Queen Elizabeth I was Queen of England during the mid-to-late 1500s and ushered in a new age of exploration for the country. We owe our start as a country in large part to her. The time in which Queen Elizabeth was queen is called the Elizabethan Era, also the Tudor Dynasty. If you were in large group today, you learned some very interesting things online about this time in history. Post at least two interesting facts you discovered today. Comment and add to the posts of others. I look forward to reading your thoughts! |
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Christopher Columbus is one of the most controversial figures in American history. As we have learned in class, he was brave, never gave up, and sought after his dreams with dogged determination. On the other hand, following his dreams meant the cruel and violent treatment of the Native Americans he encountered.
While we know Columbus did not "discover" America (that honor goes to the Vikings) he did open the door for Europeans to explore the previously unknown continents of North and South America. That led to the eventual creation of the United States of America. However, his journey also brought catastrophe to the native people of the Americas through sickness, conquest, and war. Native Americans do not celebrate Columbus Day. Should we? So...was Christopher Columbus a discoverer or destroyer? Does he deserve a holiday? What do you think? Post your thoughts below. Be sure to follow the Blog Expectations. Several students have asked me what I did over Christmas Break. I tell them I spent a lot of time in a tree!
For the past several years, a pair of bald eagles has returned to the same tree and nest in Southwest Florida to lay eggs. A local real estate company streams the goings on live 24/7 to all the world on an Eagle Cam. This year the eagles, named Harriet and M15, have two "egg babies" and one of them hatched on New Year's Eve. It is named E9. The other egg has not yet hatched and things aren't looking good for it. :-( The Eagle Cam is a good example of a primary source. Click the link below and tune in to the Eagle Cam. Post your thoughts and observations. After all, you have an eagle's eye view! http://www.dickpritchettrealestate.com/eagle-feed.html |
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