Thomas Jefferson

Want to learn about Thomas Jefferson?  Check out the A to Z book I made HERE.

Influenza epidemic of 1918

Please watch my slideshow by clicking HERE! The sites I used were http://www.flu.gov/pandemic/history/ , https://virus.stanford.edu/uda/ , and http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/influenza-epidemic/ . Hope you like it!!

Cholera outbreak

Check out my presentation on the Cholera outbreak by clicking HERE! The sources I used for this presentations were http://www.ph.ucla.edu/epi/snow/broadstreetpump.html , http://www.udel.edu/johnmack/frec682/cholera/ , and http://homeoint.org/morrell/londonhh/outbreak.htm. Hope you like it!

Black Sunday

It was a bright, clear Sunday morning on April 14, 1935. Farmers were working, and children were playing outside in the suitable spring weather. Since the Dust Bowl of the Great Plains had started, there hadn’t been a day this calm nor the skies this clear, nor the air this, well and breathable. To the Great Plains farmers in the 1930’s, nothing could have been better than walking out of the one room churches with their families taking in the fresh air that they had longed for.

But, as “Mother Nature” would have it, a black cloud hit the area around 5:15 pm. Everything went black. Nobody could see anything except for blackness. That’s how that Sunday got it’s name, Black Sunday.

“I can’t recall any dust storms because I was born in 1933. But I do remember mother and father talking about putting wet rags in the cracks of the windows and under the doors...” recalled Marion Renner, Black Sunday encounter.

Maybe if farmers would not have cut down all of the trees, Black Sunday would not have happened. Maybe it would have still happened as a result of the great plow up. America may never find out. But we can learn from our mistakes and try to prevent any environmental disaster like this from happening again to America.

To learn more about Black Sunday, click HERE, HERE or HERE.

Susan B. Anthony

Susan B. Anthony was born February 15, 1820 in Adams, Massachusetts. Susan grew up in a very religious home. In her young years, she grew a sense of justice for her country after getting arrested for trying to vote. She was taken to trial and realized that everyone in the courtroom were males. Susan decided that women should have an equal chance to be in politics just as much as men.

After 15 years of teaching, she retired and made a name for herself in probation for protesting when the government said no to her suggestions. Though not aloud at rallies (because she was a women and women weren't aloud in politics in the 1800's), Susan still made a point of herself.

Susan B. Anthony, joined women's rights in 1852. She ignored all of the discouragement and abuse that could have stopped her and disappointed her. Because of that, Susan became a women’s rights spokesperson and became known throughout politics discussing that subject.

Anthony also helped abolish slavery. She believed that women in poverty should be able to earn a living for their children and families. In her later life, she persuaded Rochester University to allow women to attend. Susan B. Anthony had a great impact on America and American women. Anthony died on March 15, 1906.

To learn more about Susan B. Anthony click HERE, HERE or HERE.

Thank You Veterans

The 5th & 6th grade students at Buchanan Intermediate wanted to say 'Thank you' to all our veterans in a special way.  Veterans are true heroes!

Stopping Ebola

Ebola is a horrible disease that came from west Africa. It has killed many people, and put even more in the hospital. There have been 13,200 reported casses of Ebola. Ebola is passed on when in direct contact with someone with the virus. Some symptoms of Ebola include: fever, general weakness, muscle pain, chills, headaches and sore throat. Do not worry, the story of the Ebola case in Kansas City was just a rumor! Scientist are working on a vaccine to prevent Ebola, it will supposably be released in December or January. There is also word that robots can be used to treat Ebola patients.The U.S. has sent military personnel to west Africa to help stop the Ebola vivas. You can find more info Here, Here, or Here.

Thank You Veterans!

Robby wants to thank all the Veterans who have fought for our country!  Here is his special way of saying thanks.

Nov. 4 is Taney County Elections!

Do your parents know what the ballot is going to look like?  I just uploaded a sample of the ballot into the Portaportal, Gifted University, Social Studies, Government Folder!!  Also, did you get the info on the essay contest about it being the 50th anniversary of voting rights?  Ask Mrs. Bronn if you are interested in entering the contest.

