Today’s post comes from Jordan Fischer, GHS’s Education Intern. This summer she is helping GHS develop educational resources for teachers and students. Jordan is excited to reveal the excellent education resources you might not know are available for FREE on the GHS website! As the education intern this summer, I’ve had a crash course in learning about all the educational…
Sophia’s Schoolhouse is back in session for another lesson on metadata. Learn how institutions like the Georgia Historical Society use metadata to make the treasures in their archives accessible to the public. Want your students to discover the power of metadata? Visit the Sophia’s Schoolhouse pages on the GHS website for a suggested classroom activity.
Watch the final WWII-themed episode with special guest First Lieutenant Wyatt Brown to learn why the M1 helmet is more than a simple piece of military equipment. This is the third in a series of WWII themed episodes in preparation for Pulitzer Prize-Winning Rick Atkinson’s visit to Savannah on May 20th to discus his Liberation Trilogy. Gear up…
Join Sophia and special guest First Lieutenant Wyatt Brown in the GHS Research Center to learn about another interesting object in the Hart Papers. This is the second in a series of WWII themed episodes in preparation for Pulitzer Prize-Winning Rick Atkinson’s visit to Savannah on May 20th to discus his Liberation Trilogy The learning…
Join Sophia and special guest First Lieutenant Wyatt Brown in the GHS Research Center to learn about the uniform and insignia of WWII soldier Sergeant Harold J. Hart. This is the first in a series of WWII themed episodes in preparation for Pulitzer Prize-Winning Rick Atkinson’s visit to Savannah on May 20th to discus his…
What is metadata anyways? Attend this session of Sophia’s Schoolhouse to find out what metadata is all about and learn what people mean when they say “that’s so meta.” Extra credit is available for anyone who can explain why Aristotle shows up in the video! Still confused? Click here for additional resources about metadata. Check…