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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Modern Chinese Music Sound Clips

9th - 10th
This site includes many sound clips of Chinese music. The names of the clips are written in English and Chinese, but a special viewer must be downoaded to view the Chinese characters.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Experiencing War: Courage, Patriotism, Community

9th - 10th
A collection of audio files of veterans talking about their moments of courage, patriotism and community.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Experiencing War: Sweethearts, Family Ties, Buddies

9th - 10th
Audio and video files of soldiers telling their stories about sweethearts, family ties and their soldier buddies.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Stories From the Reunion

9th - 10th
Stories captured during the National World War II Reunion over Memorial Day weekend in 2004.
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Columbia University

Columbia University Libraries: Notable New Yorkers: Frances Perkins

9th - 10th
On this website you can read and hear interviews with Frances Perkins which cover her advocacy to give governmental protection to the working class. The interviews were conducted as part of Columbia University's Oral History project.
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American Public Media

American Public Media: American Radio Works: Days of Infamy, December 7 and 9/11

9th - 10th
How do ordinary Americans react to America under attack? This site investigates media coverage, patriotism, racism, and sacrifice after the Pearl Harbor attack as well as September 11th. Hear audio recordings and view slideshows...
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Folklife Center: California Audio and Video Samples and Notes

9th - 10th
This collection of sound files from the American Folklife Center reflects the life, culture, diversity and traditions of the people of California. It includes traditional songs, music and personal stories.
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American Public Media

American Radio Works: State of Siege: Mississippi Whites and Civil Rights

9th - 10th
Leading the trend in racial segregation, this site is a close examination of Mississippi's extreme role in the Civil Rights movement. A close look at the state's violent road toward integration as well as the agencies and citizen groups...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Veterans' History Project: We Were Pirates: A Torpedoman's Pacific War

9th - 10th
Listen to a panel discussion including a U.S. Navy submariner, Robert Hunt, and the two authors who told his story about his missions in a submarine during World War II in the Pacific in the book, We Were Pirates: A Torpedoman's Pacific...
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American Public Media

Say It Plain: Marcus Garvey

9th - 10th
Marcus Garvey was a riveting figure in African American politics in the 1920s. Read about his ideas and disappointments before listening to one of his speeches in which he explained the mission of the Universal Negro Improvement...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Like a Family: Work and Protest

9th - 10th
Excellent information on the textile mills of the 1920s and 30s. Problems such as production and demand, strikes, and the General Strike of 1934 are discussed. Included are first person accounts.
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American Public Media

American Public Media: Radio Fights Jim Crow

9th - 10th
A report on early radio programs that were used by the federal government and civil rights activists to ease racial tensions during World War II.
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American Public Media

American Public Media: North Carolina Muslims

9th - 10th
A look at a Muslim congregation after the September 11 attacks. This article discusses the difficult time Muslim Americans are facing in their communities.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Experiencing War: Merrill's Marauders

9th - 10th
The China-Burma-India Theater is often ignored in the study of World War II. Read the stories of some of the daring men who fought in Merrill's Marauders, a guerilla fighting group, and listen to lengthy interviews describing their...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Introducing Yourself

9th - 10th
Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects introducing themselves or explaining what information to include in an introduction. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Describing Yourself

9th - 10th
Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing themselves physically and professionally. Most are university students. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Days of the Week

9th - 10th
Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects saying the days of the week. Examples get progressively more in depth and contextualized. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Ordinal Numbers

9th - 10th
Video clips of native Spanish speakers provide examples for students who are taking Spanish. The videos feature Spanish speakers who are using ordinal numbers to describe the sizes of their families. Provides a transcript as well so you...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Family

9th - 10th
Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing their families. Some examples are more in depth than others. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Telling Time

9th - 10th
Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects telling time and using time phrases in sentences. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Dates

9th - 10th
Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects giving the date in various contexts. More difficult passages that those of the "days of the week" link. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Months

9th - 10th
Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects saying the months of the year and using them in conversation. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Numbers 1 100

9th - 10th
Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects counting one through 100. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Ordering a Simple Meal

9th - 10th
Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects ordering a simple meal. Examples get more complicated as they go on. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the...

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