For homework this week you will write a diary entry pretending you are a person moving west in 1850.
Your diary entry will be 2 paragraphs long. The first paragraph will explain at least two reasons that you are moving west.
The second paragraph will tell what territory you are heading for and why.
Please see Mrs. Patterson with any questions. This homework will be due Wednesday, March 2.
History blog for Mrs. Patterson's 8th grade classes.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Resources for Manifest Destiny Project
These are internet sources that I hope you will use if you decide to do internet research. Please do NOT turn in an assignment with "google" or "bing", etc. as a "source". I want to make sure you are finding accurate information.
History of Florida
http://www.flheritage.com/facts/history/summary/
http://www.floridamemory.com/FloridaHighlights/
Seminole Indians
http://www.semtribe.com/History/
http://www.flheritage.com/facts/history/seminole/
http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/
Louisiana Purchase:
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/5040/preview/
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Louisiana.html
http://www.lib.lsu.edu/special/purchase/history.html#outline4
http://www.umsl.edu/~loupurch/history.html
History of Texas:
http://www.texasalmanac.com/topics/history
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/#history
http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/
Sam Houston portraits:
http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth30051/
http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth31187/
Oregon Pioneers:
http://www.marionhistory.org/
http://www.marionhistory.org/index.php?n=Biographies.Biographies
Historic Photos of early Salem
(also check out the "timeline search":
http://www.salemhistory.net
World Book Online
http://www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/home?gr=Welcome+Salem-Keizer+Ps+Warehouse%2FRcvg
History of Florida
http://www.flheritage.com/facts/history/summary/
http://www.floridamemory.com/FloridaHighlights/
Seminole Indians
http://www.semtribe.com/History/
http://www.flheritage.com/facts/history/seminole/
http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/
Louisiana Purchase:
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/5040/preview/
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Louisiana.html
http://www.lib.lsu.edu/special/purchase/history.html#outline4
http://www.umsl.edu/~loupurch/history.html
History of Texas:
http://www.texasalmanac.com/topics/history
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/#history
http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/
Sam Houston portraits:
http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth30051/
http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth31187/
Oregon Pioneers:
http://www.marionhistory.org/
http://www.marionhistory.org/index.php?n=Biographies.Biographies
Historic Photos of early Salem
(also check out the "timeline search":
http://www.salemhistory.net
World Book Online
http://www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/home?gr=Welcome+Salem-Keizer+Ps+Warehouse%2FRcvg
Friday, February 18, 2011
Manifest Destiny -- Projects
Manifest Destiny Activities – DUE FEBRUARY 25, 2011
“C” Activity
In order to get at least a “C,” you must complete the following activity:
1. Create a map of the United States that shows the regions we will study in Chapter fifteen. Your map must include:
All regions that were acquired by the United States in Chapter 15 (Texas, Florida, Oregon Territory, the Louisiana Purchase and the California/New Mexico Territory) – clearly labeled.
All states that existed (on the east coast) in 1803, labeled.
At least five landforms (ocean, rivers, mountains, lakes) within the United States, clearly marked.
Resources of each region, labeled with a key.
(SEE pages 498-499 for a physical map of America; Page 36 for a map of NATURAL RESOURCES)
“B” Activities
In order to get at least a “B,” you must complete the “C” activity and ONE of the following activities:
1. Create a Powerpoint that describes one of the territories described in Chapter 15 (Texas, California/New Mexico, Oregon, Louisiana Purchase, Florida). Your Powerpoint MUST include the following:
Reasons why this territory should become part of the United States.
Reasons why this territory should NOT become part of the United States.
Resources the territory has to offer the United States.
At least THREE sources, cited properly.
A title slide, a citation slide, at least FIVE slides of information, and at least two relevant pictures/maps.
2. Write an essay on why the Louisiana Purchase could be considered the “greatest land deal in history.” (Described on page 199 of the text book.) Your essay must:
Be two pages, double-spaced.
Include at least THREE quotes from TWO different sources, AND a “works cited” page.
