January 25, 2013, January 28, 2013, January 29, 2013, and January 30, 2013
On the 25th, we took a lot of notes on the assassination of Lincoln. It was kind of ironic because if he hadn't been assassinated, it probably would've benefited the south more. We also listened to some epic music dedicated to him. I thought that it was cool and had some really nice dynamics.
On the 28th, we went to the library and worked on the computers. We looked at a specific state in the south and tried coming up with ideas of what southerners might think and/or want after loosing the Civil War. It was interesting trying to think like that because I've grown up in a completely different time with completely different ideas. We also looked at a political cartoon that brought up the KKK and filled out worksheets for these activities.
On the 29th, we learned about the 14th Ammendment. We filled out a worksheet, discussed it, watched a short video clip, and made magazine covers about what the latest news could've been after it was passed. Then we presented and left.
On the 30th, we looked at Lincoln's, Johnson's, and the radical's ideas for reconstruction after the Civil War. Each had different ideas for punishing the south while still bringing it back into the country. We also thought of what our own ideas would have been had we made the decisions. Then we colored a map that showed how the radical's would have divided the south.
Well, until next time!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Post About Classwork (Every Two Cycle Days)
January 22, 2013 and January 23, 2013
On the 22nd, we did a ton of worksheets and discussions. I started off with reading about Charles Sumner and then moved on to U.S. grant. Then we all moved on to reading about Jefferson Davis and what happened with the Confederates after the war ended but didn't finish so it was assigned for homework along with another worksheet.
On the 23rd, we talked a lot about what each side wanted and what the outcome really was (based on the Jefferson Davis worksheet). We spent most of our class on that before moving on to President Lincoln's second Inaugural Address.It was interesting seeing what he had to say after he had been president for four years already.
Winnie the Pooh Assignment:
Expectations:
I've never seen the (or if I have I was too young to remember) but judging by this list, I think that I'd be Roo because I think I'm kind of simple-minded and good-natured and bouncy.
Results:
You are Winnie the Pooh. Oh, bother. You are sweet, simple, and popular for your honesty and goodwill. Though you may be the biggest personality in the woods, you sometimes need the help of others in the brains department!
Well, I'm happy with who I am and I think they are both pretty similar. I don't think much went wrong. Still pretty simple-minded and happy and whatnot. The only reason I think I would not get a character like this is if I happen to be in an awful mood which will happen every couple of months or so. I am decently pessimistic but I guess I balance myself out. Here's a picture of my actual chart. Agree or disagree if you feel like it but I'm pretty happy with my results!
Until next time!
On the 22nd, we did a ton of worksheets and discussions. I started off with reading about Charles Sumner and then moved on to U.S. grant. Then we all moved on to reading about Jefferson Davis and what happened with the Confederates after the war ended but didn't finish so it was assigned for homework along with another worksheet.
On the 23rd, we talked a lot about what each side wanted and what the outcome really was (based on the Jefferson Davis worksheet). We spent most of our class on that before moving on to President Lincoln's second Inaugural Address.It was interesting seeing what he had to say after he had been president for four years already.
Winnie the Pooh Assignment:
Expectations:
I've never seen the (or if I have I was too young to remember) but judging by this list, I think that I'd be Roo because I think I'm kind of simple-minded and good-natured and bouncy.Results:
You are Winnie the Pooh. Oh, bother. You are sweet, simple, and popular for your honesty and goodwill. Though you may be the biggest personality in the woods, you sometimes need the help of others in the brains department!
Well, I'm happy with who I am and I think they are both pretty similar. I don't think much went wrong. Still pretty simple-minded and happy and whatnot. The only reason I think I would not get a character like this is if I happen to be in an awful mood which will happen every couple of months or so. I am decently pessimistic but I guess I balance myself out. Here's a picture of my actual chart. Agree or disagree if you feel like it but I'm pretty happy with my results!
Until next time!
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Post on the Last Few Classes and the Upcoming Week
January 10, 2013
We presented our projects in the morning (down at the library). And then had our actual class period to study for midterms and talk with people to answer our questions.
January 11, 2013
We had the period to study again.
January 14, 2013
Day 7 so G period dropped.
January 15, 2013
Took A period midterm and asked questions about our upcoming one in class.
January 16, 2013
E period and C period midterms.
January 17, 2013
B period and D period midterms.
January 18, 2013
F period and G period midterms. (G period is when I'll be taking the midterm.)
Sorry these are just quick little blurbs but because I am trying to use all the time I can to study for midterms, this is all you are getting.
Until next time!
We presented our projects in the morning (down at the library). And then had our actual class period to study for midterms and talk with people to answer our questions.
