from the viewpoint of one of the children in the photograph.  (She is now 77 and lives in California.)

I think this would be an interesting article for students to read, especially in conjunction with the photograph.

The Education Podcast Network has about 11 podcasts that discuss Jim Crow laws.  They are interviews with people who experienced the laws.  They are relatively short and would be a great way to incorporate some technology into your SS plans and allow your students to hear about Jim Crow laws from a primary source. 

The website also has a subject specific podcast list on the left sidebar.  There are many for SS that you may find interesting.  There are podcasts on the First Amendment, immigration, great speeches in American history, ancient civilizations, Williamsburg, economics, and many more.  Just make sure you listen to them once before playing them for your students…

I’ve just completed and uploaded Flyswatter games for USII.5,6, and 7 in the past couple of days.  They’re on the USII page under the appropriate SOL.  I’ll try to have USII.8 up soon!

I just wanted to pass along this interesting link on Civil Rights.  The site has digitized historical materials, and resources created by museums, historical societies, and government agencies.  It focuses a little more strongly on the law making process behind Civil Rights legislation, and could provide interesting background information for your lesson plans. 

http://www.congresslink.org/civilrights/index.