3. Create a new, completely different flag for the state of Texas (first, see their original flag on page 203 in the text book.) Your flag must incorporate at least THREE colors, at least FIVE symbols, and show (either with words or pictures) at least TWO of the following:
Representation of Sam Houston or Moses Austin.
How Texas won its independence.
Something appealing to the United States.
4. Create a diary entry on “Oregon Fever,” pretending as though you are considering moving to the Oregon Territory (described on pages 204-205 in the text book). Your entry will describe why Oregon was so appealing to settlers. Your essay must:
Be two pages, double-spaced.
Include at least TWO quotes from TWO different sources, AND a “works cited” page.
“A” Activities
In order to get at least an “A,” you must complete ONE of the “C” activities, ONE of the “B” activities, and ONE of the following activities:
1. Write an essay comparing and contrasting the ways Louisiana and Florida were acquired by the United States. Your essay must:
Be at least THREE pages long, double spaced.
Contain at least FIVE quotes from your sources.
Use at least THREE sources.
Have a “works cited” page.
2. Create a presentation on the Seminole Indians. Describe their communities – how they lived in the 1700 – 1800’s. Some ideas to consider are: What did they farm? Who were their leaders? Were there any notable members of the Seminole Tribe? Describe them. What was their language? How were escaped slaves involved in the tribe? Your presentation can be either a Powerpoint, or see Mrs. Patterson if you have another idea. You must:
Present at least FIVE ideas you discover.
Use at least THREE sources.
Have a “works cited” page.
“C” Activity
In order to get at least a “C,” you must complete the following activity:
1. Create a map of the United States that shows the regions we will study in Chapter fifteen. Your map must include:
All regions that were acquired by the United States in Chapter 15 (Texas, Florida, Oregon Territory, the Louisiana Purchase and the California/New Mexico Territory) – clearly labeled.
All states that existed (on the east coast) in 1803, labeled.
At least five landforms (ocean, rivers, mountains, lakes) within the United States, clearly marked.
Resources of each region, labeled with a key.
(SEE pages 498-499 for a physical map of America; Page 36 for a map of NATURAL RESOURCES)
“B” Activities
In order to get at least a “B,” you must complete the “C” activity and ONE of the following activities:
1. Create a Powerpoint that describes one of the territories described in Chapter 15 (Texas, California/New Mexico, Oregon, Louisiana Purchase, Florida). Your Powerpoint MUST include the following:
Reasons why this territory should become part of the United States.
Reasons why this territory should NOT become part of the United States.
Resources the territory has to offer the United States.
At least THREE sources, cited properly.
A title slide, a citation slide, at least FIVE slides of information, and at least two relevant pictures/maps.
2. Write an essay on why the Louisiana Purchase could be considered the “greatest land deal in history.” (Described on page 199 of the text book.) Your essay must:
Be two pages, double-spaced.
Include at least THREE quotes from TWO different sources, AND a “works cited” page.
3. Create a new, completely different flag for the state of Texas (first, see their original flag on page 203 in the text book.) Your flag must incorporate at least THREE colors, at least FIVE symbols, and show (either with words or pictures) at least TWO of the following:
Representation of Sam Houston or Moses Austin.
How Texas won its independence.
Something appealing to the United States.
4. Create a diary entry on “Oregon Fever,” pretending as though you are considering moving to the Oregon Territory (described on pages 204-205 in the text book). Your entry will describe why Oregon was so appealing to settlers. Your essay must:
Be two pages, double-spaced.
Include at least TWO quotes from TWO different sources, AND a “works cited” page.
“A” Activities
In order to get at least an “A,” you must complete ONE of the “C” activities, ONE of the “B” activities, and ONE of the following activities:
1. Write an essay comparing and contrasting the ways Louisiana and Florida were acquired by the United States. Your essay must:
Be at least THREE pages long, double spaced.
Contain at least FIVE quotes from your sources.
Use at least THREE sources.
Have a “works cited” page.
