The Grapes of Wrath - Scrapbooks and Artifacts

Introduction to American Memory

Before beginning, it is important that students are comfortable using the American Memory collections.

1. Arrange for use of a computer lab.
2. On a large screen, demonstrate the various features of the American Memory collections, especially how to search by collection and keyword.
3. A good place to start is the Search Tips page.
4. Have students practice their search skills. The How Do I Find It? section of the Learning Page workshop, Discovering American Memory, offers several different search activities.