On the beach at Coney Island, 1902 by Detroit Photographic Co. Detroit Photographic Co. On the beach at COn the beach at Coney Island, 1902 by Detroit Photographic Co.Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2008678167/.

The problem with asking students “What did you do on your summer vacation?”

What did you do on your summer vacation? Teachers often start the school year by asking students about their summer vacations. Modern media is full advice about how, when, where, and what to do on a vacation. Vacationing is such a popular media topic that it appears everyone takes a vacation. But many families are unable … Continue reading The problem with asking students “What did you do on your summer vacation?”

1929 Brochure as classroom primary source

Advertising Ephemera: Primary Sources for the Classroom

  What are ephemera?  Ephemera are everyday documents that are usually discarded – tickets, calendars, advertisements, cards, etc. Ephemera are excellent primary sources for the classroom! These items can help tell the story of an individual or a family. These primary sources also tell a larger story about the history of hobbies, leisure, advertising, or about … Continue reading Advertising Ephemera: Primary Sources for the Classroom