2. Create a presentation on the Seminole Indians. Describe their communities – how they lived in the 1700 – 1800’s. Some ideas to consider are: What did they farm? Who were their leaders? Were there any notable members of the Seminole Tribe? Describe them. What was their language? How were escaped slaves involved in the tribe? Your presentation can be either a Powerpoint, or see Mrs. Patterson if you have another idea. You must:
Present at least FIVE ideas you discover.
Use at least THREE sources.
Have a “works cited” page.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Feb 16 Homework Assignment
Homework: Manifest Destiny
The United States has not accepted a new state since 1960, the year Mr. Rideout was born. Imagine you represent the people of a territory that wants to become the next state of the United States of America.
Write up an explanation of why your territory (area) wants to become the next state (first paragraph), as well as where your territory is and what you have to offer your new country (second paragraph).
The United States has not accepted a new state since 1960, the year Mr. Rideout was born. Imagine you represent the people of a territory that wants to become the next state of the United States of America.
Write up an explanation of why your territory (area) wants to become the next state (first paragraph), as well as where your territory is and what you have to offer your new country (second paragraph).
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Andrew Jackson websites
Here are some really good online resources for your project. Please go to these websites rather than randomly Googling information. One of the most important things to remember about online research is -- IT IS VERY HARD TO TELL WHAT IS ACCURATE! It is very important to get your information from reliable sources.
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson/
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/andrewjackson
http://millercenter.org/president/jackson
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson/
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/andrewjackson
http://millercenter.org/president/jackson
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
How to cite sources
Here is an example of how to cite your history book as a source:
Hart, Diane. History Alive! The United States through Industrialism. Palo Alto, CA: Teachers’ Curriculum Instutite, 2005.
You will probably be using your textbook as a source for most of your classroom projects. Books, magazines, and the internet are all listed different ways. The way you list your sources in a project like this is called "citing your sources." When a teacher asks you to "cite your sources", they are asking you to make a list of everywhere you got your information. Below is some information that can help you list other types of sources.
Your "works cited page" (list of sources) might look something like this:
http://secondary.oslis.org/orig-steps/resources/cm/mlacitationss?plone_skin=OSLIS+Secondary+Theme
Works Cited:
Boritt, Gabor S. "Civil War." World Book Online. 10 September 1999.
.
Eiselen, Malcolm R. "Franklin, Benjamin." The World Book Encyclopedia. 1999.
Hart, Diane. History Alive! The United States through Industrialism. Palo Alto, CA: Teachers’ Curriculum Instutite, 2005.
You can find more information about how to create a works cited page in the Assignments folder.
Here is a link that can help you cite your sources correctly:
http://secondary.oslis.org/orig-steps/resources/cm/mlacitationss?plone_skin=OSLIS+Secondary+Theme
Hart, Diane. History Alive! The United States through Industrialism. Palo Alto, CA: Teachers’ Curriculum Instutite, 2005.
You will probably be using your textbook as a source for most of your classroom projects. Books, magazines, and the internet are all listed different ways. The way you list your sources in a project like this is called "citing your sources." When a teacher asks you to "cite your sources", they are asking you to make a list of everywhere you got your information. Below is some information that can help you list other types of sources.
Your "works cited page" (list of sources) might look something like this:
http://secondary.oslis.org/orig-steps/resources/cm/mlacitationss?plone_skin=OSLIS+Secondary+Theme
Works Cited:
Boritt, Gabor S. "Civil War." World Book Online. 10 September 1999.
Eiselen, Malcolm R. "Franklin, Benjamin." The World Book Encyclopedia. 1999.
Hart, Diane. History Alive! The United States through Industrialism. Palo Alto, CA: Teachers’ Curriculum Instutite, 2005.
You can find more information about how to create a works cited page in the Assignments folder.
Here is a link that can help you cite your sources correctly:
http://secondary.oslis.org/orig-steps/resources/cm/mlacitationss?plone_skin=OSLIS+Secondary+Theme
Monday, February 7, 2011
Chapter 14: Andrew Jackson
We will be learning about President Andrew Jackson and what made him both a great President and a ruthless individual.
You have the choice to either work with a partner or alone to do one of the following projects:
1. A Powerpoint (presented to the class) on why you think Andrew Jackson was either a national hero or a historical embarrassment.
