Hello everyone,
I had a great time watching your creative juices flow in the fantastic skits you created and performed on Friday. I saw true learning occur in a fun and creative way and I couldn't be happier! Those of you who took the time to bring or create skits, you really added to the whole "Wild West" vibe. Bravo!
Here is one of the murals drawn by our talented students in A4. The first photo is also courtesy of one of our resident artists (thanks Armand!)
This group of "pioneer women" is sitting before a roaring fire. (The pregnant belly is a wonderful touch Lily...it looks so real!)
Thes rich railroad owners are "meaning business" while searching for Chinese immigrant laborers to help build their transcontinental railroads.
This group, representing the famous Donner Party, became stranded on their journey west. Many did not survive.
This group of cowboys are enjoying some down time by playing cards in a local saloon. 
This group of African American pioneers (aka exodusters) are seeking a better life and more freedom in the west (and even in Mexico).Next week, we move into a discussion of the culture class between "White Man" and Native Americans, and the devastation that results for the native tribes in this country in the late 1800's. We will be watching some video footage, in part because my words just don't do justice in terms of the attrocities allowed and even encouraged by many in the US government at this time. Pay close attention to the Dawes Act and its impact on the lives of Native Americans in our discussion as well as your readings. Be safe and have a great weekend! I will see you Tuesday.
Mrs. Coleman
Agenda Sept. 16 (Day 4)
· Journal: Thomas Nast Cartoon Analysis Study the Thomas Nast cartoon (entitled "Move On" )and then answer the following question to the best of your ability.
o Which character do you think is central to the cartoon? How does Nast make your eyes focus on this person?
o What problem(s) is Nast addressing in this cartoon?
o To determine the attitudes of the people toward these problems, make up one question you can ask each of the following: the people in the background, the man in the middle, and the man at the right. Then give what you think the answers would be to the question you have written.
· Note taking/ Discussion on Wars between “White Man” and Native Americans
· Map and Primary source interpretation
· “Into the West” miniseries episode clips
· Homework 5.2 worksheet and workbook
Agenda Sept. 18 (Day 5)
· Journal: Discuss 2 ways life changed for Native Americans after settlers began to enter the Great Plains
* Finish/ Discuss map and Native American Readings packet
· Note taking/Discussion on Homesteaders, and Railroads
· Watch History Channels “How Railroads Changed the West
· Complete Homework 5.3 worksheet and workbook
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