Monday, June 7, 2010

Technology and its impact

Read and comment about the ideas in this article. Are you a multitasker? How much does technoogy rule your life?

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/07/technology/07brain.html

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

What may happen to history?

Read one article about how Republican conservatives from Texas may impact Social Studies textboooks and teaching in the future.

Articles:
NY Times Article
How Christian Were the Founders?

How much of an impact do you think this will have?

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

The Zapruder Film

Based upon various theories, what do you think about the possibility of more than one shoter? Why was JFK assassinated? Here's a YouTube Zapruder film for you to view. What do you think?



Wiki Instructions

Project #4 will allow you to share your project with other students using a wiki. A wiki is a website where members can collaborate and share information on the subject they have researched. You first must join the wiki so that you have permission to add information. Go to my US History Wiki and click on "Join This Wiki" in the left column. I will then approve your membership. Under your class set you will need to edit the page and select the appropriate media icon to add your project. Most projects will give you an embed code which is what you will use to add your project to this page. This allows all members of the wiki to view and learn about your subject.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Civil Rights Heroes

After watching Civil Rights Heroes, which story had the most impact for you? Why?