Bobby and I worked collaboratively on a final class review of the topics we learned about this year. Using a comprehensive map of Florida, we reviewed major cities, waterways, natural areas, and landmarks. We also talked about famous people from Florida, in history and in the present. Furthermore, we discussed Native American history, the settlement of Florida by Spanish, British, and later Americans.
Ethan and I carried out a lesson about some basic principles of economics. We read several paragraphs and discussed the idea of a market used to buy and sell goods. We talked about how supply and demand impact the price of good service, and how people and banks use credit to take in or issue money. We talked briefly about where our consumer goods come from and why trade with other countries is important. Finally, I had Ethan help solve a crossword puzzle which used vocabulary from the reading.
Trail of Tears: As the United States grew in land many settlers also came. Indians have lived on the land for centuries and fought with the settlers killing many from both sides. President Jackson with Congress passed The Indian Removal Act of 1830. Moving all Indians west of the Mississippi. The Cherokees took the battle to court and won. The Cherokees and all other tribes were moved anyway. This broke the spirit of the Indians as they were forced from their homeland. The journey was long and conditions were bad causing many Indians to die. The Trail of Tears ended in 1839. The United States succeeded in taking the land for its own. Great job Marina, she wrote a paper on this topic.
Today Stephen began class by completing his Thomas Jefferson baseball card. Stephen began researching the next president , James Madison. Stephen and I watched 2 short videos on James Madison and took notes on what we heard. Great work today Peanut!
Today Gwendolyn added pictures of important places in from the SouthWest into her scrapbook. She labeled the location of each of her pictures. Gwendolyn's scrapbook is nearing competition and is looking great!
Today Gwendolyn continued working on her Southwest project. Gwendolyn researched San Antonio, Texas, El Paso, New Mexico, Guthrie, Oklahoma, and Grand Canyon, Arizona. Gwendolyn wrote a few sentences on each. Then she found a picture of each location.
Producers and Consumers: Todays lesson involved producers and consumers. The producers are the people who make the goods, and the consumers are the people who buy the goods. Service workers are people who do work or duties for someone else e.g., having a cell phone you must have cell phone service, or internet service for a computer. Last half was Bible, Ethan wanted to see the animation of David and Goliath again, and we did. Great job Ethan
Today Gwendolyn researched and took notes about the landscape, economy and the culture of the Southwest region of the United States. Gwendolyn continues to work extremely hard on her projects! Great job Gwendolyn!
