The class was very interesting. It was hard at first for me to understand what you were conveying to us. I know it was because I teach third grade in a Title One scho
There are many interpretations and points of view in history. Our “traditional historians” usually present the event in history from one viewpoint. Mr. Bender’s aim i
Students will understand the importance of the battle of the Aleutian Islands in World War II. They will see that the global war came to Alaska. The students will see the impor
The students will understand one of the economic trade routes from the United States to the Caribbean Islands. They will understand the need for items produced
The student will understand how the discovery of gold in California helped in the western expansion of our country. The students will see that if a creative person sees a
I too tried to read chapter 2. I tend to agree with the first poster. It doesn't appear to be anything that is really new. The most interesting thing for me was trying to figure out how I will use this in my lessons for my class. I am going to be
I don't see a discussion question. So I'm going to repost my Essay question here for my feelings on Chapter 2. I think that this approach is not new, however Bender seems to include other regions of the world into our discussion and makes a point t
I was intrigued today by our critical assessment of Bender's methodology or personal biases. For example, it was noted that while Bender emphasizes the causal role of ideas about race as passed from Europe to America, he does less with ideas as such.
Students will identify various regions within Alaska and describe the physical and cultural characteristics of Alaska. The students will learn about the Inupiaq Alaskan Native Culture.