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Applit: Resources for Appalachia Literature

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Resources for readers and teachers of Appalachian literature for children and young adults that includes lesson plans, texts, bibliographies, and so on.
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Hardanger Fiddle Association of America

For Students 9th - 10th
This Hardanger Fiddle Association of America site gives a brief history of the Hardanger Fiddle as well as those who play it.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Dolly Parton and the Roots of Country Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the roots of country music through a timeline of Parton's life and a timeline of country music. Excellent information on Appalachian and Bluegrass music is also provided.
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Loc: Fiddle Tunes of the Old Frontier

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Library of Congress, you can listen to an 82-year-old Virginia fiddler, Henry Reed, playing tunes recorded in the 1960's. Many of the tunes have been transcribed and the notation can be viewed on line as well. The...