PBS
Pbs: The Story of Jazz
A supplement to a ten-part film series on jazz, this resource describes the growth and development of jazz music from the gritty streets of New Orleans to the Lincoln Gardens on Chicago's south side, where Louis Armstrong first won fame,...
Other
National Ww Ii Museum New Orleans: My Memorial Day
A look at Memorial Day and why it is celebrated. Find a PDF file with facts on Memorial Day and ten ways to observe it.
Curated OER
Damaged House Near 17th Street Canal
An October, 2005, update on the reconstruction of the devastated New Orleans levees. The levees failed during Hurricane Katrina causing the city of New Orleans to flood.
Curated OER
Patched Up 17th Street Canal Levee
An October, 2005, update on the reconstruction of the devastated New Orleans levees. The levees failed during Hurricane Katrina causing the city of New Orleans to flood.
Other
Federal Focus Jazz Band: Traditional Jazz Style Guide
A stylistic breakdown and analysis of traditional jazz. Distinguishes between the different types of this unique genre.
University of North Carolina
Documenting the Amer. South: Kate Chopin: Bayou Folk
The Documenting the American South project has made this full text version of Kate Chopin's novel available online. The page includes a link to a biography of Chopin, html files of the work, as well as title page and cover images.
Scott Alexander
The Red Hot Jazz Archives
Lots of information on jazz bands and musicians at this RedHotJazz.com site.
PBS
Pbs: Independent Lens: A Village Called Versailles
A Village Called Versailles is a film documenting the strength and determination of a small Louisiana Vietnamese American community. Devastated first by Hurricane Katrina, then facing massive rebuilding. Followed by another challenge -...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: War of 1812
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the War of 1812. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 8 Social Studies Units
A grade 8 scope and sequence document with six complete units.
Curated OER
Lower Ninth Ward
February, 2006, report that delves into the housing market of post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans and its impact on those moving back, housing prices, life for those who stayed, and the impact on New Orleans' population.
Curated OER
Diana Womble With Cats
Fascinating look at a New Orleans rescue mission by volunteers who are attempting to help those impacted by the flooding of New Orleans brought on by Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
Curated OER
Sign Outside the Convention Center
Amid reports that there was an increase in crime in violence in New Orleans during in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, this September, 2005, article contends that those reports were exaggerated.
A&E Television
History.com: How Levee Failures Made Hurricane Katrina a Bigger Disaster
By the time Hurricane Katrina made landfall near Buras, Louisiana early on the morning of August 29, 2005, the flooding had already begun. In all, levees and floodwalls in New Orleans and surrounding areas fell in more than 50 locations...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Louisiana and Britain
One of Jefferson's acts doubled the area of the country. At the end of the Seven Years' War, France had ceded to Spain the territory west of the Mississippi River, with the port of New Orleans near its mouth -- a port indispensable for...
Scott Alexander
The Red Hot Jazz Archive: Origins of Big Band Jazz
Examines the progression from Ragtime and New Orleans jazz to Big Band.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Cyberchase: Competing for the Northern Hemisphere Games
In this short Cyberchase video, students learn about positive and negative numbers as Harry tries to score a total of 50 points in various events to qualify for the Northern Hemisphere games in New Orleans. [3:24]
BBC
Bbc: Us Emergency Aid Chief Sidelined
FEMA director, Michael Brown, has been recalled from New Orleans in this September 2005 report. Brown, FEMA, and the Department of Homeland Security had been heavily criticized for their responses to Hurricane Katrina.
PBS
Pbs: Hurricane Katrina
PBS has compiled a selection of videos,images and information which explores the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. The site provides a look at some less covered topics from the storm. Explore the damaged levees, the wetland destruction and...
PBS
Pbs: Kate Chopin Chronology
This chronology provides key events in the life of the New Orleans author Kate Chopin (1850-1904).
Other
Lousiana State University Libraries: Creole Echoes
This online library exhibit features the city, culture, people, and institutions of 19th Century New Orleans, Louisiana. The text is available in English and French.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Blind Man's Holiday" by O Henry
This is the text of the short story "Blind Man's Holiday" by O Henry; John Lorison, self-exiled to New Orleans, meets Norah Greenway in a cheap restaurant. They soon become friends, but each night, Norah inexplicably leaves John at 8...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Society After the Louisiana Purchase
Essay outlines events before and after the Louisiana Purchase from Jefferson convincing the French to cede New Orleans in 1803, to the expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1804.
BBC
Bbc: Inside the Hurricane Zone
BBC News reporter gives his first-hand experiences as he tours neighborhoods stricken by Hurricane Katrina. Very intriguing September 2005 report.
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