Privacy in the Information Age
This unit is designed to help students develop a critical awareness about privacy and the security of personal information. Through a series of activities and class discussions, students learn about the different forms of privacy protection that exist in the public and private sectors; discover how private information can be manipulated for the purpose of direct marketing; and examine the impact of new technologies on privacy research.

Hoax, Personal Opinion or Scholarly Research?
This lesson is designed to help students determine the validity of information that is presented to them on the Internet. After reviewing a series of evaluation techniques for online resources, students form groups to assess selected Web sites based on accuracy and authority, advocacy and objectivity, and currency and coverage.

September 11th
 

Alabama Virtual Library

Best of History Websites

History Timelines (Alternatime)

Digital History Using new technologies to enhance teaching and research

History Matters  Designed for high school teachers of U.S. history courses. A gateway for web resources and other useful materials for teaching U.S. history.

National Archives Digital Classroom

American Memory Primary source material from the collection of the Library of Congress.

Graphic Organizers

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