What a rewarding start of our year. Thank you all for your participation. This year is looking to be a great one, where we all will get to learn and grow together.
One large item we addressed this week was the presentation schedule. Below it is listed per student.
Zachary -
- Week 3: French & Indian War
- Week 13: Role of spies in the Revolution
Eliana -
- Week 6: Lexington & Concord
- Week 11: Minutemen & the Militia
Tillie -
- Week 5: Boston Tea Party & Sons of Liberty
- Week 13: Fashion of Colonial Days
Ethan -
- Week 7: Life as a Soldier in the Continental Army
- Week 10: Role of the Navy in the Revolutionary War
Micah -
- Week 8: Life as a Prisoner & Prisons
- Week 10: Weaponry of the Revolutionary War & Battle Tactics of the Time
Hannah -
- Week 4: Boston Massacre
- Week 9: Educational Background of the Founders
Gabe -
- Week 7: Hospitals & Doctors in the war
- Week 8: Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox
Emma -
- Week 9: Betsy Ross & the first flag
- Week 12: Famous Women of the war
Zane -
- Week 3: Life as a Puritan/Salem witch trials
- Week 4: King George III
Isaac-
- Week 5: Acts of Parliament and the King
- Week 11: Roles of Tories, Loyalists, Hessians and Red Coats in the war
YOU are HIGHLY encouraged to not PROCRASTINATE on the creation of your presentations. Remember you are able to use all means for your presentation. If you would like to just make a poster, by all means. If you are inspired to bring a related treat for the class, again by all means. You hold the key to present your topics by the means you feel necessary. Get creative! Have Fun! And DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!
This week you have your first opinion paper this week. The topic is: What is your responsibility to America and Freedom?
Remember to write this opinion paper based on your skill set. If your family has an academic standard for you personally, you are highly encourage to reach that as well. We want to hear your own personal thoughts and ideas in your opinion papers and we are also here to encourage your growth in writing.
Mrs. Hellyer did a wonderful job giving us some helpful tips for taking notes while we have our lectures happening. Do not forget to look over the sheet when taking notes to help you in your note taking journey. She also jumped us off to a great start with our class lectures, this week she focused on: America Being Our Land. This led to a great discussion within the class. I did find one piece to hold the most value in my heart personally and that was of her discussing John Adams and his sacrifices. Below is the video (from the HBO's John Adams) of one of my favorite quotes from him. Thank you Mrs. Hellyer for the awesome Lecture Kick off.
This week PLEASE arrive on time and prepared for class. We have a simulation! This simulation requires your participation but the reward is your KEY! I am looking forward to this week, it should be much fun and so informational.
If anyone has any questions or concerns, remember you can always reach us.
Thank you,
Teacher Amber & Teacher Carrie
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