Want to learn more about the Cold War? Try this crash course video! Join Khan Academy to gain access to all these videos, as well as other resources on history, math, science, etc. You can register and save your progress. It’s a great tool for independent study.
Here’s a quick & dirty, but entertaining, look at the Watergate scandal and Nixon’s resignation.
Looking for an easy way to get an interesting “This Day in History”? Are you on Facebook? Even if you aren’t, you can follow this page online: https://www.facebook.com/ZinnEducationProject
If you like this page on Facebook, you’ll find lesser known, but pivotal events from US history popping up in your timeline amid your friends’ selfies, political rants, and baby photos. The page usually focuses on civil and minority rights. Share in the comments what events you find interesting and if you learn anything more about the event.
Let’s make this a space to share, teach, and learn about other historical figures that are lesser known in American and World History.
Quisha mentioned Mary McLeoud Bethune and Malcolm mentioned Fred Hampton. [Here’s a video discussing Hampton’s assassination on its 45th anniversary on Dec. 4 of last year: http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2014/12/4/watch_the_assassination_of_fred_hampton]
Please share what you’ve learned and what other figures you’d like to study in the comments below. Let’s help each other find resources. Remember to keep comments inquisitive and civil. Thanks.
Here’s the video I mentioned in class today. I came across it while researching Malcolm X and includes primary documents – in this case video clips from television. What do you all think? Who do you agree with more? Why? What do you think is the author’s purpose (the author being the person who put the clips together into a youtube video)?
Atlanta Public Schools are closed tomorrow, so Literacy Action classes are cancelled. Stay safe & warm!
Here’s an “updated Bill of Rights” http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/29/opinion/sunday/an-updated-bill-of-rights.html
Here’s the Suffragists’ take on Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance
Here’s a parody of the Declaration of Independence using the song “Apologize”
I know some of you have been worried a bit about the extended response on the Social Studies test. Do not fret! You can do it!
Here’s a great 20 minute video from Steve Schmidt at Appalachian State that helps break down some of what we’ve already discussed in class, plus more!
Please watch and respond in the comments with one thing you took away that will help you when you take the Social Studies test.
Here are the writing prompt questions from today’s class:
Remember when commenting and responding to posts to be respectful of others’ opinions and ask questions! Try to figure out why someone you disagree with thinks that way.
Here is the audio of King’s speech, “The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life.”
Let us know what you think of the entire speech by leaving a comment.
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