HTY 105: World Civilizations II Prehistory to 1500

Librarian's Note: HTY 105

The links on this page are intended for use by students in Robert Bernheim's course, HTY 105: World Civilizations I. In addition you may find many resources online via OneSearch or the URSUS library catalog. If you want to browse the library shelves in-person, try the following book sections:

  • D: World History and the History of Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, etc.
  • E: History of the Americas
  • F: Local History of the Americas
  • G: Geography, Anthropology, and Recreation

Reference and Instruction Librarian

Databases

Links and Open Educational Resources

Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely accessible, scholarly learning tools made available on the web for education. OER also stands in as a name for the movement of scholars working toward making published knowledge more freely accessible without sacrificing quality or academic rigor. Some OER in World History, Ancient History, and History are:

Maps/Cartography

RESOURCES: Project: Historical Literacy

Background:

Resources

Project Suggestions:

Just a few generic ideas:

  • Website
  • Research poster
  • Children's book
  • Podcast or radio show
  • Create a pathfinder (Resource Guide) or website of different types of information sources on a topic
  • Write or create a piece of music, art, or creative writing in a particular style or genre
  • Video
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