Welcome!!

Early Americas I

2008-12-04T12:47:00.000-08:00

U.S. History- 1776-1865
Utilizing the following link to a timeline and the following video on U.S. History
please answer the following questions on the handout given.

Early Americas

2008-11-17T13:15:00.000-08:00

Early Americas: In Notebooks....

Name and List the Original 13 Colonies.

What was the date the United States Constitution was signed?
(hint... it is not the Declaration of Independence).

What does a Puritan believe?

Who was not allowed to vote in the original constitution?

Early Americas to Early United States of America- Day 2

2008-11-13T14:15:00.000-08:00

No Writing Prompt.

PaperHandout. Divide into 4 squares, each piece.
Paper #1: Label: Image, Reasons for Leaving Europe, Wants, Types.
Paper #2: Label: Image, Effects on Native Americans, Image Effects on Africans.

NOTES.

Early Americas to Early United States of America- I

2008-11-03T12:43:00.000-08:00

Writing Prompt: (L)
What is the most unjust law you feel that exists and why?

Based upon our Reading answer the following questions.
You do not have to write the question, but answer in a way that let's me know what question was asked.

1) What was the Mayflower and the Mayflower Compact?
2) Why was the compact written?
3) What were the original relationship between the American Indians and the colonists and how did it change over time (2 paragraphs).
4) What was indentured servitude and how did it differ from slavery?

Map Imagery (Copy and answer the following questions)
Northern Colony #1:
Date Founded
Crop:
Known for:

Northern Colony #2:
Date Founded
Crop:
Known for:

Middle Colony #1:
Date Founded
Crop:
Known for:

Middle Colony #2:
Date Founded
Crop:
Known for:

Southern Colony #1:
Date Founded
Crop:
Known for:

Southern Colony #2:
Date Founded
Crop:
Known for:

Closing Thoughts (5 sentences):
American History textbooks say the United States was founded upon the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, freedom for all, and that all men are created equal.

Do you feel the United States is now, or has ever, lived up to it's ideal? Why or why not?

HomeWork:
Define the following:
Rights of Englishmen-
Due Process of the Law-
Parliament-
English Bill of Rights-
House of Burgesses-
Confederation-

Dia De Los Muertos

2008-10-30T09:10:00.001-07:00

Writing Prompt:
Write everything that comes to mind when you think of October 31st.

What is Dia De Los Muertos (Click Here)

For the following questions, use information from the video & information From this link
What are the origins?
Where is it celebrated (name at least 3 countries)?
What are key figures used in Dia De Los Muertos.

Watch The Following Video (CLICK HERE)
Write down three images that stood out to you.
BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS WHY

Assignment:

Dia De Los Muertos honors people in our lives who have passed away. Once a year, their spirits return to this earth to visit the loved ones they have left. People create alters and place the favtorite food and drink of those who have gone. It is way for those still living to heal and those who have left to know they are remembered.

Pick a person in your life who has left this earth. Write their name:
Create one of the following that incorporates some of the images we saw today, the person you choose, and an image or language that honors their life
A Poem or Song
A Drawing:

If you need colored pencils, markers, paper, or materials, ask.
1st draft due by end of class

Early Americas- II

2008-10-27T13:07:00.000-07:00

Writing Prompt:
How would your parent or guardian react on the day of your graduation, to see you walk across the stage?

How would they react if they knew you were flunking classes you needed to graduate?

Reality Check!!

Maps: (fill in)
Triangle Slave Trade
World Map in 1500's.

Early Americas!

2008-10-20T13:14:00.001-07:00

Writing Prompt:
What if Slavery Never Happened,
and our people never colonized?
What if governments never lied and white folks apologized?

What would our world look like and why?

Share Out:

KWL: what i Know/ Want to know, what i Learned:
Slavery and the United States.
What cultures and people did it involve?
What was the purpose?

Powerpoint:
1. What do you see?
2. What does it make you think/feel?
3. What does it say about the United States?

(PRE) U.S. History

2008-10-16T13:07:00.000-07:00

Writing Prompt:

What is good about your life?

What could be done to make your life better?

What could be improved in this city ?

Topics:
How much does the United States pay to enforce the following per year?

Immigration

War

Drugs

Gangs

Police

Research the following Propositions:
Write what they are, and what would happen if passed!
#4

#6

#8

Our Lives: Our Needs: Day 4

2008-10-02T12:10:00.000-07:00

Check In and Debrief:

Writing Prompt:
List the top 10 reasons you feel there is so much violence in the world. (i.e.: war, genocide, bombs, guns, gangs, police beat downs, fights)

Copy the following 6 Causes of Violence

1. lack of connectedness

2. loss of family support and control

3. erosion of values

4. alcohol and other drugs

5. problems in the school

6. violence in the media

Discussion and Group Work

TURN IN NOTEBOOKS

Homework: Two paragraphs in complete sentences
Do you feel there is a possibility for peace and justice in the world, or do you feel your children will face the same amount of violence you have, or even more?

Provide personal examples or reasons in your answer. There is no right or wrong answer, they are YOUR feelings.

Our Lives: Our Needs: Day 3

2008-09-29T12:15:00.000-07:00

Writing Prompt
One Paragraph: Why do you feel the U.S. is such a violent country?

Review: Watch each of the following.
Brief History of The U.S.

Excerpt From Bowling From Columbine

Gun Murders

Post Video: Each video, describes the reason for why the creator feels the U.S. is so violent.

