Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Tracing the Roots of America's Motion Picture Industry
In the late 1800's, Thomas Edison and his fellow inventors were key in the American film industry's boom.This web site provides a podcast and accompanying transcript tracing the roots of the film industry in America. Podcast [21:27]
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: "The Inuit Society the Importance of Tradition"
Through the example of the Inuit people, students learn about a traditional economy and the significance of such an economy in the Inuit society. As students learn about the different type of economic system, they will complete a web...
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The American Package Museum
Get a glimpse of consumer products and their package designs from the early 20th century. Each image includes a dime so that you get an idea of the size of each package. On some of the products you can get a virtual 3D image.