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Sample Lessons - American History
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Lesson 1: Orientation10 Steps
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1.1—Introduction & Note-taking (Video) - Sample
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1.1—Read Table of Contents
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1.2—Why School? Why the Humanities? (Video) - Sample
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1.2—Read J.R.R Tolkien Quote
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1.3—Why History? (Video) - Sample
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1.3—Read Psalm 78
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1.4—Good Quotes & Our Roadmap (Video) - Sample
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1.4—Read Quotes & Write Essay
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1.5—Readings, Assignments, Exams, Portfolios, & Projects (Video) - Sample
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1.6 – Portfolio (Video) - Sample
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1.1—Introduction & Note-taking (Video) - Sample
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Lesson 2: The Banner of the Sun (Meso-America)12 Steps
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2.1—The Principle (Video) - Sample
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2.1—Read Genesis 4 & 5
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2.2—The Olmec & Maya (Video) - Sample
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2.2—Read the Popul Vuh
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2.3—The Aztec (Video) - Sample
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2.3—Read Conquest of New Spain
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2.4—The Inca (Video) - Sample
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2.4—Read Incan Myths
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2.5—The Spanish Conquest (Video) - Sample
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2.5—Lesson 2 Exam
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2.5—Lesson 2 Portfolio
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2.6—Project 1: Colonial Map of the Americas - Sample
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2.1—The Principle (Video) - Sample
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Lesson 3: Brave New World (The Early Explorers)11 Steps
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3.1—The Principle (Video) - Sample
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3.1—Read Columbus' Dedication
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3.2—The Myths & Legends (Video) - Sample
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3.2—Read the Legend of Madoc of Wales
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3.3—The Evidences (Video) - Sample
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3.3—Read the Accounts of Vineland
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3.4—Christopher Columbus, Part 1 (Video) - Sample
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3.4—Read The Book of Prophecies
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3.5—Christopher Columbus, Part 2 (Video) - Sample
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3.5—Lesson 3 Exam
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3.5—Lesson 3 Portfolio
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3.1—The Principle (Video) - Sample
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Lesson 4: The Colossus of Empire (The Colonies)11 Steps
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4.1—The Principle (Video) - Sample
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4.1—Progressive Map of European Colonies
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4.2—Navigational Instruments (Video) - Sample
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4.2—Sketch Marine Chronometer
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4.3—The Portuguese Colonies (Video) - Sample
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4.3—Read Vespucci's Voyage Account
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4.4—The Spanish Colonies (Video) - Sample
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4.4—Read de Soto Letter
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4.5—The French Colonies & the Missions (Video) - Sample
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4.5—Lesson 4 Portfolio
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4.5—Lesson 4 Exam
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4.1—The Principle (Video) - Sample
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2.6—Project 1: Colonial Map of the Americas – Sample
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For this project, students should reproduce a colonial map of anywhere in the Americas made between 1492 and 1800. Maps may be of a continent, region, state, city, or battle.
- Students should first choose a map that interests them and then research both the map and the place it depicts.
- Next, Students must recreate the map on quality art paper, of 10 x 14 inches or larger, using pens, colored pencils, art markers, watercolor, etc. Students should pay special attention in order to recreate all lines, land features, sea creatures, ships, legends, compasses, borders, etc.
This project should be completed by the end of the 6th lesson. Students should choose their map and complete their research by the end of the 2nd lesson.
Colonial Map Projects are graded on the student’s knowledge of their chosen map and place, the following of directions, craftsmanship, and work ethic.