Monday, May 14, 2018

Website Review: America on the Move

AMERICA ON THE MOVE is a program from the National Museum of American History.
This fascinating website contains exhibitions, collections, themes, games, and learning resources connected with the history of transportation. The exhibition section features a timeline exploring how changes in transportation impacted America. The collection area provides access to more than a thousand artifacts and photographs. In the theme area, students can explore resources by topics such as communities and technology.
The website features three interactive games including a matching game, a driving through time game, and a movie director game. Each game examines a different aspect of transportation history.
Librarians will find this website to be a fun way to explore the history of transportation. The learning resources section provides exhibit and classroom guides, a reading list, and web links.
To visit the website, go to http://amhistory.si.edu/onthemove/.