Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

So, you picked up a little slip hinting at what you should be writing down in your notes while I go through the lecture Atlantic Slave Trade Slides. (Perkins' classes had no projector this AM, so they went through them on their iPads).

We covered the African Slave Trade to the Americas.  Some things in history amaze, inspire, sadden, and/or embarrass me.  Slavery is one of the saddest, most ridiculous things that has existed throughout history (and even through today).  It goes against the basic concepts of economics (which is basically the study of choice and how resources are allocated), while also an ethical wrong.

But can we judge the past using today's standards?  That is always an interesting question.  So, use that, as well as your economic reasoning, to explore who or what deserves to be blamed for the horror of slavery, specifically forced African migration to the Americas.  Do we blame the suppliers of slave labor?  The users of slave labor?  What about the people who purchase items derived from slave labor?  What about the institutions (government and/or church) or the culture itself?

Explorer Presentations

You presented your mini-slide shows (2-minute maximum) in class today.  There might be a quiz on the explorers next week (matching of some sort), so I hope you showed respect by listening to your peers.  You can review the material in the shared folder for each class (2US     3US     6US).

You also picked up some sample WILs (link forthcoming).  These were all solid submissions during the first two weeks, from students with various skills, interests, and experiences.

OPVL

You picked up some handouts in class:

• Weekly WIL explanation (AGAIN)
• OPVL Document Analysis Defined
• OPVL Document Analysis Chart
• The American Idea, by Theodore White
• Pledge of Allegiance by Francis Bellamy (from history.org)

In class, weanalyzed the Pledge of Allegiance using the OPVL method and one side of the OPVL Analysis worksheet. I love introducing the Pledge before we establish our new nation because the Pledge is more than symbolic - it is a perfect example of how our nation has evolved and changed over time.  The USA of 2014 is VERY different from the USA of 1892 and 1776.

WIL 1.3 Individual or Group? (9-26-14)
What is more important/valuable - the individual or the group?

You should consider popular American ideals/values, as presented in the Declaration of Independence (specifically paragraph 2) by Thomas Jefferson, Theodore White's "The American Idea"  and the Pledge of Allegiance by Francis Bellamy.  Also consider your Explorer's project & presentation.

Explorer

We defined explorer, looking at what characteristics or traits are consistent within most explorers, as well as making sure to recognize that there were usually many other people who were involved but often unnamed.  It's kind of sad, really.

I showed you how to create a Google Presentation (Powerpoint Slides) and share it with me, Mrs. Karlsson, and within your group.  You placed into pairs and trios and assigned a specific explorer/conqueror.  For each explorer/conqueror, you must find and organize the following information in 2-3 slides or pictures:

1. Basic Information, including:
• FULL NAME
• Birth Date/city/nation
• Picture
2. Previous experience(s)
3. Nation for which he explored/conquered & purpose of journey
4. Map of journey
5. Difficulties encountered (& overcome): obstacles, dangers, etc.
6. Immediate result of journey:  How did the journey impact the world at that time?
7. Long-term result of journey:  How has the journey affected us today?
8. Source Citations:  You should copy the url (web) address from which you collected information, ideas, or images. This should be on a separate slide (2nd or 3rd).

You will present it to class on Friday, 9-26-14.

I have a Neil Armstrong sample that took me 5 minutes...it is rough, incomplete, and VERY basic.

2 US
Aaron, Amaree (Christopher Columbus)
August, Amira (Erik the Red & Leif Ericson)
Brian, Annalista (Ferdinand Magellan)
Camonie, Coral (Francisco Vazquez de Coronado)
Cole, Diana (Henry Hudson)
Cortez, Erika (Hernan Cortes & Francisco Pizarro)
Cristian, Falastin (Hernando de Soto)
Dallas, Josilyn (Jacques Cartier)
Darryl, Karina (John Cabot)
Eduardo ,Maricruz (Juan Ponce de Leon)
Hector, Marylyn (Rene-Robert Cavelier)
Ian, Monet (Samuel de Champlain)
Jonathan, Odalis, Kane (Sieur de La Salle)
Juan, Tai, Luqman (Vasco da Gama)
Marcelo, Mubarek (Vasco Nunez de Balboa)
Cardia, Manuel, William (Zhang He)

