Search the internet for an article about current events in our country. Think about the Founding Ideals: Rights, Liberty, Democracy, Equality and Opportunity. Complete the handout passed out in class. Here are some links to news websites to find articles.
Anchorage Daily News
Scholastic News for Kids
Time For Kids
Newsweek
CNN for Students
NY Times
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Extra Credit- Political Cartoons
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| This cartoon was taken from http://www.cagle.com/politicalcartoons/ |
Have fun with this!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Current Events Friday
Search the internet for an article about current events in our country. Think about the Founding Ideals: Rights, Liberty, Democracy, Equality and Opportunity. Complete the handout passed out in class. Here are some links to news websites to find articles.
Scholastic News for Kids
Time For Kids
Newsweek
CNN for Students
NY Times
Scholastic News for Kids
Time For Kids
Newsweek
CNN for Students
NY Times
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Manifest Destiny
Directions:
1. Examine the painting.
2. Read the passage.
3. Answer the question in a comment on the blog.
(BE SURE TO POST A COMMENT WITH YOUR ANSWERS ON THE BLOG)
The rapid settlement of the United States’ inland empire was soon recorded in census reports. Between 1800 and 1840, the population of Ohio grew from fewer than 50,000 people to about 1.5 million. In Illinois, census totals jumped from about 12,000 in 1810 to nearly 500,000 in 1840. Alabama census takers saw the state’s population of slaves alone rise from about 47,500 in 1820 to more than 253,500 in 1840—a more than fivefold increase. This movement of people westward led to the creation of many new states. The admission of Michigan to the Union in 1837 brought the number of states to 26, or twice the original total of 13.
As the number of stars dotting the American flag rapidly increased, many people came to believe that the United States was destined to continue growing and expanding. It seemed to them that God had chosen their country to spread the blessings of freedom and Ameri- can civilization across the Mississippi and beyond. In 1845, newspaper editor John L. Sullivan wrote of “our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the development of our yearly multi- plying millions.”
To carry out this mission, Americans would have to confront two nations that claimed large parts of North America: Mexico and Great Britain. They would also have to reach some accommodation with the original inhabitants of the land, the American Indians. Only when the nation overcame those obstacles could the American flag wave freely “from sea to shining sea.”
(Taken from Pursuing American Ideals: Digging Deeper 3)
• List all the people you see in this image and describe them. What are the people doing? Where are they going?
• Who is the woman in the flowing white dress?
• What did the artist want us to think about the United States’ move westward?
• Would American Indians agree with this image? What type of picture might they paint?
1. Examine the painting.
2. Read the passage.
3. Answer the question in a comment on the blog.
(BE SURE TO POST A COMMENT WITH YOUR ANSWERS ON THE BLOG)
The rapid settlement of the United States’ inland empire was soon recorded in census reports. Between 1800 and 1840, the population of Ohio grew from fewer than 50,000 people to about 1.5 million. In Illinois, census totals jumped from about 12,000 in 1810 to nearly 500,000 in 1840. Alabama census takers saw the state’s population of slaves alone rise from about 47,500 in 1820 to more than 253,500 in 1840—a more than fivefold increase. This movement of people westward led to the creation of many new states. The admission of Michigan to the Union in 1837 brought the number of states to 26, or twice the original total of 13.
As the number of stars dotting the American flag rapidly increased, many people came to believe that the United States was destined to continue growing and expanding. It seemed to them that God had chosen their country to spread the blessings of freedom and Ameri- can civilization across the Mississippi and beyond. In 1845, newspaper editor John L. Sullivan wrote of “our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the development of our yearly multi- plying millions.”
To carry out this mission, Americans would have to confront two nations that claimed large parts of North America: Mexico and Great Britain. They would also have to reach some accommodation with the original inhabitants of the land, the American Indians. Only when the nation overcame those obstacles could the American flag wave freely “from sea to shining sea.”
(Taken from Pursuing American Ideals: Digging Deeper 3)
• List all the people you see in this image and describe them. What are the people doing? Where are they going?
• Who is the woman in the flowing white dress?
• What did the artist want us to think about the United States’ move westward?
• Would American Indians agree with this image? What type of picture might they paint?
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Westward Expansion
Thursday's Assignment
Directions:
ONE
1. Examine the image.
2. Answer the questions on the handout in your notebook. (Transparency 3C)
3. Look for Santa Fe on the map at the back of the room.
4. Watch the following video.
5. Read the handout to learn about Lieutenant Zebulon Pike entering Santa Fe.
6. Do the activity at the end of the reading. You will be making a commemorative plaque (see examples) and a wanted poster for Zebulon pike.
TWO
1. Examine this picture.
2. Answer the questions on the handout in your notebook. (Transparency 3D)
3. Watch this video.
4. Read the handout about westward expansion.
5. Take notes under three headings:
People Who Moved West
Reasons People Moved West
Catalysts that Sped up Westward Expansion (a catalyst is something that speeds up change)
Directions:
ONE
1. Examine the image.
2. Answer the questions on the handout in your notebook. (Transparency 3C)
3. Look for Santa Fe on the map at the back of the room.
4. Watch the following video.
5. Read the handout to learn about Lieutenant Zebulon Pike entering Santa Fe.
6. Do the activity at the end of the reading. You will be making a commemorative plaque (see examples) and a wanted poster for Zebulon pike.
TWO
1. Examine this picture.
2. Answer the questions on the handout in your notebook. (Transparency 3D)
3. Watch this video.
4. Read the handout about westward expansion.
5. Take notes under three headings:
People Who Moved West
Reasons People Moved West
Catalysts that Sped up Westward Expansion (a catalyst is something that speeds up change)
Friday, October 1, 2010
Current Events Friday
Search the internet for an article about current events in our country. Think about the Founding Ideals: Rights, Liberty, Democracy, Equality and Opportunity. Complete the handout passed out in class. Here are some links to news websites to find articles.
Scholastic News for Kids
Time For Kids
Newsweek
CNN for Students
NY Times
Scholastic News for Kids
Time For Kids
Newsweek
CNN for Students
NY Times
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Chapter Four Presentation
If you were absent, download the Keynote presentation from this link. Use this to complete notes for 4.2 and 4.3. You'll have to read your notebook handout to find out what information you need from the presentation. You won't need ALL of it.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
American Ideals
Write a five paragraph essay that answers the question: Have Americans lived up to the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence? (Be sure to support your answer with evidence and explanations of your evidence.)
Due Tuesday, Sept. 1
Due Tuesday, Sept. 1
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Blog Assignment
Your first assignment has three easy parts:
1. Bookmark this page in your internet browser.
2. Along the left-hand side of the page is a section called "Followers". Click on the "follow" button. You will need to have some sort of account to follow (google, yahoo, or twitter). If you don't you you'll need to create an account. Do that.
3. Post a comment to the blog that says you've been here, bookmarked it, and become a follower. (Be sure to put your name on your comment!)
1. Bookmark this page in your internet browser.
2. Along the left-hand side of the page is a section called "Followers". Click on the "follow" button. You will need to have some sort of account to follow (google, yahoo, or twitter). If you don't you you'll need to create an account. Do that.
3. Post a comment to the blog that says you've been here, bookmarked it, and become a follower. (Be sure to put your name on your comment!)
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