Life during the Civil War

The Civil War began in March of 1861 and ended in March of 1865. 11 states wanted to leave the US to form a confederacy, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee (They went back to the US after the war.).They were all called the Confederate States of America. 9,000,000 lived in these states, 3,000,000 of them were slaves. Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S Grant, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Jefferson Davis and Robert E Lee were famous people at the time of the civil war.
If you lived in the South during that time, you would've seen a lot of war since most of the battles took place in the south. During the war, prices of food went up so they ate a lot more potatoes. In the South meat was really hard to get and they mostly ate what they could find or grow. Their main meal was lunch. Soldiers were just given canned food to eat while they marched. In the North entertainment the circus would come to town. In the South they played checkers and sang music.

I learned a lot of this by reading If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War by Kay Moore

Great Depression

For my project I worked on the Great Depression. At that time Herbert Hoover was President. It lasted from 1929-1939. This was important in history because the economy fell and it was the biggest recession in history. This effected every country. Twenty five percent of America was unemployed.
It was especially hard for farmers between 1929-1932 farm income shrank 50%.  Industry was operating at half of its former rate. In 1932 32,000 business failed and almost 1,500 banks closed.  What little the farmers did have was wiped out by severe drought and dust storms. This area was called the Dust Bowl. Prices have changed drastically since 1939. movie tickets where $0.23 in 1939 now they cost $8.15. For sites I got my info from click HERE or HERE

Alvin Cullum York



Sergeant Alvin York



  Alvin Cullum York (December 13, 1887- September 2, 1964) was also known as Sergeant York, was about the most decorated American soldiers in World War I, including the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, World War I victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Legion d'Honneur(France),Croix de guerre (Palm), War Merit Cross, Croce di Guerra al Merito (Italy), and Montenegrin War Medal (Montenegro).

 

   Alvin was born near Pall Mall, Tennessee, on December 13, 1887, the third of 11 children. His Mother was Mary Elizabeth Brooks (8 August 1886 - 21 May 1943) and William Uriah York (15 May - 17 November 1911). At the time, the York family was impoverished. The York sons attended school for 9 months, then withdrew from education to help hunt small game for the York's food. When William York died, Alvin helped raise his other young siblings. Sadly, Alvin was a violent alcoholic prone to fighting in saloons, and had several arrests in the area, and his mother tried to change her sons ways without success.  

    Although he had a history of drinking and fighting, he attended church regularly and he would lead the singing. A revival meeting at the end of 1914 led him to believe in Christ  on January 1, 1915. The church York attended opposed violence on the outbreak of World War I, York implied,"I was worried clean through. I didn't want to go and kill. I believed in my Bible." On June 5, 1917,at age 29, Alvin registered for the draft for all men age 21-31 that day. He answered the question,"Do you claim exemption from a draft (specify grounds)?" by writing," Yes. Don't want to fight." Then he registered as a conscientious objector, but was denied. Alvin then was registered to the Company G, 328th Infantry, 82nd Division at Camp Gordon, commanded by Capt. Edward Courtney Bullock Danforth (1894-1973)and Major Gonzalo Edward Buxton (1880- 1949). They tried to take over the Deckolby Railroad to end the supply to the Germans in the Aarogon Forest, with success, ending the war.

 

      York's fame was unnoticed to the press, but when the Saturday Evening Post was published, York Became pretty famous, getting offers like movies of his life, subway tours in a special car, and meeting the President! He married Gracie Williams and together had eight children.


       Want to learn more? Resource HERE for more information.




Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton was one of those Founding Fathers that you don’t really think about when you think of Founding Fathers. From what I have observed, most people don’t even know who Hamilton is, let alone that he was a Founding Father. Hamilton was born in Charlestown, England to Rachel Faucette Hamilton on January 11, 1757. 

In 1772 Hamilton got an education at Kings College in New York City (now University of Columbia). While attending, Hamilton's friend Robert Troup spoke of him in a speech mentioning Hamilton's political viewpoints and his ability to speak in front of crowds. America never got to see what kind of president Alexander Hamilton would have been because to be a president a requirement is that you have to be born in the United States, but as I mentioned he was born in England. But Hamilton was the first Secretary of Treasury and later made it to the ten dollar bill.

