http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:52:13 PDT Wed, 22 May 2013 14:52:13 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=646669 Collection of 20 to 30 minute dramatizations that project possible futures for the U.S. and American society. Very thought provoking and will generate significant class discussion. Third season now available. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=568631 This site allows the public to access over 150,000 primary sources that were previously dispersed in separate archives in California. There are themed collections divided by time period. One may also browse the site by a selected list of topics. It also has a segment especially for teachers. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=656849 The University of Virginia's "Hypertext Project" for American Studies contains a hypertext collection of Classic American Literature (printed before 1924) that can be read Online by students. The American Literature it contains can also be found at Project Gutenburg www.gutenburg.org . http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=635785 A full-length documentary examining society and life among the Amish, with particular emphasis on the ability of this group to thrive within a larger society with such contrary norms, values, and beliefs. The associated website includes a variety of learning-relevant ancillaries, including an Amish timeline, photo galleries, and bonus video clips on Amish worklife.