Today's lesson focused on the history of the town Mount Dora, Florida. We discussed and read how the Native Americans have lived in this town for over 3,000 year. We discussed how the pioneers/ founders set up settlements in this town. Gwendolyn and I discussed how the information of the town can be displayed on a timeline in sequential order.

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Stephen was sick today, so we did not meet.

Bobby and I researched, watched brief videos, and explored the online components of his Social Studies program as we learned about the Native American tribes of Florida. The focus today was on the Calusa of Southwest Florida. We read documents, researched historical websites, and talked about his prior knowledge and interest in this tribe. He compared and contrasted his own interests with this fishing tribe. He read and answered comprehension questions as well.

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We reviewed several limits to Congressional power, including the writ of habeas corpus and bill of attainder. We discussed the age limits and lengths of time of citizenship required for legislators to be representatives and senators. We also discussed the compensation and benefits of being a Congress person, such as the franking privilege.

Martin L. King: We studied Dr. King's peaceful lead to establish equality to Afro-Americans. We read a part of his speech "I have a Dream" and finally the assassination. Marina expressed her opinion about the unfair treatment of Afro-American people not allowed in public restaurants and having to sit in rear of buses, "that's not right", said Marina. Good job Marina

Abe Lincoln Gettysburg Address: Marina saw a video of the Gettysburg Museum, heard Lincoln's Address, understood the reason for the Civil War, and the price of freedom. Very good lesson Marina

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Gwendolyn was traveling to New York today!