Is it possible for 8 teens to start a widespread panic throughout your town by making false accusations? How is this dangerous? Would a US court allow evidence that cannot be seen to convict and execute a defendant? The witch hunts of 1692 led to 20 executions. Accusations made by several young girls led to Read More…
Category: Era 2: Colonization
LuCKY 13
Welcome Back, Folks! MONDAY We previewed our new packet, Lucky 13. The BrainPop video, Thirteen Colonies, provided a short overview of the factors (economy, society, political, and geography) that influenced the development of the 3 Colonial Regions. The video was a springboard for analyzing and interpreting a Map, Making A Living. MAP SAMPLES may be Read More…
IF aT FiRST YoU DoN’T SuCCEed…
MONDAY-TUESDAY The first 2 activities will provide you with the background knowledge for our CSI. If you interact during the activities your Active Listening and Literacy Skills (comprehension, interpret/analyze text and images) will improve. 1) BrainPop Queen Elizabeth I and ActiVote Quiz Game! Click on the image of the Battle of the Spanish Armada to Read More…
SLaVeRY FaCt FiNd
Mobile Devices: Click HERE for the Google Doc. Slavery Quiz fact_find_ View more presentations from bkind2animals
FReeDom FRoM SLaVeRY
Watch the video clip from the movie Amazing Grace. WARM UP: What is Olaudah Equiano referring to when he says, “Irons to the Fire?” amazinggrace_can-do-both_320x180 We finished the SLAVERY CLOZE the GAPS and started SLAVERY THEN AND NOW – CLICK HERE. Most classes are on the 5-6th slide.
SLaVeRY CSI
The following CSI led students through a crime scene to analyze “evidence.” Students examined evidence to determined which crime was committed by drawing conclusions. I used primary sources (eyewitness accounts) like Olaudah Equiano, to identify 5 “artifacts” that could be put together like a puzzle. Tell us what you thought about our CSI. Did you 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…
Journalists, Risking their Lives in Pursuit of the TRUTH
The people of Sierra Leone have endured the most horrific acts of inhumanity in recent history. Kidnapping, slavery, forced amputation of limbs and brainwashing of children to create child soldiers are just a few realities for the victims that survived. Skylar from A pd posted a pop culture connection to a video, “The ‘Don’t shoot Read More…
PoP CuLTuRe PoiNTS
Many students have posted pop culture connections and requested that I add them to a Blog Post. Mr. Ryan and D period enjoyed viewing and discussing the connections. We hope you enjoy them! 😀 Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that we are sharing our students’ connections to history. Several video clips are parodies of real Read More…
WHeN PeoPLe Lie…PeoPLe Die…
Is it possible for 8 teens to start a widespread panic throughout your town by making false accusations? How is this dangerous? Would a US court allow evidence that cannot be seen to convict and execute a defendant? The witch hunts of 1692 led to 20 executions. Accusations made by several young girls led to Read More…