Indian Removal

Greetings U.S. History Scholars,
Today and tomorrow we will be exploring the American Government's Native American Policy that existed in the first half of the 19th Century.  To do so, click on this webquest.  Make a copy of the document for yourself and then fill it in as you follow the instructions.  You will be looking at excerpts from several primary source documents, maps, and images.  Please be detailed in your descriptions.

The War of 1812 and The Star Spangled Banner

Greetings U.S. History scholars,
Today we will be exploring your knowledge about the War of 1812 and examining the significance of the Star Spangled Banner.
To do so, you will complete the following tasks while you work.

Gathering Knowledge

• First, go to the War of 1812 site presented by the National Museum of American History.
• Next, read the introduction then click on to get started.  
• Then read the information and explore the page. Be sure that you notice the images on the left and click on them to see what other information they can provide.   Before you move on to the "next" page, answer the "Collect Stars" question.  Note-as you work through these you may need to explore the entire page to find the answer.  
• Try to make your way through the entire site.

 Using Knowledge

• As you consider the importance of the Star Spangled Banner (the flag itself and the National Anthem)  identify significant, facts, details, images as you gather your knowledge above.  When you find something that is meaningful to your understanding of the events surrounding the War of 1812 or the flag itself, use this google document and copy and paste that detail or image next to (or underneath) the line of the Star Spangled Banner that is most closely associated with your chosen detail or image.  Note-there will be several people editing this document at once.  Be careful, do not delete anyone else's work.  More than one person may add something to any line of the song.  Continue this process as you work through the website.  You should add at least 4 things by the time you are done with the "gathering knowledge" phase above.

Unit 2: Assignment 1

Please read Ch. 6 Sec. 1 in your online textbook.  You should browse and explore as you read.  Please follow these steps:

1. Browse through the section and look at all of the pictures.
2. Click on the Audio tab and using your headphones (if you have some), listen to the section summary.
3. Browse through the section and note the subject headings and key terms.
4. Read through the entire section and take notes on the guided reading sheet as you work.

Anything you don't finish in class is homework that is due tomorrow.