March 6th-10th
February 20th-24th
February 14-17th
January 20th-February 3rd
January 19th-27th
California Gold Rush Neared
Compare and contrast functions, relationships from oral information.
Discuss stories, issues and concepts.
Give oral reports.
Offer creative solutions to issues and problems.
Interpret information or data.
Find details that support main ideas.
Create original ideas or detailed responses.
Discuss stories, issues and concepts.
Give oral reports.
Offer creative solutions to issues and problems.
Interpret information or data.
Find details that support main ideas.
Create original ideas or detailed responses.
January 9-13th
Who has been camping? Where did you go? How
did you get there? How long did your camping trip last? Who went with you? What was the weather like? What types of items did
you pack for your trip? Did you forget anything? Is there an item you wished you had that might have made your camping trip
easier?
Have students imagine that they are about to embark on a cross-country camping trip that will last several years. To prepare for the
long journey, they will need to pack three items for each category listed below.
did you get there? How long did your camping trip last? Who went with you? What was the weather like? What types of items did
you pack for your trip? Did you forget anything? Is there an item you wished you had that might have made your camping trip
easier?
Have students imagine that they are about to embark on a cross-country camping trip that will last several years. To prepare for the
long journey, they will need to pack three items for each category listed below.
Choice Board
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gB6hqgfQ5MXxdKQVzrAzcVB8zfhXmKE8BAzRciehcak/edit#slide=id.gbb161ebb44_0_145
Essential Questions
1. In what ways did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States?
– Think about
• Geography
1. In what ways did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States?
– Think about
• Geography
- Social (life of People)
- Economics (making a living)
- Why do many historians call the War of 1812 the Second American Revolution? Why?
- How did the decision of President Jackson affect the lives of Native Americans?
- Why was the US concerned before the purchase?
- Why did France sell the Louisiana Territory?
- What was the government’s reaction to the purchase?
- What was the reaction of the US people?
- Why were Lewis and Clark picked to explore the new territory in the West?
- Know the importance of the following people as it relates to the Louisiana Purchase.
a. Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, James Monroe, Napoleon Bonaparte
January 4-6
Dec 12th-16th
Objectives:
Students will:
Students will:
- identify the Constitution as the supreme law of the land
- explain the function of the Constitution and when it was written
- explain the meaning of the “rule of law”
- explain the meaning of the phrase “We the People”
and the concept of self-government - describe an amendment and identify how many
amendments are in the Constitution - explain the Bill of Rights and the rights in the First
Amendment
REVIEW
Bill of Rights: Legal Challenge
For each of the following examples decide which amendment is involved, and which rights are being violated. What is the right thing to do according to The Bill of Rights?
1. Mrs. Jones hears a knock at the door. She opens the door and finds 3 police officers asking if they can come into her home to talk about neighborhood safety. She is very friendly and so she says yes. While sitting in the living room one of the officers sees a bomb under the sofa and gets up to get it. Mrs. Jones is immediately arrested.
2. Sam Davis is planning a public meeting in front of the town library to protest against a new city tax for playgrounds. He has filed all of his permits and the city has said that he can have his meeting. The night before the meeting, however, the mayor finds out that Sam was arrested 2 years ago in another town for starting a riot. On the day of the meeting, police show up to prevent the meeting and Sam is not allowed to hold his meeting.
3. Gina DeLong has lived in her home for 26 years. During that time the city has tripled in population, traffic is a mess, and there just are not enough roads. Tuesday morning the sheriff came to her house and told her that she had to move because a new road was going to be built right through her house. When she complains that she has lived there for so long and doesn't want to move, she is told, "Too bad, you have 30 days to get out."
4. Kennedy Elementary School is a normal school, so it surprised everyone when the principal, Mrs. Salinas, decided that all students could have extra holidays from school for the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. Most of the students were happy, but some parents were mad because they didn't have baby-sitters.
5. Hans Schlemming was new to this country. In Germany he was an auto mechanic. On Saturday night he was coming out of a store and the police arrested him for stealing. He said he didn't do anything, but the police were convinced that they had the right person. When he told them that he wanted a lawyer, one of the policemen said, "You don't need a lawyer, you guilty pig. You and your German friends killed my grandfather during the war. I know that you're guilty. We're locking you up and throwing away the key."