#1. Fear and Racism
#2. The U.S. Government's Foreign Policy and Racism
#3. The obsession of Americans with Guns.

Write two paragraphs on which of the above you feel is most responsible for violence in America.

Define Nature versus Nurture:
Write the definitions in My Words and Your Words.

HandOut and Homework:
Read the two essays on Nature versus Nurture.
Answer the questions at the end in a MINIMUM of one paragraph each.

Our Lives, Our Needs- Day 2

2008-09-25T13:01:00.000-07:00

Writing Prompt: (2L)
Describe a violent experience you've seen or know of. What was the cause? Who was involved? What happened?

Mind Map: (2r)
In the center of a piece of paper, write the word violence.

Visual Map: (2R)
Draw an Instance of Violence in detail.

World Map: (handout)
Make a STAR by areas of the world where you think violence happens most.

Watch Excerpt of Bowling for Columbine
Write (2R)
Title: Examples of Violence the U.S. has inflicted upon other countries:

List the following countries in your notebook with a space after each one:

Guatemala
Iran
Vietnam
Chile
El Salvador
Afghanistan
Iraq (Part I)
Sudan
Iraq (Part II)

Fill in what was the U.S. involvement in each of those countries.

S.I.L.T. or S.I.C.A.

Our Lives, Our Needs

2008-09-22T12:38:00.000-07:00

Writing Prompt: (1L)
Pick three words to describe this country.

Using one word per sentence, write a paragraph about what you feel the greatest problem with this country is?

Guidelines
Norm Exercise.
Activity 1: Violence and History. (1R)
Click and watch on the following video:
Written Response.
1. How does this video differ from other ways you've learned about history?
2. Are there any stories in this video that are left out of the history textbooks you've read? Which?
3. Who is suffering in this video, and who is benefiting from the suffering.

Define the following in your notebook based upon discussion.
Oppression:
Oppressor:
Oppressed:

Activity 2. Violence and our Lives
Written Response:
What did this activity tell you about the lives of those around you?
How do you think teenagers in other parts of this country or parts of the world would respond to these categories?

Click on Violence
Read

In 2003, 5,570 young people ages 10 to 24 were murdered—an average of 15 each day. Of these victims, 82% were

killed with firearms (CDC 2006).

Although high-profile school shootings have increased public concern for student safety, school-associated violent deaths account for less than 1% of homicides among school-aged children and youth (Anderson et al. 2001)


	Academic Centers of Excellence on Youth Violence Prevention
	WISQARS Allows you to form reports on injury mortality and nonfatal injury for a wide range of age groups
	Injury Maps Allows you to create maps of U.S. injury mortality rates
	Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
	National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
	Choose Respect
	CDC’s Web Page on School Health
	U.S. Government’s Back to School Web Page
	Stop Bullying Now Campai

In 2004, more than 750,000 young people ages 10 to 24 were treated in emergency departments for injuries sustained due to violence (CDC 2006).

In a nationwide survey of high school students (CDC 2004):

33% reported being in a physical fight one or more times in the 12 months preceding the survey.
17% reported carrying a weapon (e.g., gun, knife, or club) on one or more of the 30 days preceding the survey.

An estimated 30% of 6th to 10th graders in the United States were involved in bullying as a bully, a target of bullying, or both (Nansel et al. 2001).

Consequences

Direct and indirect costs of youth violence (e.g., medical, lost productivity, quality of life) exceed $158 billion every year (Children's Safety Network Economics & Data Analysis Resource Center 2000).

In a nationwide survey of high school students, about 6% reported not going to school on one or more days in the 30 days preceding the survey because they felt unsafe at school or on their way to and from school (CDC 2004).

In addition to causing injury and death, youth violence affects communities by increasing the cost of health care, reducing productivity, decreasing property values, and disrupting social services (Mercy et al. 2002).

Groups at Risk

Among 10 to 24 year olds, homicide is the leading cause of death for African Americans, the second leading cause of death for Hispanics, and the third leading cause of death for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Asian/Pacific Islanders (CDC 2006).

Of the 5,570 homicides reported in 2003 among 10 to 24 year olds, 86% were males and 14% were females (CDC 2005).

Male students are more likely to be involved in a physical fight than female students (41% vs. 25%; CDC 2004).

Written Response: (1r)
1. What were the initial reactions to these statistics?
2. Was there anything that surprised you about these statistics? What?
3. How do you think these figures compare to your own neighborhood? (higher or lower)
4. Do you think these statistics have risen or declined since 2000?

Bill of Rights Hand Out
1. Discussion
2. Exercise

Universal Declaration Hand Out
1. Divide
2. Share Out

Written Exercise:
How do these rights differ?
Which would you rather have?
How many of these rights do you NOT have right now?

Welcome to the first day of another world.

2008-09-14T22:52:00.000-07:00

Today we begin claiming our life, language and land.

Description:
Welcome to U.S. History! In this course, we will examine the events that led to the creation of the country called the United States. We will examine the effects of the creation on Indigenous and African populations, and the quest to uphold the ideals it espoused; most importantly, we will study how U.S. history relates to Hawthorne, your family, and the World. Over the next year you will develop your understanding of American History and participate in a dynamic dialogue about the past, present and future of this complex country. We will use a variety of sources for our class material including videos, music, primary sources, textbook excerpts, magazine and journal articles, book chapters, and on-line sources.

Objective:
Our study of United States history will focus on the essential questions:
Who is American? Who gets to define what America is?
What is your relationship to America?