Ask the students to pick a household technology item and
learn about its history.
The History of Household Technology with Constance Carter --
Webcast: (17 mins)
Constance Carter,
Head of the Science Reference Section at the Library
of Congress,
describes
the
evolution
of washing machines, irons, and stoves and its effect on
the work
of women in the home.
long. http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/journey/household.html
5. Barbecue: A History of the World's Oldest Culinary Art
Have the students learn about the history of BBQ.
Barbecue: A History of the World’s Oldest Culinary Art
-- Webcast (70 mins)
Steven Raichlen is the author of 26 cookbooks
and the host of "Barbecue University," a television
show on PBS. He discusses the history and practices of in cultures
the world over. http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=3722