Jessica+Baughman+SSPP

History Planning Project 1. Stone tools- The stone tools dating extremely early in our history reveal a lot about the people who first lived in our state. Students can learn how to make inferences about the people who might have used these tools, and they also can analyze how technology has changed. 2. Early Native Americans (Cherokee, the Catawba, the Tuscarora, and the Croatans)- This subject is very much looked over, and I think it is important for students to know what happened to the first people who lived in our state. Students can learn about different cultures and lifestyles, while looking at historical documents and studying what actually happened to these groups of people. 3. The Lost Colony- Not only is this a very interesting story, but it has the potential to really enhance students’ critical thinking skills. It gives students the chance to make inferences about what happened to these people based off of the facts that we have. 4. The Tuscarora War- Again, students need to know what happened to the Native Americans and how unfairly we treated them. As a result of studying this war, students should be able to develop a sense of social justice and understand what should not happen ever again. 5. Blackbeard (pirates)- Overall, this is just an interesting and engaging topic that explores an earlier time in our state. Students can study why pirates did what they did, how their system worked, and compare it to the different kinds of piracy today. 6. Edenton Tea Party- This is interesting, because it describes women making a stand at a time when that would’ve been very rare. Students can analyze this and how it was contrary to the culture at the time. 7. The Revolutionary War- Students need to know what happened in order for us to get our independence. It’s a good way to show them how they should stand up for what they believe in and how others have made sacrifices for them to live the way that they do. 8. Trail of Tears- We learn from past mistakes, and that is one of the main reasons that I would want to teach this topic. Students need to learn about the Trail of Tears, because they need to understand that it was wrong and that it should never happen again. 9. North Carolina leaves the Union- This is an important time period in our states history as there was such a great amount of conflict, which unfortunately continues today. They could analyze why we made the choice that we made to leave the Union, the opposing sides within our own state, and they can make predictions about how it played out. 10. Battle of Gettysburg- This was one of the major battles in the Civil War, and therefore it is important to know. Students should understand the role that North Carolina played in it and how it impacted our troops. 11. Postwar consequences- After the Civil War, our state was left in social political economic and physical turmoil, and there is a lot to be studied about it. Students should analyze how the decisions we made influenced reconstruction, how our state proceeded to heal, and they should especially understand what happened socially. 12. Cherokee reservation in Western North Carolina is created- This is a subject that I did not know much about until college, and it was vital in showing me how other people continue to live today as a result of our past. I think it’s important for students to see how the reservation still plays out today, and I think it would be good for them to study the diversity within our own state. 13. Textile and furniture industries- These are two of the main industries in North Carolina today, and they have played a major role in our development.. Students can see how our state has progressed, and how we contribute to our nation. 14. Wright brothers- The invention of the plane was part of the industrial revolution, and one of the most significant technological innovations. Students would see how this invention, from our state, changed warfare, economy, travel etc. 15. World War I-. Knowledge of World War I is important, and I think it is critical for students to see where our state stood in relation to it. 16. Pearl Harbor- Although this was an attack on Hawaii, it still is another major event in our nation’s history that we need to hash out again. Along with simply being an event that students should know about, Pearl Harbor is a great way to study how communication has progressed, and allowing students to study the possibility of conspiracy on their own could spark student interest in politics and develop their critical thinking skills. 17. Fort Bragg- Fort Bragg is important because it demonstrates North Carolina’s involvement in the Civil war and it is still home of the US Army airborne forces, Special Forces, the U.S. Army Forces Command, and the U.S. Army Reserve Command. Students can study the Confederate general Braxton Bragg, and they can also see the significance this place still holds today. 18. 19th Amendment passed- This is a very significant event for women and all people who have not had all their rights granted to them, and the 19th amendment, along with the other voting amendments, encourages us to understand that each and every person deserves the right to vote. Students can study social justice, and they can be encouraged to become active members of society and not take their own privelages for granted. 