Am I Not An American?Select ONE of the following people:
Phillis Wheatley - First published African author in America Deborah Sampson – disguised herself as a man to fight in the Revolutionary War Mercy Otis Warren - poet, and historian; staunch advocate of independence from the tyranny of 18th century English monarchic rule. Molly Corbin – helped defend Fort Washington in northern Manhattan Prince Hall – former slave & one of Boston's most prominent citizens during the revolutionary period Molly Pitcher – patriot who helped out on the front lines in the Battle of Monmouth Alexander McGillivray, created an alliance between the Creek Indians and the British during the American Revolution. Abigail Smith Adams - Wife of John Adams, second president of the United States William Allen - Loyalist - former mayor of Philadelphia Ethan Allen - American Revolutionary War patriot, hero, and politician. Benedict Arnold - American General who defected from the American to the British side Joseph Brant - Mohawk leader and Loyalist during the American Revolution Thomas Burnfoot Brown - British Loyalist during the American Revolution John Dickinson - American Statesman and member of the Pennsylvania Assembly Mary Draper - Woman who helped soldiers during The American Revolution Simon Girty - Loyalist and Liaison between Native Americans and Britain Major General Nathanael Greene - American General during the American Revolutionary War (Greensboro, NC is named for him!) John Howe - Loyalist printer during the American Revolution Captain John Paul Jones - Captain of the American Navy - "I have not yet begun to fight" Richard Henry Lee - American Statesman Margaret Catharine Moore - Helped patriots; Battle of Cowpens. William Prescott - American colonel in the Revolutionary War Dr. Benjamin Rush - Signatory of the Declaration of Independence Dr. Joseph Warren - Doctor, Soldier and Statesman of the American Revolution |
Many people were involved with the American Revolution besides the founding fathers. That doesn’t mean they are any less important though.
Directions (1) Read the description next to each person (2) pick ONE person who interests you (3) Click on their name (4) read the information about the person (5) Answer the questions & prepare your “Bio-poem” on the person. Use this template to create your “Bio-poem” and then copy and paste it into the answer sheet. (6) Submit. Please find all of the following information about the person: · Person’s name & any other name the person went by · In your own words - what was the role of this person in the War? · Why did you select this person? Bio Poem – use the Bio-Poem template to write your bio-poem & copy and paste it here: You will need to find the following information about your person: 1. first name 2. 3 descriptive traits (adjectives) 3. Family members’ names – ( Wife, Husband, Mother, Father, Children) 4. three things, people or ideas the person would have loved 5. three things the person might have feared 6. three things the person would have needed 7. three emotions the person would have felt 8. three people, things or ideas your person would have liked to see 9. City, State the person lived in 10. Last name *Click here for the answer sheet* **Click here for the BioPoem Template** |
13 Colonies Scavenger hunt
You will use the following web sites to research and learn a little more about life in the original 13 Colonies and what made life in the different regions different.
1) Characteristics of the colonies, motivation & economy
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13colonies2.htm
2)Religion
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13colonieschurch.htm
3) Education
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13coloniesschool.htm
4) food
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13coloniesfood.htm
5) Salem Witch Trials
http://www.ushistory.org/us/3g.asp
6) Slavey and the Middle passage
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part1/map1.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part1/1p277.html
******13 Colonies Scavenger Hunt Quiz 1 ****
1) Characteristics of the colonies, motivation & economy
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13colonies2.htm
2)Religion
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13colonieschurch.htm
3) Education
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13coloniesschool.htm
4) food
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13coloniesfood.htm
5) Salem Witch Trials
http://www.ushistory.org/us/3g.asp
6) Slavey and the Middle passage
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part1/map1.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part1/1p277.html
******13 Colonies Scavenger Hunt Quiz 1 ****
I Have a Dream Too!
DIRECTIONS: As you know, on August 23rd, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in which he shared his vision of an integrated and unified world. Many other groups of Americans who we have studied this semester were inspired by the words of Dr. King and actions of the Civil Rights Movement. They had a dream too. Select one of the following groups to research to find a deeper understanding of the America they dreamt to see. You can use the Wikipedia links to get started and are expected to use other sites as well. Don’t forget to cite your sources
THE ASSIGNMENT
Step 1 - Read the text of MLK's I have a Dream Speech
Step 2– Research your movement - consider what were the goals of the people in this group? What type of world did they want to live in? What would a person in this group believe 'equality' means? What things would have to change for this person to feel equal? (you are trying to put yourself in the shoes of someone from the past)
Step 3 – Write a speech in the style/format of MLK’s I have a Dream Speech from the point of view of one of the people in your equal rights movement. It does not have to be as long as Dr. King's speech, but should get your point across. Speech can be typed or handwritten in blue or black ink.
