Posted by Mr. O on 16th November 2009
Research the Stamp Act:
1. What was it?
2. Identify some of the things that were taxed
3. In your opinion, was the Stamp Act fair? Why or Why not?
4. Why would something like the Stamp Act enrage the colonists to the point of declaring independence.
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Posted by Mr. O on 12th November 2009
Using this link: Revolution
Answer the following questions:
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Posted by Mr. O on 4th November 2009
Using the following link: American Revolution,
8th graders you need to answer one of the following questions and then create a question about the American Revolution for your peers to answer:
1. What was 1 key event of the American Revolution and why was it important?
2. Choose a hero of the American Revolution and write which side he/she was a hero for and why they were a hero.
3. Write a short paragraph about what happened at one of the following battles: Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, Lexington and Concord, or Yorktown.
After student created questions are posted, you need to answer one in a reply.
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Posted by Mr. O on 27th October 2009
What do you think were the biggest differences between the New England colonies and the Southern colonies?
First one to comment gets extra credit!
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Posted by Mr. O on 21st October 2009
Briefly describe the difference between Puritans and Pilgrims.
First one to comment gets extra credit.
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Posted by Mr. O on 19th October 2009
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| Literature | “Song of Myself” (Poem) | Journal article about the poem’s historical importance |
| Psychology | Results of clinical trial to treat ADD by modifying diet | Book about ways to treat childhood ADD without drugs |
| Politics and Government | U.S. Census Statistics | Book about suburban population changes in U.S. |
| History | Recorded interview with Choctaw American Indian | Journal article about Native Americans who served in WWII |
| Social Science | Diary of Anne Frank | Book about diaries kept during the Holocaust |
| Art | Photographs by Diane Arbus | Magazine article about 20th century female photographers |
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Posted by Mr. O on 18th October 2009
This week we are going to analyze primary sources to determine what life was like in the colonies. Does anyone remember the difference between primary and secondary sources? If so, comment the difference for some extra credit.
Colonial Life
I also would like to work on “Jay Walking” so we can start filming people …
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Posted by Mr. O on 15th October 2009
Acing the quiz!!!
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Posted by Mr. O on 15th October 2009
Anglican Church
This Anglican Church is one of the oldest Anglican Churches in America, it’s over 300 years old! Which colony could this church be located in and why do you think the people who built this church came to America?
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