19. Tobacco- Tobacco is one of the main crops in North Carolina, and it has shaped our economy. Students can study the importance of tobacco and trade and then see how slave labor played into it. 20. Great Depression- Many students in middle school do not understand just how blessed they are, and while the great depression presents a lot to study in terms of the government and economy, students will make personal connections to the material as they are learning about how people lived during a time that was very difficult. 21. World War II- Like World War I, we should not only learn about America’s involvement in world events, but we should also know specifically how North Carolina was involved; however, I think it is vital for students to study the holocaust. World War II is a very broad topic, and while it may seem beyond North Carolina history, students can still learn about how we played a role in the war and they can learn about propaganda, women’s roles in the war, when to stand up for what you believe in etc. 22. Research Triangle Park opens- This is a very interesting and current thing to study. I think looking into this would inspire students to make goals, and it would demonstrate to them how much our state has progressed 23. Civil Rights- This is one of the most important topics in our states history, as we took part in denying a people group of liberties that they should have had a long time ago. Students can learn about the injustices so that they can continue to fight against injustices that still happen today, and it is important for them to remember the past and how we have grown. 24. Sit-in in Greensboro- This event is one of the key moments in the Civil Rights movement, and it happened where I grew up. Learning about the sit-in will commemorate the brave men who stood up for themselves, and it will encourage students to do the same, while learning about such a significant time in our history. 25. Vietnam War- The Vietnam War was another defining moment in our nation’s history, as people were fighting against the war, and really developing socially all over the nation. Students can learn a lot about the culture during this time period, and they will also be able to see how war affects people. 26. Freedmen’s Bureau- This is important because it demonstrates how difficult reconstruction was in North Carolina after the Civil War. Students can study how it impacted churches, education and jobs in general. 27. 15th Amendment- Like the 19th Amendment, this amendment, a primary source, is important to recognize how people did not have their rights that they should have. Students should learn about the importance of equality, and it should encourage them to become active voters once they turn 18. 28. Ku Klux Klan- Although this would be a difficult subject to cover, I think it is necessary to show the ugly parts of our states past in order to prevent things like this from occurring in the future. Studying the Ku Klux Klan will help students become aware of what really happened in our past, and they can study morals and choices, and why people acting in such hostility. 29. Trains- The railroad system in North Carolina was a huge connector and it brought about a lot of change. Students can study just how much the railroads impacted our economy and how technology has made such a huge impact on our state. 30. Industrial Revolution- The Industrial Revolution is important because not only did it change our state, but also it impacted our entire nation. Students can learn about the advancement of technology, the impact on work, child labor and how it changed the way we live even to this day. 31. The Wilmington Race Riots- This was an important event because it was the first overthrow of an elected government (coup d’etat) and it shows just how difficult it was for our state to succumb to equality for everyone. Students can study the event, and they can also analyze the political turmoil and even the propaganda and political cartoons. 32. Slavery- Slavery is another one of those things that we need to learn about so that it does not happen again. Students can study the writings of slaves like Frederick Douglass and describe just how much this system impacted our nation. 33. Slave trade- The slave trade is one of the most horrible parts of our past, but again it is important because it shows what should not happen again. Students can study the social impacts, the political impacts and even the economical impacts of such an unfortunate thing. 34. Slave laws- Again, for the same reason, the slave laws are important because they demonstrate what should not happen again, and they reflect the thought process of people during this time. Students can study the slave laws along with some of the states’ laws even after emancipation to show how social injustice continued. 35. Being an active voter- This is important because a lot of people aren’t voting like they used to, and this is a right that many people have fought for. Students can study governments in other countries where people aren’t able to vote, and they can review the rights that we have in North Carolina. 36. Major cities and their development- This is important because it shows North Carolina’s growth and even how technology has changed where people desire to live. Students can study how Wilmington used to be the largest city and what factors have influenced that change. 