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¡Azúcar! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz Homepage

Explore the life of Celia Cruz in this online exhibition from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.  An enormous talent who had an impeccable sense of rhythm and an inimitable style, Celia Cruz became an influential and legendary...

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    5-12
  • Date Posted

    July 7, 2008

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¡Azúcar! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz: Printable Exhibition

Explore the life of Celia Cruz in this printable version of the online exhibition from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.  An enormous talent who had an impeccable sense of rhythm and an inimitable style, Celia Cruz became an...

  • Grade Band
    5-12
  • Date Posted

    July 7, 2008

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1880's Agricultural Nation - Image Cards: America on the Move Classroom Activity Guide Unit 1

In this classroom activity from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, students will use visual, analytical, andinterpretive skills to examine primary sources and answer questions about them to learn more about how crops were harvested...

  • Grade Band
    5-12
  • Date Posted

    July 7, 2008

  • Duration

    35 minutes

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1880's Agricultural Nation - Mapping the Big Idea: America on the Move Classroom Activity Guide Unit 1

In this classroom activity from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, students will examine an historical map (primary source) to learn more about farming and transportation in the 1880s. The activity helps students develop and strengthen...

  • Grade Band
    5-8
  • Date Posted

    July 7, 2008

  • Duration

    20 minutes

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1880's Agricultural Nation - Taking a Deeper Look: America on the Move Classroom Activity Guide Unit 1

In this classroom activity from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, students will examine a primary source from the 1880s to learn about racism and immigration. The activity provides opportunities for historical analysis, interpretation...

  • Grade Band
    6-12
  • Date Posted

    July 7, 2008

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1880's Agricultural Nation - What about Your Neighborhood?: America on the Move Classroom Activity Guide Unit 1

In this classroom activity from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, students will answer questions about the history and impact of railroads on their own communities. Students will employ research skills to obtain historical data...

  • Grade Band
    5-8
  • Date Posted

    July 7, 2008

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1920's Industrial Nation - Image Cards: America on the Move Classroom Activity Guide Unit 2

In this classroom activity from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, students will use visual, analytical, and interpretive skills to examine primary sources and answer questions about them to learn more about industrial America in...

  • Grade Band
    5-12
  • Date Posted

    July 7, 2008

  • Duration

    35 minutes

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1920's Industrial Nation - Mapping the Big Idea: America on the Move Classroom Activity Guide Unit 2

In this classroom activity from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, students will examine an historical map to learn more about railroads and transportation in the 1920s. The activity helps students develop and strengthen map-reading...

  • Grade Band
    5-8
  • Date Posted

    July 7, 2008

  • Duration

    20 minutes

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1920's Industrial Nation - Taking a Deeper Look: America on the Move Classroom Activity Guide Unit 2

In this classroom activity from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, students will examine a primary source from the 1920s to learn about racism, Jim Crow, and travel. The activity provides opportunities for historical analysis, interpretation...

  • Grade Band
    6-12
  • Date Posted

    July 7, 2008

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1920's Industrial Nation - What about Your Neighborhood?: America on the Move Classroom Activity Guide Unit 2

In this classroom activity from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, students will conduct research and answer questions about the impact the Great Migration (1915 - 40) and changes in transportation had on their own communities during...

  • Grade Band
    5-8
  • Date Posted

    July 7, 2008

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