The Constitution

Students,
First, view the YouTube video related to the creation of the Constitution. Answer the questions listed below in paragraph format. The blog comment post should include two detailed paragraphs to explain the importance of the Constitution. Students should complete this blog post by Sunday, October 28, 2012 by 12:00 a.m. Students should then comment to at least (2) two of their classmates blog post by Monday October 29, 2012by 12:00a.m.

Use the following questions as a guide to help you develop your paragraph.
1) Why is the Constitution the "Supreme Law of the Land"?
2) Where did the founding fathers get their ideals to create the Constitution?
3) What is the meaning of a republic and a democratic government?
4) Explain the role of each branch of government in the Constitution?
5) What are the important principles of the Constitution.

Blog #4: Colonial Settlement

Students,
First, view the YouTube video related to the settlement of the Thirteen Colonies. Answer the questions listed below in paragraph format. Students should complete this blog post by Thursday, September 27, 12:00 a.m. Students should then comment to at least (2) two of their classmates blog post by Friday, September 28, 2012 at 12:00a.m.

1. Explain the geographic regionsof the thirteen colonies?
2. What are the major industires for each region and their source for stable economic growth?
3. What groups were located in each geographic region?

1. Explain the differences and similarities of the Jamestown settlement and the Plymouth colony.
2. What were the risks most colonists encountered once they moved to the New World?
3. Explain the role of William Bradford in the Plymouth Colony.
4. How did the Pilgrims and Indians find common ground?
5. Explain the significance of the First Thanksgiving in America?

Blog # 3 Jamestown: The 1st Successful English Colony

Jamestown- The 1st Successful English Colony

Students,
First, view the YouTube video related to the settlement of the Jamestown Colony. Answer the questions listed below in paragraph format. Students should complete this blog post by Sunday, September 9, 2012 12:00 a.m. ( This means Sunday night at midnight not Monday at 12:01 a.m.). Students should then comment to at least (2) two of their classmates blog post by Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 12:00a.m.


1) What were the living conditions at the beginnings of the Jamestown colony? 2) What were the major reasons the Jamestown settlers migrated to the North American continent the? 3) Explain the significance of land to the new settlers and how did they benefit from it? 4)Describe the conditions of STARVING TIME. 5)List some of the natural resources found by the first settlers and explain the significance of tobacco as America's first cash crop. 6) Examine the significance of John Rolfe and Pocahantas marriage in North America and England. 7) Compare the role of African slaves arrival in Jamestown and indentured servants.

Exploration: Europeans set out to explore trade routes

Students, examine both videos attached to this Blog Assignment. After viewing both videos, write a brief paragraph to summarize the following questions: 1) Who was Prince Henry the Navigator and what were some of the goals he wanted to accomplish, 2) What inventions assisted the explorers in their journeys and how, 3) Who were the Spanish explorers and what were they seeking to discover, 4) What areas did the conquistadors explore, 5) How many sailors traveled with Columbus and why do you "THINK" they did not receive credit with the discovery of the New World, 6) Name Columbus ships and how effective did they travel?
Due Date: The assignment is due no later than Friday, August 31, 2012 at midnight (12:00a.m.)
2nd Assignment- Students should write a (2) two sentence reply to their classmates post to create an educational dialogue regarding the Exploration period and what are your thoughts related to the purpose of exploration.
Due Date: The assignment is due no later than Monday, September 3, 2012 at midnight (12:00a.m.)

Welcome: Talented Tenth Graders

Welcome Back 10th Graders!!! First I would like to say I hope each and everyone had a great and restful summer. I look forward to teaching you a host of new information and several new strategies to assist you in analyzing historical data. My ultimate goal this year is to help my students think like a historian and formulate their own perspective about events and people of American history. This year will consist of a pivotal presidential election in our nation's history and we will examine the political process that the Constitution has created for the Executive Branch of the United States of America. We will also take a close look at the first part of American History from the beginnings-  Reconstruction(1877). Becoming a productive and active citizen in your community, city, state, and country will allow you to create your own personal history and my plans are to build the foundations for it!
1st Assignment- Due 8/23/2012 by 12:00a.m. Midnight
Students will introduce themselves to the class Blog Post. Name, interest, goals, likes and dislikes of history, plans for school year, future career/occupation, college of choice, etc. (anything positive you would like the class to know about you). This welcome post should be at least 1 one paragraph in length (5 sentences). (see teacher example). The blog post are mandatory weekly and will count as 50 points.
2nd Assignment-Due 8/25/2012 by 12:00a.m. Midnight
Students are required to respond to (2) two of their classmates blog post. Students are required to write a two sentence reply to their classmates original post. Comments are to be respectful and positive. Each comment post will count as 25 points which is a total of 50 points. I look forward to reading your blog post and I he you enjoy a positive form of cyber communication in this class for the 2012-2013 school year!!!