Bookmark Collection

This source presents straightforward descriptions of the feudal or middle ages in Europe. The source itself is easy to navigate and contains 2-3 paragraphs for each topic. For a module or unit this resource could be a primer to familiarize students with the themes of the time period and place. This source could also be used in a comparison of material when discussing the topic as a whole. The only drawback using this website would be that its references may be a bit dated and relies on textual information.

This source works to explore the history of chocolate in detail. The website starts from the writer's point of view and experience then transitions into a more scholarly work. The source is extensive ranging from 6 webpages with 8-10 paragraphs of text, images, and audio/video excerpts to supplement the material. This source could be used along with a graphic organizer or research project to make the most out of all the content inside. Maybe a short presentation could work as a primer before diving in, that way students would go in with a clear focus and not get lost or confused with all the information.

This Cornell website discusses the historical origins and uses of Cacao and its transition to what we know today as chocolate. It's easy to follow design helps keep the presentation succinct and digestible. Every page within the presentation contains an image and a short description of the subtopic. This site could be used as a source to go along with a unit on Mesoamerica or transatlantic history.

This resource provides an in-depth look at Ancient Chinese History and Geography. The website has many subpages and provides lots of images and maps along with the text. However the way the site is structured may be cumbersome for some students and asks the user to run flash. Otherwise this site is usable for world history students as an additional source. Using this resource from the British Museum could help visualize certain artifacts and geographic representation of the topics within this unit.

The resource takes one to an annotated bibliography of much of the work done on Sojourner Truth. This resource would be valuable for 8th and 11th graders writing a research paper or doing a group presentation. The fact that every source on record is cited and somewhat analyzed helps the teacher and students evaluate if worth researching.

This website contains a collection of digitized photographs taken by the famous photographer Carleton Watkins. The career of Carleton Watkins (1829-1916) was largely dedicated to capturing the landscapes of California and the American West. Users can use this expansive repository for primary and visual resources when studying the 19th century American and Californian history.