January 11, 2013
We had the period to study again.
January 14, 2013
Day 7 so G period dropped.
January 15, 2013
Took A period midterm and asked questions about our upcoming one in class.
January 16, 2013
E period and C period midterms.
January 17, 2013
B period and D period midterms.
January 18, 2013
F period and G period midterms. (G period is when I'll be taking the midterm.)
Sorry these are just quick little blurbs but because I am trying to use all the time I can to study for midterms, this is all you are getting.
Until next time!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Post About Classwork (Every Two Cycle Days)
January 8, 2013 and January 9, 2013
On the 8th, we took notes the end of the American Civil War. We talked about how much the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg affected the outcome of the war and that they really were the turning point. After those two battles, everything went downhill for the Confederates and I mean in a landslide. Lee was quickly forced to abandon Petersburg and try to join up with other forces but eventually he just surrendered to U. S. Grant because the Confederates simply couldn't continue. The two opposing sides met at Appomattox Court House, VA to discuss the Confederate terms of surrender. The United States was whole once again.
On the 9th, we took our Civil War test.
Until next time!
On the 8th, we took notes the end of the American Civil War. We talked about how much the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg affected the outcome of the war and that they really were the turning point. After those two battles, everything went downhill for the Confederates and I mean in a landslide. Lee was quickly forced to abandon Petersburg and try to join up with other forces but eventually he just surrendered to U. S. Grant because the Confederates simply couldn't continue. The two opposing sides met at Appomattox Court House, VA to discuss the Confederate terms of surrender. The United States was whole once again.
On the 9th, we took our Civil War test.
Until next time!
Monday, January 7, 2013
Post About Classwork (Every Two Cycle Days)
January 4, 2013 and January 7, 2013
On the 4th, We walked into class to another giant picture on the board. We learned about the 54th regiment by first filling out a worksheet about the giant sculpture in Boston (which was the picture on the board) and then just class discussion. We also took notes form a PowerPoint and Watched a clip from "Glory."
On the 5th, we took a lot of notes on Sherman's army. We learned about how he basically decided that he wanted the south to be punished to the point where nobody would ever even think about seceding again. He took on the Scorched Earth Policy and his army even gained the unique nickname of Sherman's Neckties (because they bent bent and destroyed railways beyond repair as they traveled along). We also watched a short video and took our memorization quiz (on the Emancipation Proclamation).
Guess who!
Until next time!
On the 4th, We walked into class to another giant picture on the board. We learned about the 54th regiment by first filling out a worksheet about the giant sculpture in Boston (which was the picture on the board) and then just class discussion. We also took notes form a PowerPoint and Watched a clip from "Glory."
On the 5th, we took a lot of notes on Sherman's army. We learned about how he basically decided that he wanted the south to be punished to the point where nobody would ever even think about seceding again. He took on the Scorched Earth Policy and his army even gained the unique nickname of Sherman's Neckties (because they bent bent and destroyed railways beyond repair as they traveled along). We also watched a short video and took our memorization quiz (on the Emancipation Proclamation).
Guess who!
Until next time!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Post About Classwork (Every Two Cycle Days)
December 21, 2012 and January 2, 2013
So... it has been a while but I will try to remember what we did way back before vacation started. Oh yes. On the 21st we watched a video. (I remember because I had to leave early to set up my trombone.) We watched part of a movie on the Civil War. It was interesting because it depicted both sides very closely that way you could see what each side was really fighting for. I liked being able to see how each side justified themselves.
On the 2nd, we walked in to a giant picture on the board. We ended up finding out if that it was the 100th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. The picture showed people waiting to see the document itself. We read about it and watched a short clip also. Then we filled out a worksheet to get our brains going and sparked a discussion on it. We talked about what it said very specifically but also whether or not it was effective at all. We reached a lot of different conclusions and it got all of us thinking again (School Mode: On.
Until next time!
So... it has been a while but I will try to remember what we did way back before vacation started. Oh yes. On the 21st we watched a video. (I remember because I had to leave early to set up my trombone.) We watched part of a movie on the Civil War. It was interesting because it depicted both sides very closely that way you could see what each side was really fighting for. I liked being able to see how each side justified themselves.
On the 2nd, we walked in to a giant picture on the board. We ended up finding out if that it was the 100th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. The picture showed people waiting to see the document itself. We read about it and watched a short clip also. Then we filled out a worksheet to get our brains going and sparked a discussion on it. We talked about what it said very specifically but also whether or not it was effective at all. We reached a lot of different conclusions and it got all of us thinking again (School Mode: On.
Until next time!
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