6. Stephanie Manus was arrested, tried, and convicted of kidnapping. There was no doubt that she was guilty. The judge said, "I can either send you to prison for 12 years or I can make you shave your head and make you stand on the freeway for 8 hours a day so that you will know what it is like to be scared." "Prison is too good for you," said the judge.
7. Mr. Wiegold had worked in the same place for 36 years and only had one raise. He felt like the boss owed him something, so one day he took a computer home and kept it. When the boss found out he had him arrested. Mr. Wiegold demanded a trial because he said he was innocent. But the boss and the police said he didn't get a trial because they already caught him with the stolen computer, he was guilty.
8. At a gun collecting show, George Samuels picked out 13 guns that he wanted to add to his expensive collection of guns from the 1800s. When he tried to pay for the 13 guns he was told by a security guard that he wasn't allowed to take so many guns. The security guard would only allow George to buy 5 guns because the Constitution allows citizens to have one gun per family member.
9. Trina Lening and her friends had recently robbed a liquor store. Trina's friend Lori did not help, she was sick at home. When the police picked up all of the girls the following Friday, they arrested the whole group including Lori. At the trial, Lori said that she was innocent and could prove it because she had witnesses. But her witnesses were her friends, and if they said she wasn't there, it would mean that they were at the liquor store.
10. The city of Manville was in crisis. For 3 days there had been riots and fires. The National Guard was called out to restore peace. When officers showed at Mrs. Mayberry's door demanding some food and a place to sleep she was so afraid of their guns that she let them in and gave them what they wanted.
For each of the following examples decide which amendment is involved, and which rights are being violated. What is the right thing to do according to The Bill of Rights?
1. Mrs. Jones hears a knock at the door. She opens the door and finds 3 police officers asking if they can come into her home to talk about neighborhood safety. She is very friendly and so she says yes. While sitting in the living room one of the officers sees a bomb under the sofa and gets up to get it. Mrs. Jones is immediately arrested.
2. Sam Davis is planning a public meeting in front of the town library to protest against a new city tax for playgrounds. He has filed all of his permits and the city has said that he can have his meeting. The night before the meeting, however, the mayor finds out that Sam was arrested 2 years ago in another town for starting a riot. On the day of the meeting, police show up to prevent the meeting and Sam is not allowed to hold his meeting.
3. Gina DeLong has lived in her home for 26 years. During that time the city has tripled in population, traffic is a mess, and there just are not enough roads. Tuesday morning the sheriff came to her house and told her that she had to move because a new road was going to be built right through her house. When she complains that she has lived there for so long and doesn't want to move, she is told, "Too bad, you have 30 days to get out."
4. Kennedy Elementary School is a normal school, so it surprised everyone when the principal, Mrs. Salinas, decided that all students could have extra holidays from school for the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. Most of the students were happy, but some parents were mad because they didn't have baby-sitters.
5. Hans Schlemming was new to this country. In Germany he was an auto mechanic. On Saturday night he was coming out of a store and the police arrested him for stealing. He said he didn't do anything, but the police were convinced that they had the right person. When he told them that he wanted a lawyer, one of the policemen said, "You don't need a lawyer, you guilty pig. You and your German friends killed my grandfather during the war. I know that you're guilty. We're locking you up and throwing away the key."
6. Stephanie Manus was arrested, tried, and convicted of kidnapping. There was no doubt that she was guilty. The judge said, "I can either send you to prison for 12 years or I can make you shave your head and make you stand on the freeway for 8 hours a day so that you will know what it is like to be scared." "Prison is too good for you," said the judge.
7. Mr. Wiegold had worked in the same place for 36 years and only had one raise. He felt like the boss owed him something, so one day he took a computer home and kept it. When the boss found out he had him arrested. Mr. Wiegold demanded a trial because he said he was innocent. But the boss and the police said he didn't get a trial because they already caught him with the stolen computer, he was guilty.
