Not everything you see online is true. That is why it is important to use quality information.
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Academic One File
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Middle School Resources
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Ken Burns and his collaborators have been creating historical documentary films for more than forty years. Known for a signature style that brings primary source documents, images, and archival video footage to life on screen, these films present the opportunity to pose thought-provoking questions for students, and introduce new ideas, perspectives, and primary sources.
Lesson Plan (46), Video (322), Media Gallery (92), Interactive (1), Image (26), Document (15) for Grades 4-13+
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The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever.
Those valuable records are preserved and are available to you, whether you want to see if they contain clues about your family’s history, need to prove a veteran’s military service, or are researching an historical topic that interests you.
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Why Should I use Library Databases?
+Using quality information in your research paper reflects well on you, and your work +Library databases contain credible and reliable sources – on the internet the information is not evaluated for accuracy and may be incorrect, misleading, or biased +Many of the best articles are not available for free on the Internet, but when you use library databases you have access to articles worth millions of dollars. +Library database articles are written by experts in their field - on the Internet any one can create a website or blog +Library databases offer options to quickly limit or expand your search - the Internet is a vast ocean of information with no organizational structure +Library databases contain many useful tools such as Citation help United States GovernmentMass GovernmentWith a Boston Public Library Card you can also use - The Commonwealth Catalog which allows BPL cardholders access collections at other libraries across Massachusetts. Once you request an item through the Commonwealth Catalog it will take a few days for your local library to receive it and notify you.
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