My Expedition

You are creating a Google Docs presentation for your expedition to the place you would most like to visit. Watch spelling and grammar, and the more pictures, the better!

Slide 1: Introduction Slide:

• Name of State, Region or Country you are exploring
• Your name (First and Last)
• A map of your state, region or country

Slide 2: Who is accompanying you?

• Who are you bringing and why?
• Is a translator necessary? Why or why not? If so, where are you getting them from...Make sure you tell what language(s) are spoken in your state/region/country!

Slide 3: Nature/The Environment

• What is your place like?  Climate?
• What rivers, mountains, oceans, lakes etc. might you encounter. 
• What animals are native to this land? 

Slide 4: Popular Culture

• What does is average person do in this place? 
• Local "hot spots" like museums, sports arenas, monuments, theaters that tourists might visit?
• Are there famous people in popular culture that are from your area?

Slide 5: History

• Give a brief historical background to some major events from your state/region/country
• Famous historical sights or landmarks that can be visited?

Slide 6: Food

• What are people eating!? What are specialized dishes from your state/region/ country.
• Famous restaurants? 

Slide 7: Transportation

• What is available for you to travel on? Specific airlines? Unique driving laws? Something unusual?

Slide 8: Bringing it all home

• Name 3 items that you would want to bring back to Fairview Park with you. (Remember: Large items or buildings can't be moved, but you can take a picture or video!)

The Louisiana Purchase Webquest

The Louisiana Purchase
Imagine buying good land for four cents an acre. That's what President Thomas Jefferson did. Why would the emperor of France be willing to sell his land in North America to the United States?
To find out, go to http://www.gatewayno.com/history/LaPurchase.html

How much land did the United States buy from France?

When did the purchase take place?

What was the total cost?

How did the purchase of this land affect the size of the United States?

How did the President violate the Constitution by making the Louisiana Purchase?

What were Napoleon Bonaparte's plans for the land that he ended up selling? Why did he give up this plan? What are the main reasons he decided to sell the land to the United States

At the end of this site is a map showing the Louisiana Purchase. What states are now located there?

The Supreme Court

The past couple of days we have discussed the Supreme Court, it's role and judicial review.
Take the time to look through the following website and choose a landmark Supreme Court Case.

Click this link to see LANDMARK SUPREME COURT CASES

Once you have chosen a case, complete the following:

1. Use loose-leaf paper (to turn in) or on Google Docs (Titled: YOUR NAME first and last and Landmark)
2. At the top of the page write the name of the case you chose, and the year it was decided
3. In one paragraph (about 5 sentences) give me the background of the case, who was involved and what was the case about?
4. In a second paragraph tell the outcome of the case, how it was decided by the Supreme Court. (3-5 sentences)
5. In a third and final paragraph, tell your opinion on the decision. Do you feel it was a fair outcome? Do you agree with the decision? Why? (Remember, you can disagree even if it goes against the Constitution--just explain WHY) Finally, tell me why you feel this particular case is considered a "landmark case" in American history.