Callie+Casselli+SSPP

> Its important for students to know that there were people here before the Europeans came. Students can learn about their culture and survival skills before we had new forms of technology. > Although there were people here, its important to know how and when Europeans found America. Students can learn about the different people and the history of how everything happened. > There were many events that happened during the attempt at establishing a colony. Europeans were not successful at first; the idea can show students the significance of persevering. > Students should know where the first colony was and how it came into being. It would be interesting for students to see how different life was then. > This is an overlooked topic with great significance. Students can see what really happened, compared to what is idealized in stories and movies. > I never learned about this, so I felt out of place in college when everyone knew about it and I didn’t. Its interesting to see how this event led to others such as the American Revolution. > Students should know that this was one of the key factors leading to the Revolutionary War. It would be interesting to compare this protest to others in US history. Also, I think it would be fun to act out. > This is how America really got its freedom. Students should see who our allies were and the type of warfare that occurred. They were really fighting for a cause, and show students to stand up for what they believe in. > Its important to know what the point in the Constitution is and what some of the important laws are. Its also interesting to look at how it has changed over time. > This would provide a prime example of how people had to travel before the railroads and automobiles were around. There was a lot of hardship across this trail. I think it would be really cool for students to also be able to the the Oregon Trail game that used to be very popular; it did a good job of portraying the hardships and survival methods of the trail. > This was always something that confused me, and I’d want to learn more about it before I taught it. It is significant in that people were forced out of their lands. Students will see that there were many groups of people that white Europeans were not always fair to. > This is a very broad topic, but it is so important to talk about. Students will see how far African Americans have come, and how much their lives have changed. Slavery was a very important aspect in many different events and decisions. > This may have been one of the most important decisions that helped fuel the Civil Rights Movement. Students can understand why African Americans wanted to fight so hard. > This was the one war that the states fought against each other. It was a major turning point in American history. There are many ideas and themes that students can see in this event. > This is another very broad subject, but it is important to look at the early signs of the fight for civil rights. There are many memorable people and events in this event. It is important for students to see how far we have come as a nation. > People tend to overlook the fact that women were not equal all the time either. Its important to see how far they have come as well. > This was yet another group that faced discrimination in America. This is another subject that I am not too confident about, but it would be important to look at why it happened and how it affected everyone. > This is another topic that I am not too confident about and need to learn more, which is why I would include it. The US has been involved in many conflicts and they have each had different circumstances and outcomes. > I think anyone who lives in North Carolina has at least heard of them. The fact that this happened in North Carolina is likely to excite students and it was a major point in US history. > As a student, I remember my friends and I always being really interested in natural disaster. At the time, this was the most catastrophic one. San Francisco had much assistance from the US and other countries, which is similar to what happens now in a natural disaster. > I’ve never had a history class cover this, but it is such an interesting topic. There are so many things that students could do with this topic. They also will already have an idea thanks to the movie. > This is obviously crucial information. Its the foundation of learning about the government. Students should learn the three branches and their functions. > This was a major war that we were involved in. There was a lot of significant technological advancement that students should know about. It also had outcomes that still stand today. > This is a broad subject, but an important one. There are many documents and acts that happened during this time. Students can understand this by comparing it to our recent recession.
 * 1)  Early Native Americans
 * 1)  Discovery of “The New World”
 * 1)  First attempts at colonization
 * 1)  The first colony
 * 1)  The first Thanksgiving
 * 1)  French and Indian War
 * 1)  Boston Tea Party
 * 1)  Revolutionary War
 * 1)  The US Constitution
 * 1)  The Oregon Trail
 * 1)  Indian Removal Act
 * 1)  Slavery
 * 1)  Dred Scott v. Sandford
 * 1)  Civil War
 * 1)  Civil Rights Movement
 * 1)  Women’s suffrage
 * 1)  Chinese Exclusion Act
 * 1)  Spanish American War
 * 1)  The Wright Brothers
 * 1)  1906 San Francisco Earthquake
 * 1)  Titanic
 * 1)  Three branches of government
 * 1)  World War I
 * 1)  The Great Depression

