Our year begins with a look at point of view as it relates to history. We will also review the first inhabitants of what became the United States.
Interpreting Hisotry - The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Video: The True Story fo the Three Little Pigs
Native American Life - Video Notes
Our first deep investigation is one that takes an event from 1492 and brings it directly into the lives of Americans today.
We will be investigating the idea of Columbus Day; how it began and why it is now a controversial holiday. One of the larger ideas is how and why our culture selects it's heros.
Columbus Questions and Written Response
-The standard way to demonstrate what you have learned is to answer the prompt in a formal written piece. However, if you wish to demonstrate what you learned in a different way, you may write up and submit a 3-5 sentence description of what you would like to do.
Use the sources below to learn about Christopher Columbus. Be sure to compare and contrast how he was portrayed in our textbook reading (Ch. 2.2 p. 37-40).
Required SOURCE 1. Ch. 2-2 Guided Reading - Textbook
Required Columbus Reconsidered PPT - Class
Required SOURCE 2. Why the US Celebrates Columbus Day - Vox Video
You must use a minimum of three of the sources below:
SOURCE 3. Challenging Columbus - Jr. Scholastic
SOURCE 4. Everything You Need to Know About Indigenous Peoples' Day - Article
SOURCE 5. Why the Columbus Day Controversey - History.com
SOURCE 6. Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day? - NPR Story and Podcast
- In the article, also listen to the Words You'll Hear: Indigenous Peoples Day segment.
SOURCE 7. Christopher Columbus - History.com