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The Great Depression and World War II: Primary sources and readings explore the history of North Carolina and the United States during the Great Depression and World War II (1929–1945).; Format: book (multiple pages)

Javanese dancer portraying Rama at theater performance in Yogyakarta: A Javanese dancer portrays Rama in a theatrical performance at the royal capital city of Yogyakarta, on the island of Java, Indonesia, in July 1986. The dancer is positioned in a refined male dance pose, resting on one knee with the other foot bent forward...; Format: image/photograph

North Carolina in the early 20th century: Primary sources and readings explore North Carolina in the first decades of the twentieth century (1900–1929). Topics include changes in technology and transportation, Progressive Era reforms, World War I, women's suffrage, Jim Crow and African American life, the cultural changes of the 1920s, labor and labor unrest, and the Gastonia stirke of 1929.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Paul Green's The Lost Colony: In The Great Depression and World War II, page 3.10; On the Fourth of July, 1937, a new form of American drama was born on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, as a part of the celebration of the 350th anniversary of the arrival of the first English settlers in North America.; Format: article

Picturing Vietnam: This lesson plan is intended to introduce students to Vietnam’s geography, climate, culture, history, natural history, arts, economics, and government. Students will view a collection of documentary photographs and use these for making logical observations, drawing conclusions, and as a basis for creative writing.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Social Studies); By Edie McDowell.

Puppeteer holds shadow puppets between flame and screen as another man watches: A puppet master holds two shadow puppets between a lantern flame and a screen as another man, possibly his assistant, watches from behind the screen. Traditionally, Indonesian audiences sit in front of the screen and only see the dark shadows of the colorfully...; Format: image/photograph

Teaching about North Carolina American Indians: This web edition is drawn from a teachers institute curriculum enrichment project on North Carolina American Indian Studies conducted by the North Carolina Humanities Council. Resources include best practices for teaching about American Indians, suggestions for curriculum integration, webliographies, and lesson plans about North Carolina American Indians.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Three female palace dancers wearing silk costumes perform in Phnom Penh: Three female palace dancers wearing silk costumes perform in Phnom Penh. The young women dancing in unison have their left feet raised with upward toes, their left arms gesturing forward, and their right hands on their hips. Each one wears a differently-colored,...; Format: image/photograph

Traditional performing arts in Bali: Photographs and text illustrate traditional performance in Bali, including music, theater, and dance.; Format: slideshow (multiple pages)

WBT Charlotte in the golden age of radio: In North Carolina in the early 20th century, page 1.12; Article about the history and development of North Carolina's first radio station, WBT Charlotte, which played an important role in the history of country music.; Format: article; By Emily Jack.

WBT images: Images from WBT Charlotte in the 1930s. In the top left, WBT announcer Grady Cole smiles from behind a CBS microphone. In the bottom left is an advertisement for Peruna, one of WBT's sponsors. The ad reads: New Pe-ru-na The famous tonic that helps...; Format: image

Resources on the web

American Cultural History: The Twentieth Century: A collection of web guides explore each decade of the twentieth century through Art & Architecture, Books & Literature, Fad & Fashion, Education, Events & People, Music, Theater, Film, Television, and Technology. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Kingwood College Library

American Masters: From children's book authors to jazz greats, this series presents the biographies of America's great creative talent. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

American Photography: A Century of Images: Explores the the role of the camera and the images of the 20th century. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: PBS and Twin Cities Public Television

Ancient Egypt: An interactive website that explores a variety of aspects of ancient Egyptian life from the typical mummification and pyramids to the less often addressed timekeeping in an Egyptian temple and ancient workshops. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: British Museum

Architect Studio 3D: design a house with Frank Lloyd Wright: Hands-on interactive site where users can use their imaginations to design their own architectural solutions. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust

ArtGames: Kids ages 4-12 can learn the building blocks of art and creativity through this interactive website from Albright-Knox. Kids can learn about portraits, still-lifes, landscapes, color, and materials. They can also create their own works in the interactive studio... (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: Albright-Knox

The Artist's Toolkit: Visual Elements and Principles: An interactive website that teaches visual elements and principles with animated demonstrations and engages the student with related activities. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: ArtsConnectEd

Artopia: An interactive website on the visual and performing arts. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: South Carolina ETV Commission

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