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This course is an experiment with a new type of learning experience, one in which student and teacher work together to expand their knowledge of the subject. You may engage yourself at any level of learning, ranging from a virtual tour of the city to using the material and resources to create your own course (also at any level) on St. Petersburg history. Think of it as a working resource, one that may be used however you wish. The resource base itself can be expanded without limitation. The last page in the web (Search Site & Forms) which is always accessible from the menu at the bottom of the page is where you will make comments, ask questions, submit resources and post the url of your final project. You can also search within this site or search the web using Google.

A. Course Syllabus
B. Bibliography of Selected Primary and Secondary Sources on St. Petersburg History
C. List of Significant Internet Learning Resources
D. Timeline of significant historical periods
E. Roster of Themes, any of which may be explored in depth
F. Walking Tour - St. Petersburg's Downtown Historic Sites ( which are fast disappearing)
G. Walking Tour - St. Petersburg Bayboro Area
H. Driving Tour - the "Jungle" Area ( not a good place for pedestrians as there are few sidewalks!)
I. Walking tour - Heritage Village
J. Walking tour - the historic Old Southeast Neighborhood
K. Driving Tour- Roser Park Neighborhood & the Don Cesar and Rolyat Hotel
L. A driving tour of local Indian mounds and of the African American community past and present
M. A driving tour to study some of St Petersburg's connections the famous and infamous
N. Tests

II. Getting Started

A. You might want to take one or all of the four tests that are distributed throughout the course before beginning to see what you already know and what your would like to learn.
B. Check each resource to determine your level of interest
C. Explore one or more of the resources in depth, and provide the author with your suggestions for additions, corrections, etc. in the "Comments" section of the Final Project page. You may add to the bibliography, web resources, make suggestions for additional stops on the tours, add themes for study, and even offer a new course of your own.

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