Friday Work 4/30--What was the reason for US Civil War?

Use Google to define slavery & reason on a WORD page then follow with the letter and post as comment to Class blog,

This is Len a teenager in Beijing China who has asked you to explain the reason for the US Civil War. In a letter to Len explain what it was like to be a slave (read one interview for an example) Then read “the Gettysburg address” and use this to explain what many soldiers gave up and for what?

Include in your letter where he can find the more information herself.

Remember First Names Only!!!

Stories of being a slave

Last full measure

Lincoln’ Opinion

When Complete and approved by Teacher, you can view the following

Teens in China

NASCAR

Thursday Work 4/29--What caused the US Civil War?

Use Google to define cause & battle on a WORD page then follow with the letter and post as comment to Class blog,

This is Lee a teenager in Beijing China who has asked you to explain the cause of the US Civil War. In a letter to Lee explain (what, when and why) 2 causes using the following resource web sites. Include in your letter where he can find the more information himself.

Economics

Election of 1860

When complete use the following Web sites to find Civil War battles in WV. Then use Google Earth to locate them.

Battle Map

Wednesday Work 4/28-How can I show support, respect and comfort for the Upper Big Branch Families in their time of mourning?

Write a letter to the Upper Big Branch families in general or to an individual family showing your support and respect. The letter may also include words of comfort that you may offer to help ease their loss, that have helped you personally in your life.

Read the memorials

President Obama

Governor Manchin

Listen to the following memorials.

President Obama

Other People

How can I show support, respect and comfort for the Upper Big Branch Families in their time of mourning?

Write a letter to the Upper Big Branch families in general or to an individual family showing your support and respect. The letter may also include words of comfort that you may offer to help ease their loss, that have helped you personally in your life.

Read the memorials

President Obama

Governor Manchin

Listen to the following memorials.

President Obama

Other People

what are the definitions to these words? with 1 picture

Vocabulary

Crime

Militia

** Find definitions, and applications for the above words using GOOGLE**

Write definitions on a WORD page the copy &

Post as comments to Class BLOG

What are the definitions to these words? with 1 picture

Electoral College

Elections

what rights, if any, do victims of crime have?

1-Access Class BLOG

2-student will use Web sites to respond in letter form

National Crime Victim's Rights Week

Gallery

3-Review the 2 web sites about “Crime Victims Rights Week

4-Respond with letter to a WV US congressmen

Mollohan

Capito

Rahall

** in comment to 3 following questions**

What rights do victims have?

What can the congressman do to help?

What can I do?

Charlene be sure to look for the good--so she knows how she should act

What happened at the Upper Big Branch Mine? Can we fix it so it cannot happen again?

You will use the following Web sites to research the Upper Big Branch Mine,

UBB Mine

Massey Coal ( Click on US then click on COAL Fires)

Respond with letter to your state senator or delegate in comment, to the following 3 questions.

Using your research your responses should be based on evidence, and reasonable beliefs.

What caused this accident to happen?

What can be done, to prevent this in other mines?

Who , if any one can be blamed? Should legal actions follow?

WV State Legislature

Charlene say something nice to Ashley for working