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National Park Service
The Power of Remembrance
On every July 4th, we watch fireworks and celebrate our independence, but how is the history of the American Revolution preserved? Four social studies instructional activity guide learners through different memorials, commemorative...
Gateways
Teaching the Easter Story
If you are looking for a secular approach to teaching about Easter, this may just be the resource for you. Pupils read a paraphrased text depicting the last supper, arrest, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible,...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Blues Music: Overview
Overview and definition of blues music that developed in the southern United States in the early nineteenth century. Performers from Georgia include Ray Charles, Ma Rainey, Little Richard, and the Allman Brothers.
Other
Life in the Usa: American Culture: Country and Western Music
This site gives a brief definition and history of country and western music.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Bristol Music Story
A short piece on the resolution of Congress recognizing Bristol, Tennessee, as the "Birthplace of Country Music."
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Tennessee
Discover the "birthplace of country music." Do you know who owned the first mule? These are just a few of the exciting things found in this Library of Congress America's Story article.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Australians and New Zealanders
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Australian and New Zealander Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Acadians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Acadians. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Apaches
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Apaches. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Austrian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Austrian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Basque Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Basque Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Belarusan Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Belarusan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Belgian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Belgian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Bosnian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bosnian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Bulgarian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bulgarian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Cambodian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cambodian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Cape Verdean Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cape Verdean Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Colombian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Colombian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Costa Rican Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Costa Rican Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Creoles
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Creoles. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Croatian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Croatian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Ethiopian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ethiopian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: French Canadian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French-Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Georgian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Georgian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)