| Directory: | Business / Textiles_and_Nonwovens / Textiles / Resources / History |
| Title: | Textiles of the North American Southwest |
| Description: | Historical resource of the Smithsonian Institute about the hand weaving traditions of the American Indian and Hispanic residents of the North American Southwest over the past 2000 years. Gallery of weave designs, timeline and glossary of terms. English and Spanish. |
| Location: | http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/textiles/index.htm |
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| Directory: | Business / Textiles_and_Nonwovens / Textiles / Resources / History / Education |
| Title: | Spinning Yarns, Telling Tales about Textiles |
| Description: | Lesson aid designed by the Smithsonian Institute for elementary and secondary education, exploring the storytelling potential of textiles from different times and places, and the ways textiles can be used to enliven and enrich many areas of the curriculum. Includes a description of the steps involved in making a piece of cloth, a history of textiles, and a bibliography of resources. |
| Location: | http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/spinning_yarns/ATZ_SpinningYarns_Sep1980.pdf |
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| Directory: | Recreation / Antiques / Typewriters |
| Title: | Carbons to Computers - The Changing American Office |
| Description: | Smithsonian Institution exhibit features museum display, timeline, and resources for further study. |
| Location: | http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/carbons/typewriters.html |
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| Directory: | Reference / Education / K_through_12 / Educators / Professional_Development |
| Title: | Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies |
| Description: | Education resources and information, lesson plans, field trips, and interactive activities based on Smithsonian museum collections and research. |
| Location: | http://smithsonianeducation.org/ |
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| Directory: | Reference / Education / K_through_12 / Educators / Teaching_Resources |
| Title: | Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies |
| Description: | Education resources and information, lesson plans, field trips, and interactive activities based on Smithsonian museum collections and research. |
| Location: | http://smithsonianeducation.org/ |
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| Directory: | Regional / North_America / Mexico / Society_and_Culture / Ethnicity |
| Title: | Africa's Legacy in Mexico |
| Description: | Photoessays exploring and documenting black Africa's legacy in Mexico. |
| Location: | http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/migrations/legacy/alm.html |
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