8. At a gun collecting show, George Samuels picked out 13 guns that he wanted to add to his expensive collection of guns from the 1800s. When he tried to pay for the 13 guns he was told by a security guard that he wasn't allowed to take so many guns. The security guard would only allow George to buy 5 guns because the Constitution allows citizens to have one gun per family member.
9. Trina Lening and her friends had recently robbed a liquor store. Trina's friend Lori did not help, she was sick at home. When the police picked up all of the girls the following Friday, they arrested the whole group including Lori. At the trial, Lori said that she was innocent and could prove it because she had witnesses. But her witnesses were her friends, and if they said she wasn't there, it would mean that they were at the liquor store.
10. The city of Manville was in crisis. For 3 days there had been riots and fires. The National Guard was called out to restore peace. When officers showed at Mrs. Mayberry's door demanding some food and a place to sleep she was so afraid of their guns that she let them in and gave them what they wanted.
U.S. CONSTITUTION WEB QUEST
Being an informed citizen is hard work. It requires effort and desire. As citizens of the United States, it is our responsibility to be educated and informed to keep our country strong.
Use this web quest to help you achieve your responsibilities as a U.S. citizen.
The highlighted words or terms serve as links to a website. Please use all of the carefully selected sites to help you gain insight and understanding.
NOTE: There are many games, songs, and video clips in this web quest - be considerate of others near you as you adjust volume put your earbuds in.
Before you begin, take a look at the original Constitution Links to an external site. by clicking on this link.
You may use google and use the websites identified for you from the highlighted words.
PROCESS:
CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES
The Constitution is based on fundamental principles or ideas. Start your journey by understanding the meanings of each principle.
PrinciplesLinks to an external site.
1. Popular Sovereignty is:
2. Limited Government is:
3. Separation of Powers is:
4. Judicial Review is:
5. Federalism is:
6. Checks and Balances is:
THE PREAMBLE
7. Make a prediction: What is the purpose of the Preamble?
Read the PREAMBLE: PreambleLinks to an external site.
8. Was your prediction accurate? Why or why not?
9. What phrase do you think is the most important? Why?
Listen to the Preamble SongLinks to an external site.
THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
Take a look at these two websites Three Branches Links to an external site.and Three Branches Presentation Links to an external site. about the U.S. Constitution and the THREE BRANCHES of Government.
You may want to come back to these frequently to help you answer many of the following questions!!
10. The three branches of government are:
11. Each branch has certain powers. List at least three powers for each branch.
The Articles
Learn about the Articles of the Constitution below:
12. ARTICLE I sets up the _________________________ Branch.
Check out this website to learn about the process of CONGRESS' most important job!Links to an external site.
House of RepresentativesLinks to an external site.
13. The term of a Representative is______________________ years.
14. Our Representative for Rowan County District 8 is: _______________________
15. There are ____________ total Representatives in the United States.
16. The number of Representatives is decided by _______________________________.
17. The current number of Representatives in North Carolina is ______.
Try your hand at being a Representative Links to an external site. before moving on! Don't register or log in!
SenateLinks to an external site.
18. The term of a Senator is ____________________ years.
19. Our CURRENT (today) North Carolina Senators are:
20. Each State has ___________________ Senators.
21. There are __________ total Senators in the United States.
22. ARTICLE II sets up the _______________________ Branch.
23. What are the requirements for a person to run for President Links to an external site.?
24. Who is the current President ___________________________?
25. The term of the President is __________________ years.
26. How many terms can a President serve? ______________
27. What are the next three Positions in line if the President cannot serve out his/her term?
The Electoral College elects the President. Read this information about the Electoral CollegeLinks to an external site.
28. List the 15 Departments in the President's Cabinet
29. Article III sets up the ___________________________ Branch.
30. The Judicial Power of the United States is given to one ___________________ Court
and ________________ (lower) courts that Congress has established.
31. __________________________ appoints Supreme Court Justices, but
___________________________ must approve all choices.
32. A Supreme Court Justice serves for _____________.
33. There are _______ Justices.
Try your hand in a Supreme Court Case Links to an external site. game! Don't register or log in! Select one case and finish your argument!
Being an informed citizen is hard work. It requires effort and desire. As citizens of the United States, it is our responsibility to be educated and informed to keep our country strong.
Use this web quest to help you achieve your responsibilities as a U.S. citizen.
The highlighted words or terms serve as links to a website. Please use all of the carefully selected sites to help you gain insight and understanding.
NOTE: There are many games, songs, and video clips in this web quest - be considerate of others near you as you adjust volume put your earbuds in.
Before you begin, take a look at the original Constitution Links to an external site. by clicking on this link.
You may use google and use the websites identified for you from the highlighted words.
PROCESS:
- Complete the questions for this web quest. (100 points)
CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES
The Constitution is based on fundamental principles or ideas. Start your journey by understanding the meanings of each principle.
PrinciplesLinks to an external site.
1. Popular Sovereignty is:
2. Limited Government is:
3. Separation of Powers is:
4. Judicial Review is:
5. Federalism is:
6. Checks and Balances is:
THE PREAMBLE
7. Make a prediction: What is the purpose of the Preamble?
Read the PREAMBLE: PreambleLinks to an external site.
8. Was your prediction accurate? Why or why not?
9. What phrase do you think is the most important? Why?
Listen to the Preamble SongLinks to an external site.
THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
Take a look at these two websites Three Branches Links to an external site.and Three Branches Presentation Links to an external site. about the U.S. Constitution and the THREE BRANCHES of Government.
You may want to come back to these frequently to help you answer many of the following questions!!
10. The three branches of government are:
11. Each branch has certain powers. List at least three powers for each branch.
The Articles
Learn about the Articles of the Constitution below:
12. ARTICLE I sets up the _________________________ Branch.
Check out this website to learn about the process of CONGRESS' most important job!Links to an external site.
House of RepresentativesLinks to an external site.
13. The term of a Representative is______________________ years.
14. Our Representative for Rowan County District 8 is: _______________________
15. There are ____________ total Representatives in the United States.
16. The number of Representatives is decided by _______________________________.
17. The current number of Representatives in North Carolina is ______.
Try your hand at being a Representative Links to an external site. before moving on! Don't register or log in!
SenateLinks to an external site.
18. The term of a Senator is ____________________ years.
19. Our CURRENT (today) North Carolina Senators are:
20. Each State has ___________________ Senators.
21. There are __________ total Senators in the United States.
22. ARTICLE II sets up the _______________________ Branch.
23. What are the requirements for a person to run for President Links to an external site.?
24. Who is the current President ___________________________?
25. The term of the President is __________________ years.
26. How many terms can a President serve? ______________
27. What are the next three Positions in line if the President cannot serve out his/her term?
The Electoral College elects the President. Read this information about the Electoral CollegeLinks to an external site.
28. List the 15 Departments in the President's Cabinet
29. Article III sets up the ___________________________ Branch.
30. The Judicial Power of the United States is given to one ___________________ Court
and ________________ (lower) courts that Congress has established.
31. __________________________ appoints Supreme Court Justices, but
___________________________ must approve all choices.
32. A Supreme Court Justice serves for _____________.
33. There are _______ Justices.
Try your hand in a Supreme Court Case Links to an external site. game! Don't register or log in! Select one case and finish your argument!
Vocabulary
*Constitution- The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America.
*Judicial Branch of Government – The branch of government that interprets and applies the laws of the constitution when conflicts arise or a crime has been committed.
*Rule of Law – Decisions in court must be based on the law, must apply to everyone fairly; judges and jury must be impartial.
*Due Process – Legal rights for all persons, and the steps that must be taken when there is a conflict.
*Burden of Proof – the defendant is “innocent” until proven guilty. The Plaintiff has the “burden” to prove the guilt of the defendant with clear evidence.
*Beyond a reasonable doubt – After hearing all of the evidence in a trial, and using common sense, jurors must be practically positive of the guilt of a defendant before deciding on the verdict.
*Impartial – Judges and juries must make their decisions based on the laws from the Constitution, not from personal opinions.
Judges – Referees and guides who are in charge in the courtroom to see that all rules are followed fairly.