> In my opinion, this was our most significant war. There were so many elements involved. Although its not American history, it would be important to mention the Holocaust. It also has consequences that have carried into today. > Students should know that this was what really propelled us into war. There were many American casualties and students can see what an impact this had. > Here is another example of a group facing discrimination. Students can sense the fear that Pearl Harbor caused here. They can also learn how people are still gaining reparations. > This is definitely an intriguing topic for students that is overlooked in schools. Students can have a meaningful discussion on what they think really happened. > This was a major turning point in both the country and the Civil Rights Movement. Students should know what this case entailed and how many different people felt about it. > I did not learn about this until college, and once again I felt like I was not caught up. Its definitely important to touch on so that students can see another way that the US was involved in international affairs. > This is another event that happened in North Carolina, which is likely to catch students’ attention. It is important to see the kinds of protests that went on during the Civil Rights Movement. Again, it can be compared to past and present protests. > This was one of Lyndon B. Johnson’s main ideas from his presidency. It aimed at an ideal society, eliminating poverty and racial injustice. Students could discuss whether they think this kind of ideal nation is possible. > This was the first major social occurrence that went against the norm. I think it is important to see where these ideas first came into play, and that it is a very interesting topic. > I’m not sure if this would cause too much controversy, but this was what propelled the fight for LGBT rights. Students must be hearing about this today in the news, and they can see where it all stemmed from. > This was one of the first massive shooting at a school. Although, it may be a little controversial, I think that it is important to look at the outcomes and why it happened. > This was another act of terrorism on US citizens. Students can look at why and how this happened and compare it to other acts of terrorism. > This is one of the most recent major events in our history. Many people think we should leave it out, but it is so vital to where we stand now. Students can see it so much more personally also because of our modern technology. > This really shows how we come together as a nation to help each other. Its another devastating natural disaster that had huge impacts on our country. Students can look at how it has affected us and different things we have done to help. > It would be a cool idea to compare this to the Kent State shootings. Students can look at different causes and how it affected the nation as a whole. > This is important to know so that students know where we are talking about. Also, its important to know what states lay in which regions and the different characteristics.
 * 1)  World War II
 * 1)  Pearl Harbor
 * 1)  Japanese American Internment
 * 1)  Roswell Incident
 * 1)  Brown v. Board
 * 1)  Vietnam War
 * 1)  Greensboro Sit-Ins
 * 1)  The Great Society
 * 1)  “Summer of Love”
 * 1)  Stonewall Riots
 * 1)  Kent State Shootings
 * 1)  Iran Hostage Crisis
 * 1)  September 11th attacks
 * 1)  Hurricane Katrina
 * 1)  Virginia Tech Massacre
 * 1)  US Regions

> He is probably the most well known figure during the Civil Rights Movement. Students can see his passion for equality and his moral righteousness. Its important to note his type of protests and the influence he had on the nation. > He is often overlooked, but when I learned about him, I was amazed. Its meaningful to see the brutality that African Americans faced, and he is a prime example of it. > To me, he is one of the most interesting presidents, because he was an actor/celebrity before he was president. He had a huge impact on the economy as well. > He was the first athlete to break the color barrier. Students would be interested in learning about him, since he is a common known name and an athlete. He also shows some of the intensity that African Americans faced. > He was definitely a memorable president. He was the one who got rid of slavery, and he was president during the Civil War. Students will appreciate learning his views, despite his race, and his interesting assassination. > The one who discovered America. Students can discuss whether he is good or bad after learning about the things he did when he and the other Europeans arrived. > He is our most recent president, and all students should recognize his name. He has been very influential, especially because he is our first African American president. > She was deaf and blind and overcame many obstacles to be successful. She shows students to work hard in the face of adversity to achieve great things.
 * 1)  Martin Luther King Jr.
 * 1)  Emmett Till
 * 1)  Ronald Reagan
 * 1)  Jackie Robinson
 * 1)  Abraham Lincoln
 * 1)  Christopher Columbus
 * 1)  Barack Obama
 * 1)  Hellen Keller

> Many students are surprised to hear that she is a real person, and she was very important in the New World. It’d be interesting to compare the real events to the Disney movie. > He founded the first African American educational institution and was a major leader for civil rights.
 * 1)  Pocahontas
 * 1)  Booker T. Washington