Friday, March 29, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Thursday March 28th
Yesterday in history unfortunately I wasnt in class because I was home sick
Today in class we got the entire period to work in the lab on our E Books which was helpful
Today in class we got the entire period to work in the lab on our E Books which was helpful
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Tuesday March 26th
Yesterday we had MCAS long composition so we just talked about how history class was going to be kind of different from now on. I was a little puzzled and just really spaced out for the most part after writing an essay all morning.
Today everything was back to normal starting with a document as we walked into the room. They were talking about the rights that blacks insisted upon having in a list of what I interpreted as almost an ultimatum, but they didn't have much to threaten back with. Then we got into a discussion about which of them were reasonable. The debate was to be continued tomorrow in class.
Today everything was back to normal starting with a document as we walked into the room. They were talking about the rights that blacks insisted upon having in a list of what I interpreted as almost an ultimatum, but they didn't have much to threaten back with. Then we got into a discussion about which of them were reasonable. The debate was to be continued tomorrow in class.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Friday March 22nd
Yesterday we had MCAS and I finished up just before the period began. We spent the first part of class finishing up sharing the answers to the questions about the documents we were working on last class. Then we watched MLK's speech in washington. My dance studio actually did a dance to the speech a couple years ago. MLK was a really amazing speaker. Then we had a bit of a discussion about whether or not blacks and whites are really equal today. I said no and we went back with mr boyle for a little while as he played devils advocate.
Today in class we started off by looking at a picture showing the march in selma alabama. We wrote what we thought it was showing and then talked about it for a while with mr boyle. Then we talked about how many of the things happening with history at this point were tying into subjects in the past. It was a tough class being last period on a friday with the MCAS in the morning and all, but im just happy its finally the weekend
Today in class we started off by looking at a picture showing the march in selma alabama. We wrote what we thought it was showing and then talked about it for a while with mr boyle. Then we talked about how many of the things happening with history at this point were tying into subjects in the past. It was a tough class being last period on a friday with the MCAS in the morning and all, but im just happy its finally the weekend
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Friday March 15th
Thursday in class we learned about sit ins and how that was a form of silent protest. They weren't doing anything illegal but the other citizens were not having any of it. We then watched a video to end the class about the sit ins. I enjoyed watching it because it makes everything real, and more relate able when you can actually see what occurred That'd why i like getting to this time in history because there is video documentation of everything.
Today in class we learned about the freedom riders and how their buses were viciously attacked with fire bombs and angry mobs of white people. We took notes on the subject, only briefly interrupted by a slight conversation about movies, and then we watched a video about the freedom riders
Today in class we learned about the freedom riders and how their buses were viciously attacked with fire bombs and angry mobs of white people. We took notes on the subject, only briefly interrupted by a slight conversation about movies, and then we watched a video about the freedom riders
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Wednesday March 13th
Yesterday was the districts arts festival so instead of being in classes all day helped the elementary school kids with chorus, and drama. We performed part of the musical and then had rehearsals for the rest of the day until the concert that night. So sadly, i didnt get to go to history but apparently we just watched a movie and mr boyle wasnt even there so its okay
Today in history we read a worksheet on the Rhode Island situation that was going on. There were 9 black kids who were chosen to go to schools because of their academic excellence and the white people were not happy about this. We watched a video and the evidence was repulsive. black people were being beaten and the outrage of the white population was rediculous. Its sad to think that there could be people like that still living in our world.
Today in history we read a worksheet on the Rhode Island situation that was going on. There were 9 black kids who were chosen to go to schools because of their academic excellence and the white people were not happy about this. We watched a video and the evidence was repulsive. black people were being beaten and the outrage of the white population was rediculous. Its sad to think that there could be people like that still living in our world.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Wednesday March 6th
Sadly yesterday i was out sick so if I told you that I knew what happened in class I would definitely be lying
Today I was back in class and we watched a documentary on the killing of Emmet Till and it discussed in the movie how it was essentially the start to the civil rights movement. It was referred to as the, "spark" and it made people want to fight back for something they believe/believed in. I found the documentary to be very interesting. That's one of my favorite parts about history class is that there's proof for almost everything whether it be videos or pictures. That also why I like history more in the 1800's-2000's. Second semester definitely brought more interesting topics with it. There's much more room for discussion and opinions when things are more recent and allow you to relate to them a little more
Today I was back in class and we watched a documentary on the killing of Emmet Till and it discussed in the movie how it was essentially the start to the civil rights movement. It was referred to as the, "spark" and it made people want to fight back for something they believe/believed in. I found the documentary to be very interesting. That's one of my favorite parts about history class is that there's proof for almost everything whether it be videos or pictures. That also why I like history more in the 1800's-2000's. Second semester definitely brought more interesting topics with it. There's much more room for discussion and opinions when things are more recent and allow you to relate to them a little more
Monday, March 4, 2013
Monday, March 4th
Friday in school we sadly were not able to have class due to the half day
Today in class we learned about the scottsboro trials. We broke up into 5 groups and were given names like "Ruby Bates" and "Victoria Price" and we had to write journal entries at several points in the trial. My group was Jess, Laurel, and Camille. We were Bates and wrote about how she accused them but it was false because the evidence that was found was really from her boyfriend the night before. she also felt guilty because even though it was a false accusation they boys, all except for one were sentenced to death.
Today in class we learned about the scottsboro trials. We broke up into 5 groups and were given names like "Ruby Bates" and "Victoria Price" and we had to write journal entries at several points in the trial. My group was Jess, Laurel, and Camille. We were Bates and wrote about how she accused them but it was false because the evidence that was found was really from her boyfriend the night before. she also felt guilty because even though it was a false accusation they boys, all except for one were sentenced to death.
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