American Individuals (SE.SS 2.03)

America is a ‘melting pot’ for many who seek freedom; of religion, lifestyles, opportunities.  Starting as early as the indigenous cultures who were here long before Columbus or Cortez or other explorers and settlers, we have a rich history of hard working, risk-taking individuals who fight for their beliefs in order to make our country a better place to be.  Irving Washinton’s fable about “Rip Van Winkle” is a prime example of one of the first ‘American’ writers who tell stories of the importance of working hard and being smart about what we do.  Now, with President Obama, we hear similar words, encouraging our young to work hard and learn all we can in order to form a more perfect nation.

In this unit, students will explore different individuals and select one person to go into depth.  Projects may include anything that meets the criteria for the rubric.

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American Individuals Web site Resources:

America’s Founding Fathers
http://colonialhall.com/biography.php

America’s Wild West Pioneers
http://www.americanwest.com/pages/fwpnfron.htm

American Historical Women
http://www.lkwdpl.org/WIHOHIO/figures.htm

People who impacted Children in American History
http://news.google.com/archivesearch?hl=en&safe=active&q=American+Children+in&um=1&ie=UTF-8&scoring=t&sa=X&oi=archive&ct=title

Native Americans
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/NA-NativeAmericanPeople.html

Famous Alaskan People
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/akfamous.htm

Famous Black Americans
http://www.victoriaspast.com/Famous_Black_Americans/FamousBlackAmericans.htm

Asian Americans Who have made a Difference
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/asian-american/notables.htm

Famous People.com
http://www.famouspeople.com/famous_biographies/George_Bush_Sr.htm

Be sure and cite your sources on your project.

All work should be submitted digitally (by e-mail from gaggle.net account) with:
-    Your name
-    Standard#
-    Grade you expect & why (refer to the rubric)
-    What you did well / what you would change next time
-    Your work

PROJECT DUE:  by ILP to menadelook_roxy@asdk12.org