Jury – Twelve citizens like you who must work together to decide on the case.
Court Clerk – Handles the judges papers and assists the judge. Court Reporter – Types every word said in court during the trial
Bailiff – A policeman who makes sure that everyone remains safe. Defendant- The person who is accused of a crime and is “defending”him or herself.
Plaintiff – The one who brings the “complaint” to the court.
Lawyer/Attorney/Counsel – Represents and guides people with legal issues. The defendant (defense attorney) and/or plaintiff (prosecuting attorney).
Witness - Answers questions that the attorneys ask about what he or she saw heard, felt and touched when he or she witnessed the crime.
Guilty– The defendant did commit the crime.
Innocent – The defendant did not commit the crime.
Verdict - The final decision in a case.
Exhibit- Evidence presented in the trial, for example: a gun, emails, or a picture.
Objection – The attorney “objects” or questions whether the admission of an “exhibit” can be used in a trial, or if the way the other attorney is questioning someone is within the rules.
Overruled – The judge does not think a rule has been broken.
Sustained – The judge agrees that a rule has been broken.
*Constitution- The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America.
*Judicial Branch of Government – The branch of government that interprets and applies the laws of the constitution when conflicts arise or a crime has been committed.
*Rule of Law – Decisions in court must be based on the law, must apply to everyone fairly; judges and jury must be impartial.
*Due Process – Legal rights for all persons, and the steps that must be taken when there is a conflict.
*Burden of Proof – the defendant is “innocent” until proven guilty. The Plaintiff has the “burden” to prove the guilt of the defendant with clear evidence.
*Beyond a reasonable doubt – After hearing all of the evidence in a trial, and using common sense, jurors must be practically positive of the guilt of a defendant before deciding on the verdict.
*Impartial – Judges and juries must make their decisions based on the laws from the Constitution, not from personal opinions.
Judges – Referees and guides who are in charge in the courtroom to see that all rules are followed fairly.
Jury – Twelve citizens like you who must work together to decide on the case.
Court Clerk – Handles the judges papers and assists the judge. Court Reporter – Types every word said in court during the trial
Bailiff – A policeman who makes sure that everyone remains safe. Defendant- The person who is accused of a crime and is “defending”him or herself.
Plaintiff – The one who brings the “complaint” to the court.
Lawyer/Attorney/Counsel – Represents and guides people with legal issues. The defendant (defense attorney) and/or plaintiff (prosecuting attorney).
Witness - Answers questions that the attorneys ask about what he or she saw heard, felt and touched when he or she witnessed the crime.
Guilty– The defendant did commit the crime.
Innocent – The defendant did not commit the crime.
Verdict - The final decision in a case.
Exhibit- Evidence presented in the trial, for example: a gun, emails, or a picture.
Objection – The attorney “objects” or questions whether the admission of an “exhibit” can be used in a trial, or if the way the other attorney is questioning someone is within the rules.
Overruled – The judge does not think a rule has been broken.
Sustained – The judge agrees that a rule has been broken.
Students will be able to explain the importance of the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Define how the federal government is organized. Explain how the powers of government are separated
Students will gain knowledge of the Bills of Rights by playing a game of Icivics.
Students will practice communication skills and increase self-confidence by explaining a different perspective you learned about the separation of powers in the US.
November 28-December 2nd
LEADER: makes sure team has clear objectives and members are engaged.
CHALLENGER: questions effectiveness and drives for results.
DOER: encourages progress and takes on practical jobs.
THINKER: produces ideas and thinks through those proposed by others.
SUPPORTER: eases tension and promotes harmony.
Group Rubric in Break Out rooms
1 -did not participate
2 -worked at least 1/2 of the time
3-worked the entire time and was active participant
You will grade your peers after once break out rooms are closed.
November 14-18th
Objectives:
• identify vocabulary important to this time period
• analyze the phrases and goals in the Preamble.
• explain the purposes of the US Constitution according to the
Preamble.
• Summarize by writing the different parts of the Preamble of the
US constitution in your own words.
• Learn to appreciate diversity by identifying which aspect of the
Preamble of the US Constitution you find most interesting.
