Wednesday, January 8, 2014

1/8/14

Introduction Day:

1. Getting to know students:
Index Card-
a) Full Name
b) Favorite Food
c) Favorite Music
d) Favorite Activity
e) Something interesting about you that sets you apart from everyone else

2. US Map
-Where have you been, what do you know, and what do you want to learn?

3. Pocahontas
-What is History? Are depictions always accurate?

HomeworkCourse OutlineCourse Outline Verification
-On the US map write out all of the states names underneath or next to the abbreviations; you will use this map throughout the term.
-List 2-3 topics and what you are most interested in learning about and a specific question you have for each topic, complete this in the comment section of the blog. You must include your full name and block at the end of your comments.

51 comments:

  1. Two topics that I'm interested in learning about are WWII and major technological advances such as the telephone. A specific question that I have about WWII is about what everyday life was like, in other words, how life in America was changed during the war. How did life change for the average person? Another question I have is about how inventors such as Bell made their ideas possible. How did they know what to do when no one else had done what they were doing?

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    1. Two topics that I'm interested in learning about are WWII and major technological advances such as the telephone. A specific question that I have about WWII is about what everyday life was like, in other words, how life in America was changed during the war. How did life change for the average person? Another question I have is about how inventors such as Bell made their ideas possible. How did they know what to do when no one else had done what they were doing?
      Kiely Lyons
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  2. I have interest in War and Inventions. Why do people make such violent harmful weapons to fight, when they could just not make them and let there be more peace and less lives taken? How do people think of the inventions that they make?

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  3. The 2 topics I'm interested in is WW2 and how people invented things we use today. I have specific questions such as, How people during this time benefited from the inventions and advances founded during this time, How many people fought during this time.

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  4. The two most interesting topics that I am interested in are how people make inventions that we use today and how war can be solved. Why cant normal people just help the war cause and help reduce the violence that has been going around lately. On the topic of technology why hasn't anything new been made in over 10 years, I mean new computers have been made but nothing new all just newer versions of the same thing.

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  5. I am interested in learning about wwI and what the trenches were like for the soldiers. What was a normal day like in the trenches for the men? How was it like to sleep in the trenches? Another topic I am interested in is wwII? What new inventions were brought about during that time? What were the advantages and disadvantages of these inventions?

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  6. I hope to learn about WWII, the Civil War and the American Revolution. The question I have for the Revolution is: how could our rag-tag army triumph over King George's army. The question I have for the Civil War is: did the war officially start with the attack on Fort Sumter. Finally the questions I have for WWII are: In Operation Overlord, what role did the French play in their occupied country. and Where was Spain in the war; were they occupied or were they neutral like Ireland?

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  8. I'm mainly interested in the history of the United States presidents and World War II. I have a few questions. My first question is this: Which presidents made the most positive impact on the United States? What did those men do to improve our country? What presidents negatively impacted the United and States? My questions about the World Wars are this: Roughly estimated, how many people died in WWII? Who were some great leaders in this war?

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  9. When it comes to US history, and history in general, my mind mainly tends to focus on major wars and major leaders; be they enemies of the state or not. Provided I had influence on what I was taught in this class, I may want to talk more about said leaders like Stalin, or JFK. For example: what could have led them to become such a powerful person? Or maybe a look at a day in the life of what it was like to grow up in times of great war. Could there have been great influences of hate for our country that could lead them into such a life? Were our presidents always honest to us? Lastly, who had the best interest for the people of their country at heart?

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  10. The major events or happening in history that interest me the most would be the technological advances throughout the world's history and also the politics behind the worlds great leaders. How were the technological advances developed and were did they come from? How do leader's in general rise to power? And was being a leader what they really dreamed to be? Or does power just come to you?

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  11. The two topics that I am mainly interested in are how did all the different political parties become established, and who are the main allies of the United States today and if they have always been our allies. What ways do those allies benefit the United States today? And what are the steps in developing a successful political party?

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  12. I love learning about the Civil War and the events that led up to it. What really caused the North to break away from the South? Also, I want to learn about the Cold War from the American side of the war. How did we contribute to the rise of the Soviet Union, brinkmanship, etc? What resulted from this war and how did it impact today?
    Hannah Jordan, Block 2

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  13. In US history, the main topics that interest me are the technological advancements and the story of the uprising of these famous politicians. How did the ideas of famous engineers first come into their heads? What was their influence? As for the politicians, how did they start their road to being a leader? Or did they just run into this power without having to work a lot? If they had the choice, who would they want to be?

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  14. Im interested in the history of the United States presidents and American Revolution. My first question is this: Which presidents made the most positive impact on the United States? What did the presidents do to improve our country today? What presidents negatively impacted the United and States? My second question: What were the terms of Constitutional Act of 1791?