If you would like to find out more about Alexander Hamilton click HERE, HERE, or HERE.

Welcome Social Studies Major/Minor!

I'm SO excited you picked social studies for Gifted Pirate University!  I can't wait to see what you learn and show us along the way.
MAJORS: Below are the requirements for this major in case you ever need them.  In the comments section, I would love to hear why you picked this major and the first 'course' you would like to take to start earning credits!  You will need 100 credits to 'graduate' at the end of the year.
MINORS:  Below are the requirements for this minor in case you ever need them.  The list is always being added to so check back often.  You will need 25 credits by Christmas Break to earn your Minor of Social Studies.

• 5 credits (20 max for semester)- Read 2 blog posts and write a 1 paragraph summary about what you learned from reading them.  Write in Google Docs and share it with Mrs. Bronn.  Then Comment on that person's Blog Post about something you found interesting or learned.
  
• 5 credits (20 max for semester) Research a historical event/place/person who made a difference in history and write a 1 paragraph summary about what you learned about it AND why it was important!! Must have at least 3 credible sources. Write this in Google Docs and share with Mrs. Bronn.
• 5 credits- Write a newspaper account of a major historical event.  Your account must be informative and entertaining to your readers.  Include historical picture and put it all on the Bronn's Stunning Social Studies Blog. Must have at least 3 credible sources.

• 10 credits (20 max for semester)- Research/Present to group and display on History Bulletin Board or blog 1 famous historical person/event/time period OR research a career/interview people who have a career in the history field. Use the History Detective Page to help you get started. You should have at least 15 different pieces of information included & Always a 3 credible source minimum
• 10 credits- Imagine you are a news reporter on the 6 o'clock news.  You've been assigned to report on an event in history.  Your account must be interesting, accurate, and entertaining.  What will you say?  What visuals will you use to add flair & info to your report?  Upload your video to the blog.
• 10 credits- Have a Vlog where you discuss a historical person or event (different than in news reporter form).    Upload the video to your student Google Drive account.  You must turn them in 1 at a time so feedback can be given if you want to continue with other episodes. Always a 3 credible source minimum per episode.  Must show visuals of some kind.  Be creative! Would love on location vlog episode!
• 10 credits (based on length & depth)- Write a comic book about a person who made a difference in history or specific historical event. You must include at least 15 facts that we don't know.  Use the comic templates from Mrs. Bronn if you are doing it on paper (must include color).  Always use a 3 credible source minimum.
  
• 10 credits- Project/Idea and implement it to honor Veterans as they come to Branson. Conference with Mrs. Bronn about your idea BEFORE you begin.
  
• 10 credits- Bronn’s History Blog- Post 2 times on Bronn’s History Blog reviewing at least 1 current event/article, a person who made a difference in history, or a historic event. You must post 2 times within 9 weeks to get the 5 credits. 3 credible source minimum must be included at the end of each post.
• 15 credits (20 max for the semester) - Write an A-Z book about a person who made a difference in history, a career in the social studies field, or specific event/time period in history. Each slide/page will have a word for that letter, an illustration, and a couple of lines to tell us something we didn't already know about how this connects with your subject.  Can be done on computer or on paper.  Always a 3 credible source minimum.
  
  
• 20-30 credits based on project- Submit project to a national competition (We the People, Project Citizen, C-SPAN Student Cam, Patriots Pen, Legacy of the Ozarks Project)  Must be approved by Mrs. Bronn before you start.
• 30 credits - Pecha Kucha - 20x20 of an historical event (PG rating on pictures used) or person who made a difference.  If  the Pecha Kucha is 15x15 then worth 20 points. Write the notes of what you will say at the bottom of your slide in the Notes section.  It must be shared on the Bronn's Stunning Social Studies Blog as well.
• 30 credits – History Day Project http://www.nhdmo.org/students.html
• 30 credits- Kids TED ed Talk project based on an area of  concern in the Branson area or Missouri (We will be discussing TED ed Talks in January) and what you did to address this problem and how you will inspire others to join in the effort.

* 20 REQUIRED credits for a Major Year only- Display Gifted Showcase Board & neat organized binder.  This is what the Social Studies Display Board should look like.