-- Your powerpoint must include:
-- A title slide
-- A slide at the end showing your sources
-- At least five other slides showing facts from at least three different sources
Here is the Powerpoint rubric:
2. A debate with another team. Your argument will either endorse (support) Andrew Jackson or argue against his actions as President.
-- Your debate must include:
-- At least three supporting points
-- Must be ready for rebuttals
Here is the debate rubric:
3. Either a Wanted Poster OR a press release (newspaper article) for Andrew Jackson's Hero of the Century Award. (Total possible points for this choice: 3/4 = B) Your poster needs to have at least five facts. You can work with a partner to do research, but you need to create your own poster/press release.
Here is the rubric for the Wanted Poser/Press Release:
Each project must use a minimum of three different sources and they must be documented. See the next blog post for information on citing sources.
You have the choice to either work with a partner or alone to do one of the following projects:
1. A Powerpoint (presented to the class) on why you think Andrew Jackson was either a national hero or a historical embarrassment.
-- Your powerpoint must include:
-- A title slide
-- A slide at the end showing your sources
-- At least five other slides showing facts from at least three different sources
Here is the Powerpoint rubric:
2. A debate with another team. Your argument will either endorse (support) Andrew Jackson or argue against his actions as President.
-- Your debate must include:
-- At least three supporting points
-- Must be ready for rebuttals
Here is the debate rubric:
3. Either a Wanted Poster OR a press release (newspaper article) for Andrew Jackson's Hero of the Century Award. (Total possible points for this choice: 3/4 = B) Your poster needs to have at least five facts. You can work with a partner to do research, but you need to create your own poster/press release.
Here is the rubric for the Wanted Poser/Press Release:
Each project must use a minimum of three different sources and they must be documented. See the next blog post for information on citing sources.
History games
Andrew Jackson Jeopardy:
http://jeopardylabs.com/play/the-age-of-andrew-jackson
http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/games/game3/
http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/games/game2/game2.html
http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/games/game1/game1.html
http://jeopardylabs.com/play/the-age-of-andrew-jackson
http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/games/game3/
http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/games/game2/game2.html
http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/games/game1/game1.html
Thursday, February 3, 2011
T-Shirt activity and grading rubric
You will be creating a T-shirt that you believe would appeal to many people in America.
(You can click on the rubric to make it bigger)
1. Must have LEGIBLE words and/or recognizable American symbols (USA, America, US Flag.)
2. Represent a large portion of US population (either for or against? American values, policies, feelings, etc.)
3. Uses color/creativity/images to express an opinion.
4. Use a rough draft, final copy quality product.
You can double click this picture here:
Then print. Or find the T-shirt in Mr. Rideout's assignments folder.
(You can click on the rubric to make it bigger)
1. Must have LEGIBLE words and/or recognizable American symbols (USA, America, US Flag.)
2. Represent a large portion of US population (either for or against? American values, policies, feelings, etc.)
3. Uses color/creativity/images to express an opinion.
4. Use a rough draft, final copy quality product.
You can double click this picture here:
Then print. Or find the T-shirt in Mr. Rideout's assignments folder.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Directions for the collage project
What does living in America mean to you?
Please use:
-At least three phrases AND
-At least three individual words AND
-At least ten images
to create your collage. We will have class time on Wednesday and Thursday to work on this project.
You can use magazine scraps, drawings, words, or a combination, as long as you include all sections.
If you have questions, please see Mr. Rideout or Mrs. Patterson's examples. Everyone's collages will look different! This project is about showing us what living in America means to YOU. Not everyone will feel the same way.
Please use:
-At least three phrases AND
-At least three individual words AND
-At least ten images
to create your collage. We will have class time on Wednesday and Thursday to work on this project.
You can use magazine scraps, drawings, words, or a combination, as long as you include all sections.
If you have questions, please see Mr. Rideout or Mrs. Patterson's examples. Everyone's collages will look different! This project is about showing us what living in America means to YOU. Not everyone will feel the same way.
