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Each month, our SIRS® WebSelect and SIRS® Discoverer WebFind editorial teams scour the Internet for top-quality sites that help teachers teach and students learn. Although no Internet site can supplant a quality research database, these vetted resources offer unique resources that are sure to be of interest.
Firefighter Protective Clothing Tour
Organization: City of Davis Fire Department
Have you ever wondered why a firefighter wears so much clothing, or what all that clothing and equipment is for? Well, this site explains the standard firefighter gear using many pictures and helpful articles.
Folklife in Louisiana
Organization: Louisiana Division of the Arts
"The Louisiana Folklife Program, within the Division of the Arts, is designed to identify, document, conserve, and present the folk cultural resources of Louisiana. Folklife includes living traditions learned informally over time within ethnic, regional, occupational, and family groups." (LOUISIANA DIVISION OF THE ARTS) Discover Louisiana's folk traditions and cultures in this site.
Hands on Crafts
Organization: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Learn about working with clay and fabrics. Clay pot making, quilting, and weaving are just some of the topics covered on this site about crafts.
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