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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

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Appropriate grades
6–12
Subjects
arts (architecture, fine art, music), English language arts (literature), social studies (United States history)
Provider
Kingwood College Library

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American Cultural History: The Twentieth Century was developed as a labor of love by the reference librarians at Kingwood College Library. This site provides an overview of each decade of the twentieth century using a series of short, hyperlinked bibliographic essays about Art & Architecture, Books & Literature, Fad & Fashion, Education, Events & People, Music, Theater, Film, Television, and Technology. Also get fast facts about each of the decades such as the prices of milk, the minimum wage requirement, and life expectancy. This resource also refers the user to books for further research on these topics.