Online Learning Guide: Video, Document, & Photo Reflection...

Take a look at these self-assessment and reflection questions: 

Self-Assessment

Check Your Understanding §  What questions did the photographs, videos, and readings raise in your mind? §  Where could you find the answers to these questions? §  What can we learn about this time period in history from what we have seen and read? §  I used to think, but now I know…

After you have read through the questions scroll down and find some of the links pertaining to slavery.  As you view and analyze these sites think about the feeling and reactions they stir in you.  Write down those thoughts and feelings.  If you feel so inclined, feel free to post a comment as well.  PLEASE ANSWER ALL 4 OF THE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS.   

Slavery and Civil Rights:

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/civilrights/

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgovernmentandlaw/billofrights/

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/slavery/

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/undergroundrailroad/

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/brownvsboardofeducationoftopeka/

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/jackierobinson/

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/martinlutherkingjr/

CIVIL WAR:

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/civilwarcauses/

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/freemovies/civilwar/

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/abrahamlincoln/

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/frederickdouglass/

YOU TUBE

http://youtu.be/YPXHrMDvBm0

http://youtu.be/Jc1RbUxQv4E

 

Underground Railroad Interactive Map

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g5s_u6/index.html

Underground Railroad Map and Information

http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/routes.htm

Slavery in America maps

http://www.slaveryinamerica.org/geography/ugrr_1860.htm

Scholastic Interactive Underground Railroad Website

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/index.htm

National Geographic Underground Railroad

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/railroad/

From the cluttered mind of C,

Teacher School District of Waukesha

Waukesha STEM Academy

8th Grade Historical Literacy

Horsemanship: the journey continues...

Hey cowpokes!!

This is my Lady.

      The horse is rich in lore and mythology.  The 
Norse god Odin rode upon an eight-legged steed named Sleipnir.  Horses have been revered as symbols of freedom- oftentimes without the proper restraints.  It is associated with both burial rites and birth-with individuals riding into and out of this world. 

      Horse people in Chinese astrology are friendly and adventurous, and they can be very emotional.  In Greek Mythology, the chariot of Apollo, the sun god, is pulled by stallions, as is the chariot of Surya in the Hindu tradition.   

Lady girl and I have spent
 a few years together.

No one single animal has contributed more to the spread of civilization than the horse.  Before the horse’s domestication the distance between people and societies was great, and there was little interaction.  The horse served humanity in travel, in war, in agriculture, and in most other major areas of life.  ITS ENERGY IS EXPANSIVE. 

The symbolism of the horse is complex.  It can represent MOVEMENT & TRAVEL.  More than one historical legend speaks of the CLAIRVOYENCE of horses and their ability to recognize those involved in magic.  They are symbols that can express the magical side of humans.   

That there horse looks
perty in a saddle!

HORSE BRINGS WITH IT NEW JOURNEYS.  IT WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO RIDE INTO NEW DIRECTIONS TO AWAKEN AND DISCOVER YOUR OWN FREEDOM AND POWER.   

Horse fact #2: Horses are "PREY" animals.  This means that they are the food of predators. 

This, taken from Animal Speak by Ted Andrews

This day, June 21, 2011 in Kiel, WI

Home of my first horse experiences.

Horsemanship: when horses attack...

To those that care to listen,

      It is midday of day 2 here on Golden Bear Farm where I have decided to take a break in order to think and reflect.  Day 1 and Day 2 brought a lot so far.  Normally when I visit here, Lady is the horse that gets my attention.  However, I have decided to take on a new horse to focus my attention and affection.  The horse's name is Bo.  Here are a few pictures I took while he was attacking me.  He wasn't really attacking me; I'm just trying to see if you are paying attention. 

      I have learned a lot in the short period of time I have spent up here so far.  There are many things to keep in mind when you are training a horse.  In all actuality "training" a horse is nothing more than CREATING A RELATIONSHIP with a horse.  
      In order to start a conversation with a horse a human takes time understanding horse psychology and horse language.  I'll get into horse psychology another time if anyone is interested, but for now let me say that horse language is made up of 7 GAMES. 
1. The Friendly Game      2. The Porcupine Game
3. The Driving Game       4. The Yo-Yo Game
5. The Circle Game         6. The Sideways Game
7. The Squeeze Game

These games are the games horses play with each other when they are out in the middle of a pasture grazing or in the wild on the open plains.  If a human can understand the language and speak it back to a horse a LINE OF COMMUNICATION can be opened.  Then, let the fun begin!

Random horse fact #1:  Horses have BILATERAL VISION.  For those of you who would like more details on bilateral vision send me a comment.    

I hope you all enjoy reading this.  More to come.  I CAN'T STOP LEARNING!!

Yours truly,
C
P.S. We shall not cease from exploration and, the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.  -T.S. Eliot

Grayson, Lola, and Bridget...

Hey gang!

      I love to see all these comments even though the summer is well underway.  Keep up the comments so we all may keep in touch.  Since so many of you have expressed interest in continuing the blog, I am working on a new post that will be found here this evening.  As of now, I am up here on Golden Bear Farm with my friends Steve and Marie Deibele.  Today is day 2 of horse training.  More to follow...

