If you’re human, you should watch this. If you’re an American citizen, you must watch it.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/abolitionists/?flavour=full
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An excellent opportunity to get the latest information on Human evolutionary theory. You know Mr.V will be watching and updating his materials for the incoming class of 2013.
http://app.nationalproduction.wgbh.org/e/es.aspx?s=2531&e=6658&elq=6919a41c78e746389a7f53248e72ba78
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http://m.usatoday.com/article/news/1671981
Daniel Day-Lewis stars as President Abraham Lincoln in ‘Lincoln,’ offering a tremendous performance that is sure to be a leading Oscar contender.
by Claudia Puig, USA TODAY
Published: 11/08/2012 06:40pm
Its title notwithstanding, Lincoln is an absorbing, intellectual look at the political machinations involved in abolishing slavery, not an exhaustive biopic about Honest Abe.
A trio of truths stand out in this stately film (* * * 1/2 out of four; rated PG-13; opens Friday in select cities). First, Daniel Day-Lewis so completely conveys the dignity and shrewd intelligence of Abraham Lincoln, it’s as if historical footage has been unearthed and we’re watching the Kentucky-born president himself. Second, it’s glaringly clear how divisive and hard-fought the effort to end slavery was, not only on the battlefield but in the halls of Washington. Third, and most important, Lincoln was, above all else, committed to the principles upon which the United States was founded.
The film is based in part on historian Doris Kearns Goodwin’s 2005 book Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. No revelations about the man surface; mostly, we are privy to the politics of the era and get a compelling view of Lincoln’s determination, as well as his ability to surmount hurdles and trounce the opposition in service of a greater good.
Copyright 2012 USATODAY.com
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As the Earth undergoes changes and those changes impact our societies, knowing as much about our oceans as possible becomes ever more critical. Logically, as with our land explorations, mapping the area is the foundational task.
Check out this video on YouTube! It offers a few suggestions on how the massive Easter Island statues may have been moved from their place of chiseling to the platforms that have supported them for centuries. Matching the technique to a myth that claimed the statues ‘walked’ to their platforms is very creative.
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To access the map directly, click on the ‘full screen’ icon below.
To view the map directly, click on the ‘full screen’ icon below.
I kept the edits of the editors (they appear as different colored text) because it is a wonderful example of how the editing process clarifies a thought. Of course, editing improves grammar and other elements of good writing, as well.
I especially enjoyed watching the process that produced the responses. All student contributions are recorded by Mindmeister.
Great job period 3!
The direct link is http://www.mindmeister.com/43334816/ch11-origin-euro-nation-states-black-plague-pd3
