Benchmark: SS.8.A.3.15 Examine this time period (1763-1815) from the perspective of historically under-represented groups (children, indentured servants, Native Americans, slaves, women, working class). Congratulations to the students who placed at the Milwee History Fair! They will be representing Milwee at the Seminole County History Fair on Saturday, March 2 at Jackson Heights. Thurs/Fri, February 21-22 HW: Andrew Jackson True/False Statements #15. Read History Alive! Chapter 14 to find out if each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, correct it. Due Tues/Wed. "Well-behaved women seldom make history." -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich 1. Finish A Midwife's Tale, Docudrama Video #14 Based on the Book A Midwife's Tale by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich about the life of Martha Ballard from 1785-1812.
2. After the video, reflect on what you have learned about life in 1800 and compare it to what you know about life in modern-day America. Of the 4 topics that you took notes on, pick the one that you think has changed the most from Martha's time period to now. You will write 2 paragraphs:
***If you are absent, You can watch the movie below/ on Youtube or do one of the alternate essay topics that are listed on the second page of the directions. These websites have more information about historian Laura Thatcher Ulrich, Martha Ballard, and the making of the video:
Tues/Wed, February 19-20 "Well-behaved women seldom make history." -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich In your groups, make a list of all of the women that you have learn about in this class so far this year. 1. A Midwife's Tale, Docudrama Video #14 Based on the Book A Midwife's Tale by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich about the life of Martha Ballard from 1785-1812.
***If you are absent, You can watch the movie on Youtube or do one of the alternate essay topics that are listed on the second page of the directions.
These websites have more information about historian Laura Thatcher Ulrich, Martha Ballard, and the making of the video:
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AuthorMs. Day is a U.S. History teacher at Milwee Middle. She loves the Florida Gators, social studies, historical fiction novels, Hamilton, Disney,Harry Potter, kitties, and, most of all, students who try their best. Archives
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