DAY 2: Brain Flex

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DAY 2 Brain Flex

• Pull out a FULL sheet of paper.
• Place Your Name Hour On It.
• List at least TWO reasons why learning about
  HISTORY is important.
• YOU WILL HAND IN YOUR STUDENT INFORMATION SHEETS
  IN A MOMENT!
• (Be prepared to share what you have.)
• YOU HAVE 3 MINUTES

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BRAIN FLEX!
TIME REMAINING 2 Minutes
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BRAIN FLEX!
TIME REMAINING 1 Minutes
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BRAIN FLEX!
TIME IS UP! TAG TEAM! Write your idea on the
board and hand off a marker to someone else.
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What You Cant Do With History
A. Build A House RESEARCHED HISTORY OF HOUSE
DESIGN ARCHITECTURE . YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO
PICK OR CREATE A NEW DESIGN.

• Get A High Paying Job But learning how to do
  historical research and in analyzing and
  interpreting information gathered you can
  qualify yourself for many high paying jobs in the
  private sector
• Knowing something about a companies history
  before an interview.

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OUR RESPONSIBILITY

• Remember Sacrifices of Others For Us!

Earn This! A final line from Saving Private
Ryan
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OUR RESPONSIBILITY 2. Improve On Past For Future.
Tule Lake, in northern California, was one of the
most infamous of the Japanese. At its peak, Tule
Lake held 18,789 internees. Tule Lake was also
one of the last camps to be closed, staying open
until March 20, 1946.
Japanese internment camps U.S.A. - WWII
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IT KEEPS US HUMBLE
3. We Forget What We Have! 4. Appreciate What
We Have More!
I Guess My Problems Arent So Bad!
Homeless and living on the road during the great
depression.
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CHOICES ARE IMPORTANT

• There Is Always More Than One Choice.
• 6. The Entire Direction Of History Can Change.

Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in
America 1775-1778 Drove Washingtons forces
out of New York and on the verge of smashing the
Revolution in December of 1776. Revolutionary
forces were driven across the Delaware River into
Pennsylvania. Should he pursue and finish them
off?
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CHOICES ARE IMPORTANT

• There Is Always More Than One Choice.
• 6. The Entire Direction Of History Can Change.

In December, 1776, George Washington and the
Revolutionaries were camped for the winter at
Valley Forge to await the resumption of war in
the Spring
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CHOICES ARE IMPORTANT

• There Is Always More Than One Choice.
• 6. The Entire Direction Of History Can Change.

December 25-26, 1776 - On Christmas, George
Washington takes 2400 of his men and crosses the
Delaware River.
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CHOICES ARE IMPORTANT

• There Is Always More Than One Choice.
• 6. The Entire Direction Of History Can Change.

December 25-26, 1776 His objective Trenton,
New Jersey.
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CHOICES ARE IMPORTANT

• There Is Always More Than One Choice.
• 6. The Entire Direction Of History Can Change.

Washington conducts a surprise raid on 1500
British-Hessians (German mercenaries) at Trenton,
New Jersey.
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CHOICES ARE IMPORTANT

• There Is Always More Than One Choice.
• 6. The Entire Direction Of History Can Change.

The Hessians surrender after an hour with nearly
1000 taken prisoner by Washington who suffers
only six wounded (including future president Lt.
James Monroe). Washington reoccupies Trenton. The
victory provides a much needed boost to the
morale of all American Patriots.
Crossing the Delaware 8mn
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CHOICES ARE IMPORTANT

• There Is Always More Than One Choice.
• 6. The Entire Direction Of History Can Change.

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SOLVE TODAYS PROBLEMS

• Problems Are Often A Result Of Past
• Decisions. (Seeds Planted)

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SURVIVE AS A NATION
Remind Us Of Ideas Ideals We Enjoy Believe
In Freedom Democracy. Human Rights.. Focus On
Major Similarities Instead of Small Differences.
8. Gives A Diverse Population A Common Ground.
Unity.
Between 1900 and 1920, nearly 2 million people
per year immigrated to the United States.
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SURVIVE AS A NATION
JULY 4, 1776 The Colonial Representatives
Are Poised To Vote On The Declaration of
Independence there is fear and apprehension
among them..and several want to make sure that
they are all UNITED in their vote.
We Must All Hang Together, Or Most Assuredly We
Will All Hang Separately. Benjamin Franklin
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DAY 2 Assignment

• For tomorrow, write a one page (minimum)
• summary your personal history. (1 page minimum)
• Include important events, places or people.
• Questions you might ask yourself
• Who and what has been a significant influences on
  me as a person.
• What experiences have changed my outlook
  viewpoints.
• What has influenced my goals?
• What have I done to work toward my goals?
• Where do I see myself in the future based on my
  past history.
• DUE Tuesday, September 6 VALUE 20pts