YUCK! I really enjoyed the article we read about the Grossology books and exhibits. I found some great websites for you to further explore the The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body. Eeuuhh! Yuck! GROSS!!!
“Americans have gone to war to win their independence, expand their national boundaries, define their freedoms, and defend their interests around the globe. This online exhibition (from Thinkfinity) examines how wars have shaped the nation’s history and transformed American Society.” – The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
Extra Credit – due Tuesday, November 24
1. Select a conflict from the timeline.
2. Read the introduction and click “begin”.
3. Play movie or read transcript.
4. Enter Exhibit.
5. Explore the exhibit by reading passages and viewing artifacts. Be sure to explore all sections of the exhibit.
6. Summarize the exhibit/conflict using at least 5 sentences.
7. Share your summary on the blog as a comment to this post . Each complete summary is worth 5 extra credit points (maximum 25 points).
“Many different Native American groups lived in North America. Different groups living in the same region shared the same culture because the land they lived on shaped their way of life. Click on an area of the map to learn about life in that region.” – Learn About Native Americans
Debate: Should a 13-Year-Old Girl Be Allowed to Sail Around the World Alone?
Photo: AP
“Laura Dekker, 13, lives in the Netherlands. She wants to be the youngest person to sail alone around the world. Her voyage would take place in a 26-foot boat. The trip could take up to two years. Laura would have to deal with bad weather and mechanical problems by herself. Her father is an expert sailor, and he says that Laura is too. He supports her wish to go on the voyage. But judges in the Netherlands have said not so fast. They think the trip might be too dangerous for a young person. They will make a final decision at the end of the month.” from TFK World Report: October 23, 2009 Vol. #15 Iss. #7
Click here to read two different opinions about this topic. What do you think?
“The Seminole are a Native American people originally of Florida, who now reside primarily in that state and Oklahoma. The Seminole nation was formed in the 18th century. It was composed of Native Americans from Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama, most significantly the Creek people, as well as African Americans who escaped to Florida from slavery in South Carolina and Georgia.” – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminole