Learning about history can be very boring. Dates and places, sequences of events, the can all add up to boredom, especially if you are sitting in a classroom. But today’s FamSite helps put a new spin on some pieces of our country’s heritage, something almost as good as being there.
Called National Archives Online, it is a chance for cyber visitors to explore and learn about our nation’s history. You can look at the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights and historical documents. They have added a copy of the Apollo 11 flight plan, as well as some supporting space documents such as a transcript of John Glenn’s Mercury flight, and even a chance to see the original Magna Charta.
This is a very valuable site, one that can bring the classroom home and see some unique subjects at the same time. So put on you web-hiking boots and prepare to enjoy your visit here today.