Yours Truly,

C

P.S. I hear and I forget.

I see and I remember.

I do and I understand.

Do your best and forget the rest.  

From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher

School District of Waukesha

Waukesha STEM Academy

STEREOTYPING...

Some of you have expressed continued interest and confusion about stereotyping.  Here is a short clip that may help you make connections and build understanding.  After watching this, think about how this applies to your moment in history. 

http://youtu.be/_hJFi7SRH7Q

This should be able to help you with #4 as well. 

From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher

School District of Waukesha

Waukesha STEM Academy

Friday... High Five!!

Dear Cool Classes,

      Today is Friday, May 27, 2011.  I will be out this morning until 12:00.  This afternoon we have a field trip to the YMCA.  This kind of makes me want to start singing The Village People...   Anyways, here is your schedule for the day.

9:35-10:15 ROTATION 1
10:15-10:55 ROTATION 2
10:55-11:35 ROTATION 3
11:40-12:20 LUNCH 

      During your rotations today you are responsible to do any one of these things: 1. Finish your Embedded Inquiry Guides  2. Work on your Glogs  3. FINISH YOUR TIMELINES FROM MISS CASSIER & MR. S  The books for your inquiries can be found in the lounge.  They are in the same place we kept our book club books.   

http://www.brainpop.com/english/studyandreadingskills/internetsearch/

      Check out this Brainpop on Internet Searches if you want to.  It may help some of you find things you are looking for.  Use this time to work and think.  Have fun thinking.

From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher

School District of Waukesha

Waukesha STEM Academy

Bias...

Hey there Hilarious Historians,

      Today is Thursday, May 26, 2011.  If you look at your embedded scoring guides for your inquiries, number four asks you about bias, prejudice, race, stereotyping, and ethnic origin.  Here is what dictionary.com had to say about BIAS...

      -to cause favoritism in (a person); influence, especially unfairly
     - mental tendency or inclination, esp an irrational preference or prejudice

http://youtu.be/bCJe42LGnB4 

(This is a link might help you understand bias a little bit.)

Your task for #4 is to find an example of bias, prejudice, stereotyping, race, and ethnic origin within SLAVERY, WWII, or THE CIVIL WAR. 

Check out what dictionary.com had to say about PREJUDICE...

1. an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.

2. any preconceived opinion or feeling, either favorable or unfavorable.

3. unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, especially of a hostile, regarding a racial, religious, or national group.

From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher

School District of Waukesha

Waukesha STEM Academy

http://lchristi.edu.glogster.com/cs-glog/


From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher School District of Waukesha Waukesha STEM Academy

The Art of the Mosey...

When Planning Intrudes on THE RELATIONSHIP...

      It may be time to mosey. 
http://www.parellinaturalhorsetraining.com/when-planning-intrudes-on-the-horse-relationship/?utm_source=Parelli+Natural+Horsemanship+List&utm_campaign=6fd6dcb6a2-connection_5-19-2011&utm_medium=email

Getting things done is not always what is most important. There is value in allowing others to learn, even if the task is not accomplished as quickly, efficiently or effectively." - R.D. Clyde

Take your time. Do your best and forget the rest.

From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher

School District of Waukesha

Waukesha STEM Academy

A case of the MONDAYS...

Hello ludacris learners,

      Today is Monday, May 23, 2011.  I appologize for not being there with you today, and hope you all make today a great one!  Down below at the bottom of this post you will see the learning targets we have been working so hard to meet.  Some of you have surpassed all expectations.

      As you head into your inquiry groups today remember that this week is for specific details.  Here is what I mean...  The past week and a half you have been working with other kids who shared an interest in a moment in history.  You researched and read about the MAIN EVENTS that happened in SEQUENCE.
     
      This week is for all of you to dive deeper into each moment in history.  If some of you want to research and read about GERMAN U-BOATS, go ahead!  If some of you want to research and read about the UNDERGROUND RAILROAD or the TRIANGULAR SLAVE TRADE, it's all yours!  If some of you want to read about and understand the WEAPONS of the Civil War, yes please!  I think you all are getting the hint right?  This week is to get very specific and detailed. 

      Please remember that each moment in history (i.e. Civil War, WWII, and Slavery) involved conflict and strife.  Remember also, our learning targets and how words like prejudice, bias, stereotyping, race, and ethnic origin played a role in the conflicts. 

I CAN... Explain how bias, prejudice, and stereotyping contribute to conflict in a society

I CAN... Explain the influences of status, ethnic origin, race, gender, and age on the interactions of individuals

I CAN... Ask and answer literal and inferential questions (wonder questions) before and while I read to set a purpose. I use questioning while I read to deepen my understanding.

I CAN...compare and contrast two or more historical characters, historical settings, or events in a moment in history drawing on specific details in the text. I can summarize a moment in history and determine the theme using text evidence and my inferences.

Sincerely yours,
C
P.S. I have not forgoten that some groups still have to share the learning and give their informal presentations.  We will pick those up again upon my return tomorrow. 

P.P.S. I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.
Do your best and forget the rest. 

From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher

School District of Waukesha

Waukesha STEM Academy