Nearpod
October 24-28th
Its too late- Declaration www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg
You are to identify a rule which you MUST abide by that you feel is unfair. The rule can be from home, in school, a social organization, or any personal setting. Students need to identify who imposed the rule, enforces the rule, and why they feel this rule is unfair.
*Caution: You have to be realistic, you must do homework and go to school!
Guiding question: How can you change an unfair rule? Prepare a paragraph that answers the following questions?
Write out your feeling in three parts
1. Describe who imposed this rule and their relationship to you?
2. Clearly list why you feel the rule is unfair?
3. State your intentions, describe your options for changing the rule
*Caution: You have to be realistic, you must do homework and go to school!
Guiding question: How can you change an unfair rule? Prepare a paragraph that answers the following questions?
Write out your feeling in three parts
1. Describe who imposed this rule and their relationship to you?
2. Clearly list why you feel the rule is unfair?
3. State your intentions, describe your options for changing the rule
Everest- Complete the Actively Learn assignment today- Declaration of Independence
Assessment
Based on your knowledge of the colonial period from the French and Indian War to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, would you have been a signer of the document? Explain your support of or rejection of the document using historical facts from the period.
Based on your knowledge of the colonial period from the French and Indian War to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, would you have been a signer of the document? Explain your support of or rejection of the document using historical facts from the period.
Learning Objectives
Students you will be able to...
• identify key events that made the colonies' relationship with
Britain a tense one.
• relate these events to the the consequences they had on the
colonies, including but not limited to boycotts and violence.
• explain how the positions and actions taken by both Britain
and certain revolutionary leaders set the stage for the
Revolutionary War.
• recount, by speaking and writing, one cause of the American
Revolution using sentences.
• practice your communication skills by explaining different
perspectives on the Intolerable Acts.
Students you will be able to...
• identify key events that made the colonies' relationship with
Britain a tense one.
• relate these events to the the consequences they had on the
colonies, including but not limited to boycotts and violence.
• explain how the positions and actions taken by both Britain
and certain revolutionary leaders set the stage for the
Revolutionary War.
• recount, by speaking and writing, one cause of the American
Revolution using sentences.
• practice your communication skills by explaining different
perspectives on the Intolerable Acts.
October 17-21st
Using the terms below, write the term, definition and draw your own picture representing the term. White or lined sheet of paper.
October 10th-14th
Columbus DayColumbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Before it became a legal federal holiday in 1971, many states celebrated Columbus Day on October 12.
It marks Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to America. He landed on the island of Guanahani in the Bahamas on October 12, 1492.
Columbus and a crew of 90 people set sail about 10 weeks earlier aboard their ships - Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria.
Indigenous Peoples’ DayMany historians agree that Columbus was not the first person, nor the first European, to discover the Americas. Indigenous people had been living in the Americas for centuries before Columbus’ arrival.
More than 100 cities, such as Seattle, Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, San Francisco, and also entire states, including Minnesota, Alaska, Vermont and Oregon, have replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The movement attempts to bring awareness to Columbus’ treatment of indigenous people and to respect and celebrate indigenous culture.
Berkeley, California was the first city to adopt Indigenous Peoples’ Day, in 1992.
Instead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Hawaii celebrates Discoverers’ Day on the second Monday of October, and South Dakota celebrates Native American Day.
Many statues of Christopher Columbus around the world are being removed or replaced.
Timeline1792 - The first Columbus Day celebration is organized by The Society of St. Tammany and held in New York City (300th anniversary of Columbus’ landing).
1892 - President Benjamin Harrison issues a proclamation establishing a celebration of Columbus Day on the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ landing.
April 7, 1907 - Colorado becomes the first state to declare Columbus Day a legal holiday.
1920 - Columbus Day begins being celebrated annually.
October 12, 1937 - First federal observance of Columbus Day, under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
1971 - Columbus Day becomes a legal federal holiday in the United States. Presidential Proclamation (PL90-363) states that the observance of Columbus Day is always on the second Monday in October.
