Heroes act as authority figures protecting people’s natural rights, mentors that provide sound advice, advocates that defend against injustice, and caregivers that provide a safe environment to learn life’s lessons. Heroes think interdependently and are models of civic virtue. Historical or present day heroes truly inspire us to persist when dealing with obstacles, apply past Read More…
Category: class of 2011
GLORY, The 54th Massachusetts
We began this year learning about modern and historical models of civic virtue. We ended the year learning about the bravery and resilience of the 54th Massachesetts, an all black regiment. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw led his black regiment when it was unpopular. Despite discrimination like lower pay, he stood by them and truly led Read More…
Pop Culture Connections
Jillian from D Period wrote, “I was watching The Simpsons and they had an episode that was talking about the Spanish Armada and re-enacted the battle and had a Queen Elizabeth the I talking about how she didn’t need a husband.” Check out the video below. Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that we are sharing Read More…
Dear Mr. Reza Sayah…
In our lesson, “Don’t Shoot the Messenger,” students examined similarities and differences between John Peter Zenger and his modern day counterparts. By studying the words and deeds of John Peter Zenger, students furthered their study of Freedom of the Press and made connections to modern day journalists, Danny Pearl and Reza Sayah. Additionally, Reza Sayah’s Read More…
Abolitionist Ambition
How did slavery and the slave trade end? Share your CONNECTIONS between the British Abolitionist Movement and the American Abolitionist Movement. Use the following example to guide your responses. Frederick Douglas’ words and deeds remind me of …. The Amazing Grace Handout must be completed by Wednesday. WERE YOU ABSENT? Click HERE to catch up Read More…
DoN’T DRiNK THe WaTeR…The Trail of Tears
Dave Matthew’s explains his song, Don’t Drink the Water in MTV’s Storytellers, emphasizing the genocide of Native Americans. Use the music video and his explanation to respond to the questions/prompts on the lyrics handout. Don't drink the_water_trail_of_tears_student_handouts View more documents from bkind2animals. Analyze this secondary source and respond to the Questions in the Student Handout Read More…
CYOA: AMeRicaN ReVoLuTioN
Use the Study Guide to create your selected CYOA STudy TooL! Study guide 2011_american_revolution View more documents from bkind2animals. Chester Comix is a great way to review! Use the handout to guide you through many battles while analyzing people’s words & deeds. American Rev Review Chester the Crab View more documents from bkind2animals. CLICK HERE Read More…
The American Revolution 1775-1783
Use the following slideshow to fill in your foldable and interact with the material by creating a symbol for each term, person, and event. American revolution2011 View more presentations from bkind2animals
HERoeS: DeCoDiNG tHe DeClaRaTioN
Heroes: A Note on the Signers View more documents from bkind2animals Download the file from GOOGLE DOCS HERE: COMPARE & CONTRAST the SIGNERS with SHIRIN EBADI. CLICK HERE TO WATCH “THREATS AGAINST EBADI” EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: There are many people out there that act as HEROES in our everyday lives. Share past and present connections Read More…
RoaD To iNDePeNDeNCe
Skill building is just as important as learning content. We continued studying the causes of the American Revolution by analyzing propaganda and political cartoons, reading for information, using context clues, and interpreting images. Utilize the resources below to review. Extra credit opportunities are always available – just leave a comment with your pop culture connection. Read More…