60 http://www.folkways.si.edu en-us © 2007 Smithsonian Folkways Educational resources from the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Find more information and download music and videos at www.folkways.si.edu. http://www.folkways.si.edu/images/podcasts/FolklifeResources.jpg http://www.folkways.si.edu/ Smithsonian Folkways Educational resources from the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Find more information and download music and videos at www.folkways.si.edu. no http://www.folklife.si.edu/resources/pdf/InterviewingGuide.pdf http://www.folklife.si.edu/resources/pdf/InterviewingGuide.pdf Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:30:00 GMT We hope that the Smithsonian Folklife and Oral History Interviewing Guide inspires you to turn to members of your own family and community as key sources of history, culture, and tradition. But where does one start? This booklet presents some guidelines Smithsonian folklorists have developed over the years for collecting folklife and oral history from family and community members. It features a general guide to conducting an interview, as well as a sample list of questions that may be adapted to your own needs and circumstances. The booklet concludes with a few examples of ways to preserve and present your findings, a selection of further readings, a glossary of key terms, and sample information and release forms.

Recommended for grades 4 - 12. Smithsonian Folkways We hope that the Smithsonian Folklife and Oral History Interviewing Guide inspires you to turn to members of your own family and community as key sources of history, culture, and tradition. But where does one start? This booklet presents some guidelines Smithsonian folklorists have developed over the years for collecting folklife and oral history from family and community members. It features a general guide to conducting an interview, as well as a sample list of questions that may be adapted to your own needs and circumstances. The booklet concludes with a few examples of ways to preserve and present your findings, a selection of further readings, a glossary of key terms, and sample information and release forms.

Recommended for grades 4 - 12. smithsonian, global sound, folkways, world, international, world music, international music, KEYWORDS http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/folkways/bahamas_kit.pdf http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/folkways/bahamas_kit.pdf Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:30:00 GMT This digital version of Our Bahamian Heritage is an in-depth look at Bahamian arts and culture. It was co-produced with the Ministry of Education and Training of the Bahamas, and the Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The original kit used a cassette tape and VHS video, but the digital music files and video found at www.folkways.si.edu can supplement these lessons.

Recommended for grades K - 12. Smithsonian Folkways This digital version of Our Bahamian Heritage is an in-depth look at Bahamian arts and culture. It was co-produced with the Ministry of Education and Training of the Bahamas, and the Embassy of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The original kit used a cassette tape and VHS video, but the digital music files and video found at www.folkways.si.edu can supplement these lessons.

Recommended for grades K - 12. smithsonian, global sound, folkways, world, international, world music, international music, KEYWORDS http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/folkways/native_american_learning.pdf http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/folkways/native_american_learning.pdf Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:30:00 GMT What can stories tell us about the world views of various cultures? How can stories be used to preserve and share cultural traditions? What values and beliefs are communicated in Native American stories? This excerpt from the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage education kit Land and Native American Cultures uses tales from Native Americans throughout the Americas to explore these questions and more. To enhance the lesson, download Hopi tales read aloud by Jack Moyles at www.folkways.si.edu.

Recommended for grades 9 - 12. Smithsonian Folkways What can stories tell us about the world views of various cultures? How can stories be used to preserve and share cultural traditions? What values and beliefs are communicated in Native American stories? This excerpt from the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage education kit Land and Native American Cultures uses tales from Native Americans throughout the Americas to explore these questions and more. To enhance the lesson, download Hopi tales read aloud by Jack Moyles at www.folkways.si.edu.

Recommended for grades 9 - 12. smithsonian, global sound, folkways, world, international, world music, international music, KEYWORDS http://www.folklife.si.edu/resources/pdf/BuildingArtsGuide.pdf http://www.folklife.si.edu/resources/pdf/BuildingArtsGuide.pdf Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:30:00 GMT This educational activity guide for young people explores the artistry and skill of master craftworkers in the building trades and their important contributions to our architectural heritage. It features hands-on activities to do at school or at home. Smithsonian Folkways This educational activity guide for young people explores the artistry and skill of master craftworkers in the building trades and their important contributions to our architectural heritage. It features hands-on activities to do at school or at home. smithsonian, global sound, folkways, world, international, world music, international music, KEYWORDS