Eleanor Roosevelt

This week we read about some important historical figures. I'd like you to think about what we've talked about and learned from our discussions. You may use the resources on PortaPortal and from your notes to help you.

Cesar Chavez is remembered for his efforts to help migrant workers. As a farm worker, Chavez had a difficult life, traveling from farm to farm, trying to make ends meet. He saw how unfairly workers were treated and he spent many years fighting for fair treatment of workers. Chavez used boycotts to influence the owners of the farms. Because of his hard work, farm workers began to be treated more fairly.

Lyndon B. Johnson was President during a difficult time in our country's history. During his presidency, many people were unhappy about the treatment of minorities. The Civil Rights movement was becoming an important issue for all Americans. President Johnson had to lead the country through this challenging time and help people understand that all citizens should be treated equally.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was another man who faced challenges. As a person, he was afflicted with polio, which made it difficult for him to move around. As a president, he had to help the country get through the Great Depression - a period in our history when millions of people lost their homes and their jobs. During his 4 terms as president, our country faced economic struggles, war abroad, and huge industrial growth.

I would like you to respond to this post sharing your thoughts about Eleanor Roosevelt. What was her legacy? What did she contribute to our nation's history - as a person and as a First Lady.

Take your time planning your reply, look through the links attached in PortaPortal (listed under Social Studies, Historical Figures), and use the steps of the writing process to help you plan, draft, edit, and revise your response.

Don't forget to include your initials. Thank you.

Auburn Raptor Center

Last week, we had a wonderful presentation by the researchers from the Auburn University Raptor Center. Students had an opportunity to see and learn about different raptors found in and around Georgia.

Our next SEM unit is "Birds of Prey", and during this unit, students will learn about the habitats and charateristics of many kinds of raptors.

Please click on the link to the Raptor Center, spend some time researching the different raptors we will study, and choose 1 raptor for your SEM project (we will discuss project options on our SEM day).

In your reply, tell the kind of raptor you want to learn more about, and list 3 project ideas you have for the SEM unit (be creative, and try to think of a project that could help raise awareness or educate others about your bird).

Please include your initials at the end of your reply.

Eeek! - o - nomics!

We've been studying economics, resources, and the relationship between consumers and producers.

I'd like you to reply to this blog post with a personal narrative which describes your own experiences with economics. Include vocabulary words and details so readers will understand how you were part of our economy.

Please include your initials at the end of your post.