How we organize our selves
Central Idea
Societal needs cause people to develop systems that dictate how they govern themselves
Lines of Inquiry
1. There are various types of government
2. Actions of governments and people cause revolutions
3.There is an aftermath to revolution
4. There are ways people can affect change in their community or government
2. Actions of governments and people cause revolutions
3.There is an aftermath to revolution
4. There are ways people can affect change in their community or government
Riley's Farm Reflection
Riley 's Farm was a very educational,historical,fun and interesting field trip. Yes the bus ride was long and boring. In the end the long wait was totally worth it. Even the first thing we saw was someone dressed up as a Patriot. I couldn't wait to go inside.
After the introduction we went to the weaving station. There we learned about the materials they would use to make clothes and how to make it. I was grouped with Lola and Natalie. We made a few mistakes and Lola said that if this was here job her family wouldn't have any clothes. It was actually very easy and almost calming for me. Before I knew it, it was time to move on to the next station.
The next station we went to was one about the Red coats storming into people houses and making them do stuff. In this case they made a girl's brother's go sleep in the barn which had no roof and they made her make food. She taught us how to churn butter. Then she taught us how to make biscuits back then. There was also a little grinding machine that would grind the wheat to make flour. We also learned how to use a quill pen and ink.
I don't remember what we did next in order but I remember going to a proper manners one. We learned how to curtsy and bow. It was really funny because she made a lot of not funny jokes ( which I thought were funny in a weird way). The lady in charge told us about a book George Washington wrote when he was under the age of 16! It was filled with different manners. There were alot so she had 5 of us choose one for her to read.
Then we went to one about the tax law. I learned the saying, " No taxation without representation". The man in charge picked 6 kids to read a script and act out the scene. It was very funny when two students acted out the scene where they need a paper a paper to allow them to get married. It was very unfair because even if you bought playing cards you would have to go somewhere pay them to get it approved. Plus ever time you bought anything paper you had to get it approved.
The next station was my favourite. We went on the grass field and we practiced marching and shooting. Dylan our flag bearer had to always be in front of the line and he had to run back and forth with all his might. Though I couldn't really March that well because of my skirt. We also learned how to use a gun (what we used was actually a stick) and how to load it. I was surprised at how long it took. It takes about 40 seconds but the enemy could easily kill you in that 40 seconds. After that we did a court one to show how unfair it was back then.
hen we had lunch. After that we went to "war". We all got stickers which said a place in either blue or red. My class was blue. We were the Americans and we went on one side of the little cluster of trees and the Red coats on the other side. Of course the Americans won but it was still an interesting experience. At the end they talked about the war and one man in preticular. I don't remember what his name was but he said a very powerful sentence before he died. He said "Lads don't let liberty die with me."
They finally concluded with that the people who fought in the war wanted a safe home for ever genoration to call home and that we should be thankful.
After the introduction we went to the weaving station. There we learned about the materials they would use to make clothes and how to make it. I was grouped with Lola and Natalie. We made a few mistakes and Lola said that if this was here job her family wouldn't have any clothes. It was actually very easy and almost calming for me. Before I knew it, it was time to move on to the next station.
The next station we went to was one about the Red coats storming into people houses and making them do stuff. In this case they made a girl's brother's go sleep in the barn which had no roof and they made her make food. She taught us how to churn butter. Then she taught us how to make biscuits back then. There was also a little grinding machine that would grind the wheat to make flour. We also learned how to use a quill pen and ink.
I don't remember what we did next in order but I remember going to a proper manners one. We learned how to curtsy and bow. It was really funny because she made a lot of not funny jokes ( which I thought were funny in a weird way). The lady in charge told us about a book George Washington wrote when he was under the age of 16! It was filled with different manners. There were alot so she had 5 of us choose one for her to read.
Then we went to one about the tax law. I learned the saying, " No taxation without representation". The man in charge picked 6 kids to read a script and act out the scene. It was very funny when two students acted out the scene where they need a paper a paper to allow them to get married. It was very unfair because even if you bought playing cards you would have to go somewhere pay them to get it approved. Plus ever time you bought anything paper you had to get it approved.