October 8, 2021 - US President Joe Biden issues a proclamation marking October 11 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In his proclamation, the President acknowledges the death and destruction wrought on native communities after Columbus journeyed to North America in the late 1500s, ushering in an age of European exploration of the Western Hemisphere.
It marks Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to America. He landed on the island of Guanahani in the Bahamas on October 12, 1492.
Columbus and a crew of 90 people set sail about 10 weeks earlier aboard their ships - Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria.
Indigenous Peoples’ DayMany historians agree that Columbus was not the first person, nor the first European, to discover the Americas. Indigenous people had been living in the Americas for centuries before Columbus’ arrival.
More than 100 cities, such as Seattle, Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, San Francisco, and also entire states, including Minnesota, Alaska, Vermont and Oregon, have replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The movement attempts to bring awareness to Columbus’ treatment of indigenous people and to respect and celebrate indigenous culture.
Berkeley, California was the first city to adopt Indigenous Peoples’ Day, in 1992.
Instead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Hawaii celebrates Discoverers’ Day on the second Monday of October, and South Dakota celebrates Native American Day.
Many statues of Christopher Columbus around the world are being removed or replaced.
Timeline1792 - The first Columbus Day celebration is organized by The Society of St. Tammany and held in New York City (300th anniversary of Columbus’ landing).
1892 - President Benjamin Harrison issues a proclamation establishing a celebration of Columbus Day on the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ landing.
April 7, 1907 - Colorado becomes the first state to declare Columbus Day a legal holiday.
1920 - Columbus Day begins being celebrated annually.
October 12, 1937 - First federal observance of Columbus Day, under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
1971 - Columbus Day becomes a legal federal holiday in the United States. Presidential Proclamation (PL90-363) states that the observance of Columbus Day is always on the second Monday in October.
October 8, 2021 - US President Joe Biden issues a proclamation marking October 11 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In his proclamation, the President acknowledges the death and destruction wrought on native communities after Columbus journeyed to North America in the late 1500s, ushering in an age of European exploration of the Western Hemisphere.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EJy1t-ADOg
October 3-7th
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September 26-30th
www.teachertube.com/videos/28474 Jamestown
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xT9KHjstpc Pocahontas
September 19th-23rd
Below is for Trailblazers Only
Everest Class ONLY
Cold Case # 1587
In 1587, young “Virginia” had much to be “settled”, but three years later all appeared to be “Lost”. Solve the dual mystery of young “Virginia” if you “Dare”, but for grandfather’s sake don’t “White”-wash the results. Despite the efforts of “Little John”, Paradise Lost was not Paradise Found. Your challenge is to find out what indeed happened to the settlers.
1. Click on the following website below or use google.
2. Read and evaluate alternative theories of the Lost Colony.
3. Hunt for additional evidence.
4. Construct a theory based on the facts.
5. Defend your theory using evidence.
6. Write a paragraph essay convincing us your theory is correct.
You can use other resources as well to look into other theories of the Lost Colony- please site them.
hti.osu.edu/sites/default/files/lost-colony.pdf
September 12-16th
13 Colonies Project
Directions: You will be assigned a group and your group will be given a colony to research and collect information about. You will need to answer specific questions about each colony, create a visual presentation and present the information to the class. Each member will be graded individually on the information they collect and as a group for the finished product. At the end of all of the presentations, you will be quizzed on the information each group presented.
Requirements:
Presentation Visual (Choose one of the following) Powerpoint
Poster
Outline
Slide Show
Pamphlet
Group Evaluation Form
Information to gather:
What is the name of your colony?______________
What country claimed your colony? (there may be more than one, list them in the order that they claimed the land) ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
When was your colony established? ________________________________________________
Why was your colony established? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Who (founder or land owner) established your colony? _________________________________________________
What did your colony produce to export and make money? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Who made up the colonists? (race, social status, gender) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What form of government did the colonists establish in the colonies themselves? __________________________________________________________________________________________________
What region did the colonies become associated with? New England, Middle (Chesapeake) or Southern Colonies 10.Include a map of your colony
11.Include the national flag of the country that claimed your colony
12.Include a picture of the ruler/founder of your colony
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