Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Tracing the Roots of America's Motion Picture Industry

For Students 9th - 10th
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]
Lesson Plan
McGraw Hill

Glencoe: "The Inuit Society the Importance of Tradition"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through the example of the Inuit people, young scholars 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...
Website
Other

The American Package Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
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.