The next station was my favourite. We went on the grass field and we practiced marching and shooting. Dylan our flag bearer had to always be in front of the line and he had to run back and forth with all his might. Though I couldn't really March that well because of my skirt. We also learned how to use a gun (what we used was actually a stick) and how to load it. I was surprised at how long it took. It takes about 40 seconds but the enemy could easily kill you in that 40 seconds. After that we did a court one to show how unfair it was back then.
hen we had lunch. After that we went to "war". We all got stickers which said a place in either blue or red. My class was blue. We were the Americans and we went on one side of the little cluster of trees and the Red coats on the other side. Of course the Americans won but it was still an interesting experience. At the end they talked about the war and one man in preticular. I don't remember what his name was but he said a very powerful sentence before he died. He said "Lads don't let liberty die with me."
They finally concluded with that the people who fought in the war wanted a safe home for ever genoration to call home and that we should be thankful.
American Revolution
Here is a list of some of the causes of the American Revolution
- Proclamation of 1763
- First Continental Congress
- Boston Tea Party
- Townshend Act
- French and Indian War
- Currency Acts
- Olive Branch Petition
- Stamp Act
- Sugar Act
- Battles of Lexington and Concord
- Intolerable Acts
The Quartering Act
When did this happen? Where did it take place?
It happened in 1765 It took place in America
What happened and why (what was the reason)? British soldiers were allowed to invade people's houses and the soldiers could force them to let them have food and shelter. They were allowed to do this because the British Parliament wanted their men to have nice beds and food to give them energy.
Who was involved? The British Parliament passed that law and created it.
This event contributed to American Revolution because it caused lots of people to think differently of the british soldiers invading their homes, taking their food, and forcing them to do things for them.
What did this event lead to? {what was the effect?}
The event led to the war called the American Revolutionary War. It also led to angry protesters. Which led to our independence 18 years later.
Give an explanation of the event.
The Quartering Act was a law that let british soldiers invade people's homes and take their food. It is called the “Quartering” Act because in the 1700’s they called your room quarters. The british would take your house, sleep in your bed and eat your food there for invading you quaters.
It happened in 1765 It took place in America
What happened and why (what was the reason)? British soldiers were allowed to invade people's houses and the soldiers could force them to let them have food and shelter. They were allowed to do this because the British Parliament wanted their men to have nice beds and food to give them energy.
Who was involved? The British Parliament passed that law and created it.
This event contributed to American Revolution because it caused lots of people to think differently of the british soldiers invading their homes, taking their food, and forcing them to do things for them.
What did this event lead to? {what was the effect?}
The event led to the war called the American Revolutionary War. It also led to angry protesters. Which led to our independence 18 years later.
Give an explanation of the event.
The Quartering Act was a law that let british soldiers invade people's homes and take their food. It is called the “Quartering” Act because in the 1700’s they called your room quarters. The british would take your house, sleep in your bed and eat your food there for invading you quaters.
Articles of Confederation
The articles of confederation was a document that the free Americans decided upon with rules to govern themselves. There were four major problems. Each state had their own currency. It was difficult to trade among states. The central government couldn't protect citizens or solve arguments between states. Finally, the government couldn't ask for taxes.
What is the Constitution
The constitution was signed on September 17,1787. The constitution is the "back bone" of America. After the Articles of Confederation didn't work they wrote this. The Preamble is written for the people it goes like this at first," We the people of the United States in order for a more perfect union.. "
Unit Reflection
Reflect on the Learner Profile
I am now knowledgeable because I now know things that I have never even thought of. I was a risk taker because I was willing to learn about this even though I might have been bored. I was an inquirer because I asked lots of questions relating the the topic. I show appreciation because I know that maybe 3 years from now this will be good knowledge to have. I have showed curiosity because I asked questions and I lookd into it more.