Step 4 – Create a poster for your equal rights movement. It should have no less than 5 pictures which demonstrate your equal rights movement. Include pictures of symbols of the movement and people involved in the movement and caption the pictures. Please include the title "I have a dream too!" You should mount your speech on this poster.
Step 5 – To be turned in separately or on the back of the poster - Select 2 of the following 4 questions from the lesson to answer in full sentences.
DIRECTIONS: As you know, on August 23rd, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in which he shared his vision of an integrated and unified world. Many other groups of Americans who we have studied this semester were inspired by the words of Dr. King and actions of the Civil Rights Movement. They had a dream too. Select one of the following groups to research to find a deeper understanding of the America they dreamt to see. You can use the Wikipedia links to get started and are expected to use other sites as well. Don’t forget to cite your sources
- American Indian Movement -You can research any of these people and the movement as a whole - Dennis Banks, Russell Means, George Mitchell, Herb Powless, Clyde Bellecourt, Harold Goodsky, Eddie Benton-Banai
- Asian-American Movement -You can research any of these people and the
movement as a whole - Rev. Mineo Katigiri , Asian Coalition for
Equality (ACE) , Oriental Student Union,
Yuri
Kochiyama, Fred Korematsu
- Chicano Movement - You can research any of these people and the movement as a whole -Ceasear Chavez, Humberto “Bert” Corona, Creators of MAYO & its political organization, Raza Unida Party, José Ángel Gutiérrez, Willie Velásquez, Mario Compean, Ignacio Pérez.
- Gay Rights - You can research any of these people and the movement as a whole –Gay Liberation Front, Harvey Milk, Anne Kronenberg, Cleve Jones , George Richard Moscone, Pink Panther Movement
- Women’s Rights - You can research any of these people and the movement as a whole - Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem, Marie C. Wilson, Rev. Pauli Murray, Shirley Chisholm, Aileen Hernandez, Wilma Scott Heide, Karen DeCrow, NOW, ERA movement
THE ASSIGNMENT
Step 1 - Read the text of MLK's I have a Dream Speech
Step 2– Research your movement - consider what were the goals of the people in this group? What type of world did they want to live in? What would a person in this group believe 'equality' means? What things would have to change for this person to feel equal? (you are trying to put yourself in the shoes of someone from the past)
Step 3 – Write a speech in the style/format of MLK’s I have a Dream Speech from the point of view of one of the people in your equal rights movement. It does not have to be as long as Dr. King's speech, but should get your point across. Speech can be typed or handwritten in blue or black ink.
Step 4 – Create a poster for your equal rights movement. It should have no less than 5 pictures which demonstrate your equal rights movement. Include pictures of symbols of the movement and people involved in the movement and caption the pictures. Please include the title "I have a dream too!" You should mount your speech on this poster.
Step 5 – To be turned in separately or on the back of the poster - Select 2 of the following 4 questions from the lesson to answer in full sentences.
- § What is the true meaning of equality?
- § Can there ever be total equality in society?
- § Why is it important for all people to be treated equally no matter their differences?
- § How do we balance the rights of the individual against the rights of the group?
State Government in North Carolina
The Early History of North Carolina
What is a constitution?
Part 2 - The Workings of the State Government and You
Click on Contact your State Legislator
Click on Contact your Governor
Click on North Carolina Government WebQuest
Once you have completed all the questions for the WebQuest section, click here to take the online quiz
Then click here to answer a couple questions on my message board. Click on "News" and respond to the first 2 questions on the message board. Put your first name & last initial before writing your response. When your classmates have posted, please post a thoughtful response to at least 2 of your classmates posts.
What is a constitution?
Part 2 - The Workings of the State Government and You
Click on Contact your State Legislator
Click on Contact your Governor
Click on North Carolina Government WebQuest
Once you have completed all the questions for the WebQuest section, click here to take the online quiz
Then click here to answer a couple questions on my message board. Click on "News" and respond to the first 2 questions on the message board. Put your first name & last initial before writing your response. When your classmates have posted, please post a thoughtful response to at least 2 of your classmates posts.
The Enlightenment
Click here for the scavenger hunt on the Enlightenment
Click here for the 13 colonies simulation - read the directions - you will play the role of a colonist! - click on "Colonial Expansion"
Click here for the day 2 quiz - You will need to get your username and password!
Click here for the 13 colonies simulation - read the directions - you will play the role of a colonist! - click on "Colonial Expansion"
Click here for the day 2 quiz - You will need to get your username and password!