February: African American History Month
In celebration of African American history month, we will look at the unique history of African Americans. Please choose one of the assignments below to produce something to share with the rest of the class. Each report or product will be posted on the Web site so other may gain from your experience.
Read three slave narratives of your choice. Summarize these and compare the differences and similarities. Include graphics if you can. Here are some Web sites to start with:
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/wpa/wpahome.html
http://vi.uh.edu/pages/mintz/primary.htm
Choice #2: Civil War
Research events that lead to the Civil War, the battles of the Civil War or the end of the Civil War. Write a brief summary and include graphics if you can. Here are some Web sites to start with:
http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/
http://homepages.dsu.edu/jankej/civilwar/civilwar.htm
Choice #3: Reconstruction
Research the Reconstruction period in the South and how segregation was legally practiced. Write a brief summary and include graphics if you can. Here are some Web sites to start with:
http://www.toptags.com/aama/books/book5.htm
http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/H/1994/ch6_p13.htm
Research any African American person and write about why you chose this person and why this person is an important historical figure. Include graphics if you can. Here is a Web directory to start with:
http://www.lib.lsu.edu/lib/chem/display/faces.html
Research a few events or important people of the Civil Rights Movement. Write a brief summary and include graphics if you can.
Here are some Web sites to start with:http://www.seattletimes.com/mlk/movement/Seatimeline.html
http://www.wmich.edu/politics/mlk/
Take a quiz or two, most of them help you find the answers if you are willing to take the time to look. Choose some interesting questions and answers to share. Also write about how quizzes help you learn. Here are a couple of sites with quizzes:
http://www.familyeducation.com/quiz/0,1399,1-4888,00.html
http://www.familyeducation.com/quiz/0,1399,1-4881,00.html
http://www.brightmoments.com/blackhistory/
Research your own ideas for African American history. The previous choices are merely suggestions with some Web sites already identified for you. They are not intended to limit your research. Learning is usually easier when we are enjoying what we're doing; so enjoy! Write a brief summary and include graphics if you can.
Your report will be read by other members of the class and there will be a way for them to provide feedback. Sharing or publishing our writing often motivates us to do our best work.
Check out the reports that other students have written. When you finish reading each one, submit your comments. I will read them and forward them to the writer.
Harriet Tubman - by Jennifer Baca
I hope you enjoy this activity. I look forward to reading about what you've learned.