Class, I'm glad to have each of you join me for this journey into American history, literature, art, and music. Our goal this year is to gain a broader sense of our American culture, its major events and movements, our greatest artists and musicians, and the influences and shifts that have shaped our nation into what it is today. There is a great deal of information to cover, but I want to emphasize to you that we will not be experts by the end. In fact, learning is a lifelong pursuit. What I hope we can accomplish this year is to lay a healthy foundation, introducing you to the major players and events. We will break history down into units. Those units will have many sub-topics. Your task is to pick a couple of those sub-topics each week and research them more in-depth and prepare yourself for both class discussions and debates. You have some freedom here with your choices. If you are more interested in battles, then you can focus there. If you are more interested in the politica
You Guys...I could hardly sleep last night after seeing your final projects. You blew me away! I am beyond proud of each of you, and I bet your parents are too. You are so talented and creative! And you are also so kind and hardworking. Hannah E, I saw the way you encouraged Abby through her song. You are a wonderful friend. Hannah D., your confidence and kindness set the foundation for the whole event. Thank you for all you did for us. I loved hearing the Mash-up of our songs, Rowan! Honestly, that was the best I've ever heard you sing. And Abby, WAY TO GO! You conquered a fear beautifully yesterday! Hannah D. and Hannah B. you both created a memory that will bring you joy all the years of your life, and that's a blessing to all of us! John, thanks for cracking us up with your video- I knew you'd have something in store for us, and I wasn't disappointed. :) Mark, WOW. I hope your parents enjoyed seeing this creative side of you. I know the rest of us did. I look forwa