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  15. I am very interested in any battles and war. The most specific is World War 2. How did Adolf Hitler obtain such a power? What was it like for the people on front in battle and the workers behind the scene making the weapons?
    Another topic is Presidents and elections. It is very important to because because i live in this country and want to know in more depth about how it is run. What was it like back in the day for elections? What was the capitol like back then? Do they still have some of the same base rules and restrictions like today? The last topic I'm interested in is the aftermath of historical events. What happened good or bad that has made our country in what it is today?

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  16. I would like to learn more about multiple presidents. What affect did Woodrow Wilson have on the world after WWI? And how did Truman handle relations with the USSR after the death of FCR? How did Andrew Jackson affect how democracy works in the united states today?

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  17. I'm most interested in the history of how the united states became and what battles were fought to keep our lands. What were the natives really like, and not the Disney version.

    Hailey Preugschat block 2

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  18. I'm interested just how the U.S.A got out of the Great Depression. also just how did World War one effect america?

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  19. I am interested in the Great Depression: how did it happen? I am also interested in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln: what did he do wrong to cause a person to shoot him?

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  20. I am most interested in learning about the civil rights movement, including Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. Also, I would like to learn about the Industrial Revolution and how it changed America.

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  21. I'm interested in learning more about women's right to vote... who were the main contributors to that movement? Also I would like to learn more about presidents individually and specific things that they achieved while the were president... How specifically did people become the president in decades ago? I'm also interested in slavery in America and how slaves gained independence.

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  22. I'm interested in the civil rights movements, and the similarities/differences between Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. Also I'd like to learn about the causes and effects of the Great Depression.

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  23. I am very interested in the history of the presidents of the United States, specifically Abraham Lincoln. What specifically made him a target to be assassinated + what were his main goals in his presidency. I am also very interested in the civil rights movement and would like to learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. Who were some of his influences to take a stand and also who are some other people that played an important role in the civil rights movement?
    Lauren Faith
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  24. I am most interested in learning about the way in which our forefathers created this country, interested in learning about their ideas and visions and figuring out if we are on their path today. A side interest could really be anything relateing to the creation of the ideology American exceptionalism.

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  25. i am interested in the civil war and what led up to a war in which american citizens were led to fight against themselves to make it the bloodiest war in us history. i am also interested in how slavery was eradicated and the steady fight against racism.

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  26. I would like to learn more about World War 2 and the different societies and ethnic groups involved. There are two questions about World War 2 societies in particular that I would like to learn about in more depth. What choices and decisions do societies face in war? How did World War 2 affect American society?

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  27. I would like to learn more about the time periods before and after the Great Depression. Who was the president during this time and how did he contribute to the US during the Great Depression? I would also like to learn more about our Presidents. How were the Presdidents successful during their term and what differences did they make in our country?

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  28. I am most interested in learning about the women's suffrage movement at the turn of the 20th century. Also, I would like to learn about the development of western states during the middle of the 19th century. My two questions are; How long did the women's suffrage movement last? and; Did any other factors besides the gold rush in California draw settlers to "move west"?

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  29. I'm curious to learn about the wars that lead to our freedom as a single nation and what started them as well as the obstacles we had to overcome as a young, self-sufficient nation.

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  30. I am most interested in WWII, how did the lives of US citizens change? Along with WWII I would like to know more about the founders of this country, who was the most famous and why? Jansen Engelbrecht block 3

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  32. I'm fairly interested in learning about the Cold War. What were the events that led up to it, and the motives of the sides involved in the conflict? I'm also hoping to learn more about the Great Depression. My question being what long term effects did it cause on our people and nation?

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  33. I am interested in learning about the Iron curtain and how America dealt with it and WWII with the after war trials.

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  34. I'm interested in slavery, particularly the underground railroad, and who were some of the iconic leaders besides MLK in the movement towards abolishing slavery. Also, I'm interested in learning about women's rights, and who some of the leaders in that movement were.

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  35. I am interested in learning about the American Revolution and why they wrote the Declaration of Independence.

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  36. I am interested in civil war great depression ww2.

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  37. I am interested in learning about our history in this class including WWII, slavery issues in the early US ages, and especially the Civil War and it's battles. Also I look forward to the future Turn Up in this class with Mrs. Evans. I hope this works or I'm throwing this device across this room.

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  38. I am interested in the great depression and how the economy got so bad. I am also intetested in WW1 &WW2 because ive always been interested in these two wars and the history behind them

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  39. I am interested in learning more about early slavery issues and the Civil War

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  40. I am interested in the cause and effect of the Great Depression and World War 2.

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  41. I am interested in learning more about the writing of the constitution the revolutionary war and the abolishment of slavery

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  42. I am interested to learn about Americas involvement during the Cold war and some of the scientific advancement during this era.

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  43. World Wars and Vietnam war

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  44. What im interested in is the era of MLK Jr. and the Great Depression.

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  45. I would like to learn about World war 2
    if the Japanese were unfairly treated, why would some join the US army?
    and on the civil war
    did wars have rules like we have now?

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