37. Three parts of the state (Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal)- This is important because the different terrain and regions are a big part of North Carolina and even its appeal. Students can study the different factors and discuss where they would want to live based on them. 38. Biltmore Estate- This is an interesting tourist attraction in North Carolina that is fun and interesting. I think it would really grab students’ interest about the different things North Carolina has to offer, and it offers students a chance to study the Gilded Age. 39. Great Smokey Mountains- This is important because it is a defining part of North Carolina, and it is where the Cherokee lived before they were forced to move. Students could study why the Cherokee might have chosen to live here, and they could look at the beauty that it adds to our State. 40. Old Salem- This is important because it is a really neat tourist attraction, and it shows how people lived during earlier times, specifically the Moravians. This could serve as a really good field trip, as students would be able to learn about all the different cultural aspects and how the Moravians made their mark on North Carolina. People 1. Henry Berry Lowrie- He is important because was a very influential man that encouraged the Lumbee and Tuscarora people in North Carolina (a subject that is often overlooked). Students can analyze his methods, be encouraged by his fight for civil rights and self-determination, and they can compare him to Robin Hood. 2. James K. Polk- He was the 11th president of the United States, and he was from Mecklenburg County. Students can study his contributions to the Mexican-American War, and his foreign policies (They can analyze his ideas.) 3. Elaine F. Marshall- Elaine Marshall is the first woman elected to statewide executive office in North Carolina, and she is currently the North Carolina Secretary of State. Students can analyze why it might have taken this long for a woman to hold this position based on our nation’s (and state’s) past with women in government. 4. Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain, Ezell Blaire, Jr., and David Richmond- These men are important because they were the ones who stood up for their rights at the Greensboro sit-ins. Students can learn from the bravery of these men, and they can analyze the reactions of different people along with other events that were going on during this time period. 5. Andrew Jackson- Andrew Jackson is important because he was the seventh President of the United States, from North Carolina, and unfortunately played a very heartbreaking role in our state’s history. Students need to learn about his role in defeating the Creek Indians, and his role in Indian removal. 6. Hiram Rhoades Revels- He was born in North Carolina, and he was the first person of color to serve in the Senate. Because he served in this role during Reconstruction, students can study why he might’ve represented Mississippi instead of North Carolina, and they can study the contributions he made. 7. Martin Luther King- Although he is technically a part of US History, he still was a major figure that impacted the people of North Carolina. King is someone important for students to study because of his powerful orations, his peaceful stand against injustice, and his assassination. 8. David Walker- David Walker was born in North Carolina, and he was a very outspoken anti-slavery activist. Students can study his writing in // An Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World //. 9. Frederick Douglass- Like Martin Luther King, Frederick Douglass is technically a part of US History, but it is important to note him in North Carolina History because his contributions to our nation also impacted our state. There are many primary source documents that students can study from Frederick Douglass, they can study the newspapers Douglass wrote for and how this impacted society, and they can also see another example of someone fighting for the right thing (justice for all). 10. Sir Walter Raleigh- Sir Walter Raleigh is important because he took part in exploring the New World, and our city is named after him. Students need to learn about his influences and they can even discuss the importance of him popularizing tobacco in England. Questions for class: 1. I first compiled the list based on the events that I found important on a North Carolina History timeline. Then, I thought about what stood out to me the most and I included a lot of things about these topics. I just continued to add as I thought of what I wanted my students to learn. 2. One of the main themes I see is social justice. That is one of the main subjects that I want my students to learn about because that is one of the things that has caused the most problems in our past. Also, it is purely wrong. I want my students to leave my class more moved, and I want them to care about others. Another theme is standing up for what you believe in. 3. My sub-themes are related to these. I focus a lot on Native Americans and African Americans. I also focused a lot on people who promoted social justice. Some other smaller themes include becoming politically involved. I also discussed technology, economics, some attractions etc… 4. My main belief about history is that students don’t necessarily need to learn facts and dates. They need to make connections that will spark a desire to become involved, and they need to learn it on their own. 5. The narrative that I see that is holding together my themes is what I think my students will be moved by. I want them to be moved and to explore different things on their own.