Collaboration!

Hey Lovelys! I cannot wait to get started on this new school year! So for our first activity, I want each of you to think of an event in history and write just a couple sentences about why you think it is interesting. This can be anything from "funny outfits" to "they talked weird" or even a little deeper thinking might be involved and you could say something about "they really believed in their cause" all of this is open for discussion- so I'll go first! Thanks guys, see you in class!


 * Ms. Bonar- Personally I so enjoy Ancient Egypt. I think the time of the Pharaohs, and pyramids is fascinating. The most intriguing part to me is how we really don't know exactly how they build the pyramids. Many scientists, and engineers alike have tried to really discover the exact methods they used- but alas we are still left with this wonderful wonder of the world. The idea to me that even with our vast or limited (depending on how you look on it) knowledge of the world around us really shows me that there is a lot left to learn - and that even us with our iphones could learn a thing or two from the Egyptians.
 * Janna Gentry- I really like learning about the 1960's, because there was so much social change going on in America at that time. I especially love learning about the Civil Rights movement, because I believe it is beautiful how people began to fight for the rights that they deserved. The American public's reaction to the Vietnam War is also interesting to me because it was one of the first wars that the American public did not agree with.
 * Bethany Branscum - I am fascinated by the 1920s and 1930s. I have always been interested in the post-WWI culture, as well as the time of the Great Depression. I think the U.S. had such a distinct spirit in each of those decades - one of joy and prosperity in the 20s and one of determination and resiliency in the 30s. If I could time travel, I would definitely go back to those times.
 * Erica Hall - I LOVE the scandalous parts of history. Roman Empire, Tudor England, and the French Revolution are some of my favorite areas to study. For example, Louis XVI of France took eight years to consummate his marriage with Marie Antoinette because of a medical condition. Because he had a hobby of key making, the people of Paris joked that his key could not fit the lock!

Guys these are really excellent ideas, that you so much! Now I would love it if you could could comment on something that another student said. I just want us to start a dialogue discussing these topics here before we bring them into the classroom- and I would love it if you would come up with just one other thing that you would like to know about the subject your classmate presented. I'll go ahead and comment on one as an example.
 * Bethany I just love your idea about the 1920s and 1930s! It is definitely an interesting time. I would love to go back there, but maybe just for a day. The era of the Great Depression has such interesting effects on the rest of the first half of the 20th century, would be an excellent time period to study. You know, in our Oklahoma History class we will be researching a lot about this time period in Oklahoma. There was even an Oklahoma Governor who was impeached during 20s!
 * Erica- shame on you! I am just kidding, I love the scandalous parts of history, too. Henry VIII is an interesting figure to me because he was just such a douchebag!
 * Responding to Janna: I love the 1960s because of America's rebellious spirit! Everyone was protesting for something; civil rights, soldier's rights, and the people's right to express themselves and protest! It is such an interesting time to study and share with students.

Can't wait to work together on all of these ideas!