3 US
Andres, Alexis (Christopher Columbus)
Anthony, Andrea (Erik the Red & Leif Ericson)
Bastien, Danielle (Ferdinand Magellan)
Brandon, Evelin (Francisco Vazquez de Coronado)
Brian, Isaura (Henry Hudson)
Bryan, Jailene (Hernan Cortes & Francisco Pizarro)
Bukhari, Megan (Hernando de Soto)
Fabian, Rida (Jacques Cartier)
Jan, Sparkle (John Cabot)
Joan, Suzie (Juan Ponce de Leon)
Jose A, Tiffany (Rene-Robert Cavelier)
Jose T, Tyteeona (Samuel de Champlain)
Lauro, Lancelot (Sieur de La Salle)
Kadar, Luke, Nathaniel (Vasco da Gama)
Miguel, Peng, Safe (Vasco Nunez de Balboa)
Nolan, Otokani, Shemsedin (Zhang He)

6 US
Amelio, Cassie (Christopher Columbus)
Andy, Danna (Erik the Red & Leif Ericson)
Aron, Diamond (Ferdinand Magellan)
Corey, Drakeia (Francisco Vazquez de Coronado)
Dante, Shadia, Erick (Henry Hudson)
Dayton, Ines (Hernan Cortes & Francisco Pizarro)
Diego, Isabel (Hernando de Soto)
Griffin, Karla (Jacques Cartier)
Jacob, Maria (John Cabot)
Jose, Mayted (Juan Ponce de Leon)
Logan, Melissa, Shanni (Rene-Robert Cavelier)
Kyle, Ruby (Samuel de Champlain)
Lucy, Ananiah (Sieur de La Salle)
Mahad, Mykel, Davion (Vasco da Gama)
Martin, Romello, Najib (Zhang He)

Exam 1.1

You took your first exam in class today.  Anyone who has an excused absence has one week to make it up before or after school - you MUST let me know a day in advance!  Enjoy the beautiful weekend!

Exam 1.1 Preparation

We reviewed your American Colonies Chart - and I showed you how Google is truly your friend.  Click the first suggested page.  BOOM!  So, I hope you picked up some more on Mercantilism and how trade both helped & hurt the colonies and the mother country of England.  We are having study help after school today (Media Center) and before school tomorrow (337).  We will share a study guide with you. Please make sure you know the differences between the colonies (focusing on religion & trade), as well as material from chapter 1 (lessons 1-4) of the online textbook.

You actually have to work - read, learn, study, & know - in order to succeed in school.  It is not about showing up and earning credit for seat time.  It is about thinking, producing, and proving.  You should be devoting 30-60 minutes a week on each course, plus whatever else you need to do that was not finished during class time or regular assignments (like the WIL).  If you have difficulty reading, comprehending, or simply completing assignments, you will have to spend more time.  But that is what learning and working are all about - doing what is necessary to know and complete tasks.  Again, if you have questions, please see us before or after school - we'd LOVE to help you as you work to achieve success.

Recap & Extra Credit

We've gone through A LOT of different things and your first exam is this Friday.  Please read chapter 1, lessons 1-4 for this exam.  You should also check through everything we've done thus far (go through the posted Daily Agenda).  Since the blog was not up & running until last week, I have posted links to everything done in class before the blog.  Remember that you can use your notebooks during the mid-quarter exams!

Extra Credit 1.1 (Due Monday 9-22)
Draw your own political cartoon about the Colombian Exchange.  There are some examples here, but you cannot simply copy one.  The cartoons were collected in a "Was it Worth It?" book.


Previous Lessons:
Economics Key Terms (slides)
Mayan Math
Aztec Sacrifice/Mythology (Slides)
Colombian Exchange (Shmoop)
Guns, Germs, & Steel (PBS Companion Site)
Protestant Reformation - British Colonization of North America (slides)

Previous Handouts:
Econ Intro & Explorers (Review of Econ Key Terms)
Early Civilizations in the Americas Map
US Chapter 1, Lesson 1 Rdg
Mercantilism & Colonies
Mercantilism Policies

Watched:
500 Nations 01 Ancestors: Early Cultures of North America
Guns, Germs & Steel, Episode 2